Floating blades on diggers

[waterbuoy]

I can't help but think that you'll get the extra £3k back in years to come, and maybe then some. For me it'd be the Volvo every time.

 

What sort of price are they coming in at new? I have an EC15B but hanker after the 27.

[LGP Eddie]

I wouldn't discount the Ecr Version and the Kubota U27 either as both these machines really have been built to rid operators off the dreadful cabs early reduced tail machines suffered from.

These machines are counterweighted to rival standard versions, and in this class having that short tail can help considerably.

 

The Volvo really does look a lot bigger machine than its badge may sound, and the Kubota now with the extra proportional auxiliary lines is the full package.

The Kubota will hold its money guaranteed and come with 3 years warranty.

 

The Bobcat will be cheaper to purchase and almost certainly have less residual, but not a bad machine and don't forget you can get the same in Orange from a Doosan dealer for possibly less money.

 

A lot are saying just how good the Hyundai mini's are getting, and some stunning deals to be had on these.

 

 

Interestingly in another class altogether I have been instructed to go and get myself a go in the latest JCB 6 tonner, apparently it really is the one to beat, and that was from some of my most reliable sources.

Good to hear, as I think their 8 tonner too has much potential after trying it.

 

 

 

Eddie.

[Farol Plant]

The only thing I don't like with the yammer is that it has 250mm tracks as most of its competition has 300mm. Eddie what are your thoughts on the kubota kx61-3? It's becoming quite an old model now so perhaps lacking in features compared with the rest? Not sure if they are plans to upgrade? Apparently according to my local dealer Takeuchi are bringing out a new 2.5t model next year, but I think I fancy a change TBH. Floating blade sounds like a great idea, surprised it's not more commonplace

 

Matthew, the SV26 is available with 300mm tracks, I have machines in stock.

 

I haven't looked into the floating blade but wouldn't be too difficult with solenoid valve.

[roseyweb]

 

 

Bought a bobcat

[Gray git]

Very nice, that'll help save your back!

 

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