Bad news with Boxer

[simonm]

I have studied the "manutention" side of things a lot and I can't see past a wheeled loader

A la Avant/Multione/Giant for tree work.

 

Had to google Manutention lol...depends on access, size of timber, vehicle set up etc. bigger is definitely better in terms of moving material but if it cant get in its not much good i suppose.

[Nick Connell]

That was the best thing about the boxer 532 with extendable tracks.

 

Tracks in 900mm was great for large gateways then tracks out over 1100mm for stability.

 

The down side of the Vermeer is 1100mm with out retractable tracks.

[simonm]

That was the best thing about the boxer 532 with extendable tracks.

 

Tracks in 900mm was great for large gateways then tracks out over 1100mm for stability.

 

The down side of the Vermeer is 1100mm with out retractable tracks.

 

That hunkers down nicely for gate ways, Are boxer uk still selling old stock off? their website doesn't seem to say anything about no longer importing them.

[Mick Dempsey]

No, fair enough, afaik some of these wheeled loaders are less than gate size.

 

I have found, if you're local, a trip back to base to pick up the hydraulic help can keep your rectal hemorrhoids at bay! Plus get the job done quicker.

 

Here's my helper, pulls 'em over, picks 'em up.

[simonm]

Big fan of Uniforest stuff...well built

[john p]

Had 1 on a little demo today really capable machines.

 

 

 

Price of S725TX with standard bucket is £20100 + vat

 

 

 

 

 

Price of S800TX with standard bucket is £23100 + vat

 

 

 

 

 

Log Grab £2400 + vat

 

 

Jesus wept, that's a lot, but good machines I suppose. Reckon I'll be sticking with the compact tractor and forks combo for now!

[woody paul]

That hunkers down nicely for gate ways, Are boxer uk still selling old stock off? their website doesn't seem to say anything about no longer importing them.

 

When I spoke to Chris at Boxer uk last year he was very helpfull despite what some others have said best to give them a ring but I was told they had a list of people wanting them.

[John Shutler]

Boxer were good machines let down by crap service. The other problem is that the bearings, track rollers and motors aren't really up to the job of moving big lumps of timber all the time and the cost of replacing them is daft

If I ever bought a loader again it would be wheeled

[dumper]

Could always try Ditchwitch

[Nick Connell]

I've never heard of a ditch witch before. They look good. Has anybody seen one or got one?