Avant or multi one

[allseasons]

We are looking at a articulated loader machine and would like peoples opinion on which they use and any issues with either and any other options.

[osku]

I would check norcar if you want something that is problem free. I have worked with some Avant machines and we own two norcars. Avant feels much more plastic and every time that it goes in forest some piece falls off. But have to say that Avant is also more user comfortable and have wider list of attachments

[doobin]

27 minutes ago, osku said:

I would check norcar if you want something that is problem free. I have worked with some Avant machines and we own two norcars. Avant feels much more plastic and every time that it goes in forest some piece falls off. But have to say that Avant is also more user comfortable and have wider list of attachments

The attachment list is only so big because they buy in from the companies who make them, add Avant brackets and 40% to the price. You could do the same far cheaper with a welder. 

[woody paul]

I run a Tobroco Giant all metal no plastic add ons covers. One big problem is servicing not much space around engine to work but getting to now how to get to things cut a couple of spanners to fit in. 

[towroon]

I agree with osku, Avant seems to offer more, but the build quality leaves much to be desired. My norcar has been good to me over the years so that would be my advice.

[dig-dug-dan]

Avants just feel nice to use over the multione. The multi is noisier, not had experience of bits falling of the avant, but I am owner user so I dont hire it out unless I am using it.

Multi one attachments fit both I gather.

[Mick Dempsey]

I would say that back up would be your biggest consideration, who is nearest to you?

I think there’s not much to choose between the two marques. What size machine interests you?

Edited December 27, 2020 by Mick Dempsey

[allseasons]

I’m looking at the 5 series in both machines but if go for a Vermeer will go for the bigger multi one or avant that’s why looking at all options right now as think a skidsteer on site for small jobs and avant for yard and bigger jobs so can cover rather more 

[arboriculturist]

On 22/12/2020 at 13:36, woody paul said:

I run a Tobroco Giant all metal no plastic add ons covers. One big problem is servicing not much space around engine to work but getting to now how to get to things cut a couple of spanners to fit in. 

I would never base a capital expenditure on price, which is why a lot of Avants and Multione etc get sold - because a lot of people do.

 

There are only 2 machines that I would even consider - One is the Tobroco- Giant and the other is yellow also.

[allseasons]

I would never base a capital expenditure on price, which is why a lot of Avants and Multione etc get sold - because a lot of people do.
 
There are only 2 machines that I would even consider - One is the Tobroco- Giant and the other is yellow also.

Which do ypu run?