Cast Loader opinions, 825d specifically or others too??

[TreeAbility]

Looking at the Cast 825D, Norcar a6226, or  Avant 600 series.

 

I've used Norcar and Avant quite a bit but never a Cast so any opinions would be useful

Cheers

[Mark Bolam]

I love my Cast Worky Quad, amazing little machine.

Not sure about the bigger stuff though.

The 825 looks to have 1/4 tonne less lifting capacity than the Avant 600?

 

I wouldn’t spend any money listening to people talking shite on here.

It’s a big investment.

 

I’d get a trial on all 3.

 

You’ll know within an hour or two which is going to suit you best.

[Tree monkey 1682]

I'd also find out which dealer has the nearest support network to you also ...some fitters are miles away and also charge a stupid callout fee .. and a hourly rate , getting wearing out spares easily is also another problem... also has either one got a better option -like hydraulic oil cooler ...sound stupid but if the oils getting too hot you'll end up with weepy rams and that's down time ..

[openspaceman]

16 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

I love my Cast Worky Quad, amazing little machine.

I quite fancy a play with their battery electric one, it would be great for liberating fallen timber from the open space across the road.

 

What is the legality of using one on a public road, does it count as a pedestrian controlled machine?

[doobin]

On 05/07/2025 at 00:07, Mark Bolam said:

I love my Cast Worky Quad, amazing little machine.

Not sure about the bigger stuff though.

The 825 looks to have 1/4 tonne less lifting capacity than the Avant 600?

 

I wouldn’t spend any money listening to people talking shite on here.

It’s a big investment.

 

I’d get a trial on all 3.

 

You’ll know within an hour or two which is going to suit you best.

I fully agree. Add multione to the list also. 
 

I have an 8.4sk, it’s been good. Good value for money- will lift 1400kg+ with the back weights, but it’s a basic 26hp engine so no dpf issues, very economical to run and cheaper to buy. Still has two speed travel. An excellent machine for lifting and shifting. 

[Tree monkey 1682]

On 04/07/2025 at 16:56, TreeAbility said:

Looking at the Cast 825D, Norcar a6226, or  Avant 600 series.

 

I've used Norcar and Avant quite a bit but never a Cast so any opinions would be useful

Cheers

I looked at while ago at the avant ,skidsteer varient ...good lift on it also ...

[Mark Bolam]

@Mick Dempsey has good experience of both MO and Avant larger models.

[Mick Dempsey]

35 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

@Mick Dempsey has good experience of both MO and Avant larger models.

Indeed I do.