The Ultimate Arbtruck !

agrimog · January 27, 2012

u20, to many electronics, needs ad-blue, pre-select semi auto, box, very few user serviceable components compared to the older sbu models, so unless youve got very deep pockets, leave them to the utility companies they were designed for, there just to expensive for what they are, but thats just my opinion

fergusonforestry · February 6, 2012

we got it for the week :thumbup:

nick channer · February 6, 2012

u20, to many electronics, needs ad-blue, pre-select semi auto, box, very few user serviceable components compared to the older sbu models, so unless youve got very deep pockets, leave them to the utility companies they were designed for, there just to expensive for what they are, but thats just my opinion

this is what 2 people in the know have also told me.... warned me against a new one for that reason and to look for a low houred older shape like i've got with the prospect of spending 5 grand or so on it to make it 100%.. they reckon it'd be better in long run...

agrimog · February 6, 2012

there are plenty of the "older" sbu models coming on stream as ex la vehicles, quite highly speced and with good service historys at a fraction of the cost of these new mogs, u300, u400,u500, u3000,u4000,u5000, being the "new" sbu and panoramic screened models(all these are loaded with electronics etc), i cant see these versions still running around in 20-30 years. the military have stopped using them and have now moved over to the xetros range, no fancy stuff on these, strange ?. Ive worked on some of these new electronic mogs and they are a real pain , everything is controlled either by electronics or pnuematics and unless youve got the correct test gear any faults can be a nightmare to diagnose and repair, and any mods!!!1 trying to get the systems to see them, arghhhh, unless theyve been approved by merc and got a code no, it can be a pain, no more sticking aftermarket bits on. yes there nice to drive, have "pretty " interiors, are driver friendly with push button controls, but how long are these things going to last without the budget of a large utility co, or a local authority to look after them

benhudson treeworks · February 6, 2012

Just remember, mogs are great IF youve got the turnover to be able to run one !! when they go wrong its £££££serious ! I ran one for 3 years and they are fabulous ! They have to be MAKING you money though !!