Which tracked MEWP to get-experiences please

[midwales richard]

OK Guys, this isn't another thread about the merits of MEWPS but asking for your experiences and advice. We are considering an Oil and Steel Octopussy 1715 tracked unit. Our first choice would have been a Teupen 18 but we haven't found one secondhand at a sensible price that isn't knackered.

 

The unit we're considering is a 2006 model and has low hours and in very good condition. As well as a new LOLER it comes with a warranty for 3 months. We've hired an identical machine before and got on ok.

 

So, do any of you currently operate one of these or similar or have you in the past? Any advice gratefully received.

[midwales richard]

Come on guys-anyone else out there used one of these?

[timtree81]

I use one all the time , fantastic machine IMO

[timtree81]

[Gus McWilliam]

Iv allways liked hinowa personally

[woody paul]

Used oil & steel octapussy before what I like is the speed the move about your not standing around waiting to get near to the branch you what to cut off.

[Drayton tree care]

Hinowa are very good we have a main dealer up the road rented many a time depending on the size you want obviously bigger the better. They do a 23 metre which has an immense outreach. Done a crane job with it.

[s o c]

ive a 1690 . find it good, versatile. jackson plant very good for parts, advice etc

[Treemon]

Used to have a Lionlift which was fantastic -

[midwales richard]

Thanks all for coming back to me. I'll let you know how we get on.