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[benedmonds]

2015 TEREX FUCHS MHL250 Mobile Material Handler Lot #314 | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

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2015 TEREX FUCHS MHL250 Mobile Material Handler Lot #314

Could make a handy unit?

 

[LGP Eddie]

Interesting little video of some of the features the new CAT 309 Hi Flow has.

 

On paper now the benchmark machine in the class for Arb/De-Veg type work and the just launched next generation 306 will I predict take the top spot for the forward thinkers in the 6 tonne class due to one specific version of it.

 

Interesting bits are the solely dedicated  Auxiliary pump on the 309 giving 140ltr/min and the ability to truly track/mulch simultaneously.
There is the ability to have the Mulcher on continuous operation, which some uneducated refuse to setup on the machine.

10 hours holding a button on and your finger would be dead!

The machine has stick steer, which means you can steer with the left hand joystick and cruise control to set a given speed.

Combine this with the 2 piece boom version and the fact it has a long/wide undercarriage from a 310 under it and you’ve really got a fair setup from the factory.

 

I’d certainly like a go in one and the next generation 306 when it lands.

 

 

 

[monkeybusiness]

I can’t  get my head around how he pushes the head further away when he switches out of constant pump - does the right stick take on both boom and dipper functions when setup? Are the joysticks controlling the rams in a traditional way or is their some sort of head positioning software at work? 

Is the 306 going to have a similar hi-flow pump setup too then Eddie?

[LGP Eddie]

They’ll be Electric Joysticks as most are going that way with Control System a little like a Tiltrotator setup, so basically yes there would I’m certain be no issues in when Stick Steer is selected they can move the Dipper and Slew function to the right lever on rollers and then have forward/reverse left/right on the left hand stick for travel.

 

No dedicated pump on the 306 as I’m aware.

 

 

Eddie.

 

Edited November 27, 2019 by LGP Eddie

[LGP Eddie]

Yes this confirms that they’re almost certainly using Electric Joysticks and a Control System.

 

He was obviously just pushing his dipper out on the Roller, but the trade off was he had to cut the Mulcher off.

Someone smart enough would switch that to the other Roller on the left stick that does the Slew function as you’ll not require it as much in that application.

Done that way you could continually Mulch and Track keeping all arm functions.

Brilliant tech, but that counterweight really is a triumph of oh shit this thing needs more weight, hang on there’s this lump we can bolt on in the nettles! Absolute shite, someone should be shot for it!

 

 

 

 

Eddie.

Edited November 27, 2019 by LGP Eddie

[LGP Eddie]

Fair spec of a used 4cx here.

 

Sadly lacking the extra rotate circuit for a grab by the look of it, but certainly a two way auxiliary that’ll run a Shear and the extra long legs will get you up a fair bit higher.

 

Plenty of options got ticked, would have been some money new.   

 

https://www.sandhillplant.com/inventory/?/listings/plant-equipment/for-sale/184466959/2013-jcb-4cx?dlr=1&pcid=3998399&sfc=0&ssc=0&ftr=1&ssf=0&lo=3&ftld=co.uk&sbc=0&snai=0&culture=en-gb
 

 

Eddie.

[Matthew Storrs]

4 hours ago, LGP Eddie said:

Fair spec of a used 4cx here.

 

Sadly lacking the extra rotate circuit for a grab by the look of it, but certainly a two way auxiliary that’ll run a Shear and the extra long legs will get you up a fair bit higher.

 

Plenty of options got ticked, would have been some money new.   

 

https://www.sandhillplant.com/inventory/?/listings/plant-equipment/for-sale/184466959/2013-jcb-4cx?dlr=1&pcid=3998399&sfc=0&ssc=0&ftr=1&ssf=0&lo=3&ftld=co.uk&sbc=0&snai=0&culture=en-gb
 

 

Eddie.

And a coffee machine! Got to laugh!

[LGP Eddie]

4 minutes ago, Matthew Storrs said:

And a coffee machine! Got to laugh!

Yes obviously the old gag about needing it whilst you wait for the fitter, may or may not apply!!?

 

 

Eddie.

[tree_beard]

9 hours ago, LGP Eddie said:

Fair spec of a used 4cx here.

 

Sadly lacking the extra rotate circuit for a grab by the look of it, but certainly a two way auxiliary that’ll run a Shear and the extra long legs will get you up a fair bit higher.

 

Plenty of options got ticked, would have been some money new.   

 

https://www.sandhillplant.com/inventory/?/listings/plant-equipment/for-sale/184466959/2013-jcb-4cx?dlr=1&pcid=3998399&sfc=0&ssc=0&ftr=1&ssf=0&lo=3&ftld=co.uk&sbc=0&snai=0&culture=en-gb
 

 

Eddie.

JCB T4i 5CX ECO Waste Master Digger (ST2639) | RJ and KD McLean Ltd – Tractors and Plant

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Have 1 extra cx for your money, a full 5 for the price of 4...

Didn't spot a coffee machine though

[Gray git]

Could be a interesting addition for people doing lot of chipper feeding with a 8 - 15 t machine where you need more reach but haven't got room for a true long reach, it'd be interesting to see how stable it would be with Eddie's grapple saw fitted.
I'd guess also useful if you have restricted overhead space with other trees or cables.