Show us your Arb Diggers please.

[Matthew Storrs]

16 hours ago, doobin said:

Compare engine sizes and overall weights. Many manufacturers offer something around 2.5t with an engine not much bigger than a 1.9t. You want the one around 2.7-2.8t. Often a 'premium' model with twin aux and rollers on the joystick, which is essential for arb work with a grab IMHO.

 

Bobcat E27 (not E27z or Doosan DX27, both are zero and smaller engines)

Kubota KX30, not KX27

I think the new CAT models rate highly here too, and I know air con is standard which is a big leap forward.

The Eurocomach 2.7t machine has a fourth pump dedicated to the aux, so there's not much to touch that for flow rate (at a cost!) I've seen videos of it tracking and flailing a hedge, and doing a decent job of it too.

 

I'm guessing that Eurocomach 4th pump is an additional option. Just looking at the spec sheet for the 2.7t model and it says still only giving out 50 lpm on the auxiliaries... 

[doobin]

8 hours ago, Matthew Storrs said:

I'm guessing that Eurocomach 4th pump is an additional option. Just looking at the spec sheet for the 2.7t model and it says still only giving out 50 lpm on the auxiliaries... 

I think it's standard. Engine will only do 50lpm I reckon- but with the fourth pump, if the aux needs it it gets it. Kind of like a priority valve?

 

I was amazed at the video I saw.

[doobin]

9 hours ago, Martin du Preez said:

Will do, top 20’s isn’t that bad of a price in todays climate? Sure it’s not more?

I'll bet it's a lot more.

[Martin du Preez]

11 hours ago, doobin said:

I think it's standard. Engine will only do 50lpm I reckon- but with the fourth pump, if the aux needs it it gets it. Kind of like a priority valve?

 

I was amazed at the video I saw.

There’s a video on the 8tonne and below plant page on fb, bloke is motoring through with a flail 

[doobin]

9 minutes ago, Martin du Preez said:

There’s a video on the 8tonne and below plant page on fb, bloke is motoring through with a flail 

That’s the one I saw I think. 

[JLA1990]

32 minutes ago, Martin du Preez said:

There’s a video on the 8tonne and below plant page on fb, bloke is motoring through with a flail 

Can you share on here? 

[JLA1990]

22 hours ago, Martin du Preez said:

What are your thoughts on the sany? Any really bad niggles?

It’s geometry seems off and is in bad need of some counterweights (I know it’s a zero swing, but it’s very lively and takes some getting used to), tracking is woeful at best this is my main gripe  - to name a few 🤣

[doobin]

11 hours ago, JLA1990 said:

It’s geometry seems off and is in bad need of some counterweights (I know it’s a zero swing, but it’s very lively and takes some getting used to), tracking is woeful at best this is my main gripe  - to name a few 🤣

Always fancied a go on one. Maybe I’ll stick with the bobcat though!

 

Whats the problem with the tracking, underpowered?

Edited October 12, 2022 by doobin

[JLA1990]

On 12/10/2022 at 07:24, doobin said:

Always fancied a go on one. Maybe I’ll stick with the bobcat though!

 

Whats the problem with the tracking, underpowered?

Well if you’re ever around Gloucestershire give me a shout.

 

Yeah underpowered, and bogged down easily, if you’re in wet conditions it’s shite 🤣 Bobcat or Kabota u27 take some beating 

Edited October 14, 2022 by JLA1990

[AHPP]

Why do people insist on spelling Kubota with any combination of vowels other than the right ones? Often done while accompanied by a picture of a machine with the logo on. Is it a code?