cranab, kesla or moheda

[steve collins]

ok ive done some research and have found a few cranes within my budget but would like others opinions on the build quality and general ease of greaseing/ serviceability of the cranes they have used

 

cheers

[R5log]

ok ive done some research and have found a few cranes within my budget but would like others opinions on the build quality and general ease of greaseing/ serviceability of the cranes they have used

 

 

 

cheers

 

 

What have u got all ready?

[steve collins]

very old botex could say its an antique

[R5log]

very old botex could say its an antique

 

 

No keen on another 1?

[steve collins]

no not my cup of tea plus heard too many horror stories about breakages and seem to have a bad reputation in forestry

[R5log]

no not my cup of tea plus heard too many horror stories about breakages and seem to have a bad reputation in forestry

 

 

In talks in having one mounted to n series Valtra at mo!

Are u looking for trailer mount or roof?

[steve collins]

rear of mb trac have a custom fit on at moment, plus the cost of a botex is expensive for what it is really in my opinion, you could get a decent used crane and jake frame for less i recon

[Brushcutter]

very old botex could say its an antique

 

Is it one of the 50 series ones or even earlier than that? I learnt on a 5050 5m of reach and i with about 12 levers. Oh what a joy a 560tl with the joysticks was.

 

Given the choice of the cranab, kesla or moheda cranes i think it would come down to who gave me the most bang for my buck as it were. They're all fantastic forestry cranes. I'd have a slight leaning towards a double extension cranab as thats what i had on an 820 i drove and it was fantasticly quick and smooth. If its a parallel moheda crane i'd be put off as despite their increasing popularity i really think parallel is better suited to harvesting rather than forwarding.

[steve collins]

its an old 6 lever single extension, the moheda isnt a parrellel, the cranab is old but heard they are strong and im upgrading to joysticks!!

[Brushcutter]

Have a look at the flow rates required for the cranes. You may need a pto pump to get the best out of them if the MB trac hydraulics aren't too powerful.

 

Might be worth seeing the cost of full electro hydraulic as well. Adds a degree of complexity but also add massive ease of operation and increases productivity.