Small loaders

[Marko]

The Avant was a first class bit of kit and the hydraulics were exceptional but, for me, the deal offered on the JCB 403 was impossible to ignore.

[Stephen Blair]

now that looks cool. looks heavier though. does it tow that ifor williams ok?

[nailer]

Marko, that looks ace. Do you sub that machine out with or without a driver? I`m in Manchester. Thanks. Nick.

 

JCB: 403 Agri

[Mr Ed]

Marko, that looks ace. Do you sub that machine out with or without a driver? I`m in Manchester. Thanks. Nick.

 

JCB: 403 Agri

nick, how much would it be worth paying a sub to come in with a mini loader & grab truck combined? I have an 8x4 with radio control 18 tonne crane, i could easily carry the loader,

plus use the crane to lift it over walls and into tight spots.

[nailer]

Ed, I don`t actually have a job in mind at the moment - we only seem to do reductions these days, but I like to be prepared and your bundle of services could be useful. You could even bring that Hornet thing along! How much would you want to make it worth your while, then I can price it in to future jobs. Arrive mid morning, leave about 4. Cheers. Nick

[Marko]

The 403 will easily pull the Ifor but not really for off road as the trailer cuts in so badly with a load on (the landcruiser can only just about drag it out). Much better to load the trailer on hardstanding and let the loader or tractors do the traveling in the muck.

 

I also have a 30hp 4wd Kubota on grass tyres which can travel across lawns with minimal damage. A set of pallet forks is all that is often required.

 

Last but not least my trusty old 135 with massively abused / adapted fork lift. Great for ripping out connifers, pulling small stumps, skidding and loading.

 

My kit is hardly on the scale required for most of the jobs you guys get up to but it really does come in where access is a problem. I don't sub as a rule but would never see anyone stuck if I could help out on a man+machine rate. Kubota and JCB are tied up until mid Sept.

[nailer]

Thanks Marko. Good info.

[skyhuck]

I use a mini skidsteer....there is plenty of brands to pick from. Would quit tree work tomorrow if for some reason I had to get rid of it.

 

 

Thanks BrendonV, that looks like a very handy and compact machine, am I right in thinking its a Thomas?

 

Does any one know who sells them in the UK?

[Mr Ed]

dave- i sell them too. :-)

[skyhuck]

dave- i sell them too. :-)

 

Cool!!!!! clearly I need to give you a call!!