Hi.
Im looking for an 8-10t machine to run a HD root rake/grapple.
So needs 3rd function hydraulics.
Machine will be used for a variety of jobs from feeding out hay, loading up hay, moving gravel and sand etc. but mostly raking roots and brush and loading out and stacking trees, roots etc after excavator has been through and made a mess.
I live in the remotest state in Aus and 5hrs from the city, choice of second hand machines is scarce And prices are inflated due to our massive mining industry. I want a low hr machine but that makes it even harder to find something, they just never seem to come up.
So I’m grappling with getting a high hr machine or a new Chinese.
I have tested a few Chinese and they seem ok to operate but as expected build quality is average. Plus is they all come with a quick hitch. I can get an 8t with bucket and pallet forks delivered for 50k, or I can get a nice Case 621b with 2900hrs for 70k, or a nice Cat 930g for 80k but with 12000hrs. There is also a Komatsu WA150-5 with 7000hrs for 75k. these three don’t have quick hitches.
The 2 local dealers I trust and like are Cat and Volvo.
Probably only put 200hrs a year on machine.
Any thoughts?
Tracked loaders Pritty much don’t exist here too.
Im looking for an 8-10t machine to run a HD root rake/grapple.
So needs 3rd function hydraulics.
Machine will be used for a variety of jobs from feeding out hay, loading up hay, moving gravel and sand etc. but mostly raking roots and brush and loading out and stacking trees, roots etc after excavator has been through and made a mess.
I live in the remotest state in Aus and 5hrs from the city, choice of second hand machines is scarce And prices are inflated due to our massive mining industry. I want a low hr machine but that makes it even harder to find something, they just never seem to come up.
So I’m grappling with getting a high hr machine or a new Chinese.
I have tested a few Chinese and they seem ok to operate but as expected build quality is average. Plus is they all come with a quick hitch. I can get an 8t with bucket and pallet forks delivered for 50k, or I can get a nice Case 621b with 2900hrs for 70k, or a nice Cat 930g for 80k but with 12000hrs. There is also a Komatsu WA150-5 with 7000hrs for 75k. these three don’t have quick hitches.
The 2 local dealers I trust and like are Cat and Volvo.
Probably only put 200hrs a year on machine.
Any thoughts?
Tracked loaders Pritty much don’t exist here too.