CAT 255 - FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE

[farmn]

I am considering a new Cat 255. There's a dealer down the street who has offered me a good price. The machine seems good but it's so new that I can't find any reviews.
Is anybody running one of these and willing to share thoughts and advice?
Also, how would you compare this to a SVL75-3 of TL10?

Thanks!

 

[farmn]

I know these machines are new but it's been a year.
I can't be the first customer - Am I missing something?

 

[farmn]

Help me out here guys. There has to be a reason that nobody is using these.
As far as I know, Cat has a good following and this is supposed to be a 'best in class' machine.

 

[Mark13]

Help me out here guys. There has to be a reason that nobody is using these.
As far as I know, Cat has a good following and this is supposed to be a 'best in class' machine.

You're not getting replies because you posted in the wrong area. You'd have more luck further down the page in the compact equipment section where it says compact track/multi terrain loader. Right now you're in the full size equipment area in the backhoe section.

 

[farmn]

Thanks!

 

[Nige]

Let me ask an admin to move the thread. Stand by. It may take a while, they are not on here all the time.

BTW there was a thread regarding the 265 which may be of some interest.

https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/new-caterpillar-265-skids.108307/

 

[farmn]

I just started a new one. Thanks tho and thanks for the thread.

 

[Nige]

I just started a new one. Thanks tho and thanks for the thread.

Don't worry. Admin will sort it all out.

 

[Nige]

Don't worry. Admin will sort it all out.

And guess what.? They did.
BTW it's frowned on to create multiple threads in different sections of the forum asking the same question. That's why I asked the admins to move the original thread.

 

[farmn]

Sorry about that. I wasn't trying to break any taboos. Next time I'll ask an admin.