Backhoe Anyone have a Nardi Backhoe?

zogman · Mar 3, 2006

Any info you could share about the quality would be appreciated.

Lenarguy · Mar 3, 2006

They seem like a very good quality unit. No problems and operates great.

zogman · Mar 3, 2006

What model do you have, I am looking at a Seagull 6ft hoe for a TS354C (30 pto hp). I thing the 7.5 ft would be to hard on it, what do you think?

3RRL · Mar 3, 2006

zogman,
I've got one...The 7-½' Model 220. It's a great backhoe built top quality. I compared it the LW-7...no comparison and also to the Prairie Dog Ditch Digger which is comparable but not quite as heavily constructed.

My Nardi lifts the back of my KAMA 55hp easily. I found a dealer in Washington to supply parts for it. I also had a Mazzotti (smaller 6' model) and it seemed pretty good not not like the Nardi. I've posted pictures of it here on TBN several times, but I'll add one to this post for you to see it.

I'm in the process of designing a subframe for it to fit my KAMA right now. I'll post pictures when I'm done.

3RRL · Mar 3, 2006

It's very powerful...almost unbelievable for a 3pt backhoe. Look at the size of this boulder it picked up!

bluechip · Mar 4, 2006

I have done just a little bit of research on alternative backhoes. We have sold several of the Chinese LW series backhoes, currently getting Liberty brand LW 6 and 7s and these are the nicest we have gotten out of China. Still have somewhat touchy controls (they seem better than the Guilin built units but could be we are just getting use to them). For occasional use by property owner, the overall value of the LW series from China is hard to beat and enables some people to get a "TLB" package that might not otherwise be able to justify the cost.
Considering an upgrade I have made a very quick comparison between the NARDI and KOYKER/KELLY and didn't see as much price difference as I had hoped. Koyker has an excellent 3 point mounting system with a well thought out locking bar and draw bar brackets. they also offer a strong, capable hoe without the excess weight. (the LWs are Heavy).

I did notice the NARDI is not quite a 6' hoe. If depth is important, the TS354C would have no prolbem handling and using a Koyker KB75.

Gets a little overwhelming sometimes, first you choose a tractor then all the extra decisions!

There is a korean built hoe on the market, but i have not seen any pricing to see how it compares to the LW series and/or Koyker, Nardi, etc.

SHIFTY · Mar 4, 2006

Nardi is a well made italian unit, Also check out the Korean units which are very well made as well, We will have them in shortly in CT as well also available with Jinma subframes for the 284/354