ASV RC-30 or RC-50 owners???

BotaBrian · Oct 27, 2003

hello guys,
I am looking into getting a RC-30 or maybe a RC-50. I was wondering if anybody has one and could give me the pro's and con's on them. The RC-30 looks like a nice little machine. There are quite a few attachments for them also. Thanks for your time!

Brian

jmc · Oct 27, 2003

I'm not an owner but will probably be buying a track loader of some sort soon.

I think the ASV RC 30 uses the industrial standard quick attach system so yes, there is a lot of attachments but not any more than all the other loaders. The RC 50 definitely uses that standard.

For what its worth, I talked to a dealer that handles both the RC 50 and the Cat 247. He said the RC50 is only slightly cheaper but the 247 is a lot more machine. AVS supplies Cat with all the tracked undercarriages.

johnno · Oct 27, 2003

Actually the ASV RC30 has a special plate for its size, only compatiable with litttle asv implements.

jmc · Oct 28, 2003

You're right. While they call the r30 a "quick-attach", they call the r50 an "industrial standard quick-attach". Well, hopefully its the same as those walk behind models everyone is bringing out so that its not a captive market.

BotaBrian · Oct 29, 2003

I just talked to a dealer today. They make an adapter kit so you can run the indusrtial quick attach implements from the larger skid steers on the RC-30. The dealer said use the smaller one because they dont want people using the full size powered attachments that exceed the 800lb lift capacity. There is a dealer in Sudbury that has the Polaris version of the RC-30 (ASL-300 is the Polaris version) for $14,999 /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif with a free bucket!! They list for $21,999, so this is quite a deal. I am going to the dealer to try one out this weekend!

Brian

Cecil1 · Nov 30, 2003

Hi,
FYI: I purchased an almost new (5.8 hrs.) Polaris ASL-300 (same as the ASV RC-30) rubber-track loader with dirt bucket for $14k. Very pleased. Considered a CUT or PowerTrac 425 for my 8.5 acres of mountain hardwood forest and lanes near Camp David, MD. No grass grows on these slopes of rocky hard clay. I chose the 300 because I do not need a PTO, although it has auxiliary hydraulics for attachments, but I required heavy-duty digging to shape the land around my home, move rocks, and spread asphalt millings. I put on a tooth bar for digging. I am impressed with the economy of the Cat diesel and the readiness of the unit to get down and dirty. A larger machine would have been too expensive and more difficult to maneuver. After 40 hours my only real concern is that I must be very careful sideways on slopes. As a person with no experience with tractors of any kind, I've learned to go up and down slopes approaching 45 degrees, but no amount of skill can repeal the laws of physics on a sideways tilt. The saving grace is an industrial strength ROPS/POTS that won't lead to my body being found under 3,000 pounds of steel.
Anyone know where I might get as good a deal on a backhoe for the narrower quick-attach? I would not want to adapt to full-size Bobcat implements and strain the 300. I've found two backhoes available. One is a "central pivot" without outriggers which I've been told by users is not for rugged digging. The other "new style" currently listed by ASV is a heavy traditional model with feet to take advantage of the 2,500 lb. breakout force of the unit.
Anybody know about using attachments for walk-behinds on the 300? Do they have compatible quick-attach interfaces or would they require an adapter? Where might I learn about such items?
Best,
Cecil

RobertN · Dec 1, 2003

I rented a RC30 a week ago. I was impressed. I have used Bobcat skidsteers before. This machine worked really well. The ground was a bit moist, and I fear a skid steer would have made a mess. This RC30 dug well, had little slippage, and worked well with damp ground.

I rented it(two days) to get an idea what it would run like. It was smooth! I am thinking about selling my Kubota CUT and getting this. I am positive about it so far.

JESTER · Jan 26, 2004

I test drove an RC-30 a few weeks ago and pretty imprssed, although I wasn't able to do any digging or lifting with it. The ride is much more comfortable that my wheeled SSL (a NH LS170).
The advantage of the ASV excavator attachment (as I recall) is that unlike other brands you opperate it from the the driver's seat rather than a little pop-up seat. This saves plenty of time if you have to dig a long ditch!

STRAWLAWN · Feb 6, 2004

I have used both the RC50 andRC 30. I an ASL300 on order with a universal quick attach plate. I am looking for a 48-54" 450 LB GUtility Grapple Bucket for it.. The Power Trac Grapple bucket seem ideal, just not sure how to adapt the attachment to fit the universal plate.. Anyone?