Thanks to all for the input. I closed the deal today for a new rc100 with forestry package and fecon head. The sales rep said I was getting a pressurized cab with this unit. He said he knew they were coming out with one but was not expecting it this soon. I will take possession by the first of the week. I have a new subdivision with twenty lots along with roughly 12 more jobs to do. Thanks again.
Robbie Hegwood
Platinum Member
Hey Mike.
Congradulations, Congradulations, Congradulations!!! I'm getting excited for you just typing this. We expect pictures of the newest family member as soon as she gets here. A pressurized cab... That's a new one to me also. A very useful addition to say the least. Sound like your timing is perfect.
Good job on the work you have lined also. I think you have catching up to do and you haven't even started..
We'll keep you posted on a few little things to keep an eye on to insure it runs in tip top shape.
I'm happy for ya buddy. I hope your business does well. Robbie
Just make sure you keep that head close to the ground. You wouldn't want your first pictures to show up in another thread. Like maybe ASV Face Down
Congradulations, Congradulations, Congradulations!!! I'm getting excited for you just typing this. We expect pictures of the newest family member as soon as she gets here. A pressurized cab... That's a new one to me also. A very useful addition to say the least. Sound like your timing is perfect.
Good job on the work you have lined also. I think you have catching up to do and you haven't even started..
We'll keep you posted on a few little things to keep an eye on to insure it runs in tip top shape.
I'm happy for ya buddy. I hope your business does well. Robbie
Just make sure you keep that head close to the ground. You wouldn't want your first pictures to show up in another thread. Like maybe ASV Face Down
QwikDraw
Platinum Member
Yes...congratulations! Good luck!
and we want pictures!
Ted
and we want pictures!
Ted
dive2diver
Member
I have read in another forum saying something to the effect that the tracks do not last in some enviroments, mainly like when using the unit for brush hog applications or is just another type how you use or abuse it? What is the lifespan of the tracks? How much for replacement cost?
AlanB
Elite Member
You may have to come over and show me how that works, and as I am kind of slow, you may have to show me a couple of times.................
Getting closer on this house, will know positively I think by the end of the month. Will let you know.
Getting closer on this house, will know positively I think by the end of the month. Will let you know.
Robbie Hegwood
Platinum Member
I have heard the same on track life but as long as you are cutting a path as wide as the tracks your good. You also need to cut debri your running over down as low as you can. The saplings with sharp edges is what cuts the tracks. ASV's come with 1000 hour warranty on the tracks. It is prorated I believe starting at 500 hours. Maybe Paco can tell since he just bought his.
But they are not cheap, ithink 2700.00 each But I don't know how the price compares to other brand tractor tracks. I plan on trading mine in on a new one before we have to start replacing tracks.
Daily you will be amazed as what the tractor will really do and the user friendly it is.
hey paco, does the ASV now come with a reversing fan option? If not there are ways around that it just would be nice.
But they are not cheap, ithink 2700.00 each But I don't know how the price compares to other brand tractor tracks. I plan on trading mine in on a new one before we have to start replacing tracks.
Daily you will be amazed as what the tractor will really do and the user friendly it is.
hey paco, does the ASV now come with a reversing fan option? If not there are ways around that it just would be nice.
dive2diver said:
Last night I was doing a favor for a friend and cutting a small are of brush and saplings for him before his house is put on the market...My blades were dull and I wasnt getting a clean cut leaving little more than an inch or so of sapling above the dirt...those of you that mulch know what that means for your tracks...It was dark and I was working by the lights on the machine so I couldnt tell just how bad it was (i spent several hours turning and pivotiing on these saplings because it was a tight fit) and this morning when I saw where I had been cutting my heart sank because I just knew I had chewed my tracks up...but low and behold they came out almost unscathed (one small chunk on the inner edge)
This is about the most abusive mulching situation you can put your tracks in and I am a fairly fast operator so I would give the tracks a big thumbs up for durability!
Thanks for all the support, I am sure my questions will be just beginning. Pictures will be a definite. I am putting off delivery a couple of days as I catch up on stump removal. I feel more comfortable knowing I have a support group(tractorbynet gang). I agree with an asv section also. In response to track life, It concerns me but I believe track life will be good for those who are smart and not so good for those who abuse them. Just because you can zero turn the machine, should you? I will not unless it is have to. Little things can add life or decrease it. I have seen an ran an asv with 1500 hours on the tracks boy did they look rough but rep said by asv standards they still had life in them. A hired hand had ran that machine in forestry application. Alan, good luck on the new house and hope to hear from you soon. Robbie, you got me on the reversing fan option? Please enlighten me. I did get an auxillary hydralic cooler.