dfkrug
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- Santa Cruz Mtns, CA
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- 05 Kioti CK30HST w/ Prairie Dog backhoe, XN08 mini-X
nogaltractorguy
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- Loma Grande, Nogal NM
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- Mahindra 1626, Rippa R18-5 Pro
The ATV is a CFMoto CForce 500. Bought new in 2020. Mostly sitting outside rain or shine. I am quite happy with it, and it has held up. I'm about to order a third garage/carport for the new camper, new mini ex, park my '92 Wrangler YJ, tractor and store all my attachments and machinery (log splitter, mulcher, push trimmer, cement mixer, etc. I got too much stuff.
Carl_NH
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- 01 Kubota B21TLB, 2010 Ferris 52" ZTR, Cub Cadet 1811, Gravely Super8
NoGal - very nice machine! I like the way they ran all the hoses and a spare set to be able to run higher flow too - that's a very nice addition.
The hose protection and fit and finish look good too. Hope you get some time to test it out once it warms up - next month
Thanks for the pics, and would like to hear your first impressions once you get some time with it.
The hose protection and fit and finish look good too. Hope you get some time to test it out once it warms up - next month
Thanks for the pics, and would like to hear your first impressions once you get some time with it.
nogaltractorguy
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- Mahindra 1626, Rippa R18-5 Pro
I’ll update. First I want to go over it to check for loose bolts nuts hoses etc.
I guess my first report is that FC Construction Machinery is legit. Not going to lie, I was somewhat worried I may get scammed. Luke called me a few times and even FaceTime. David was very diligent answering questions until I paid, then ghosted me. Before that I asked about possibly switching to the R22 after the R18 cab wasn’t available. When I contacted him about two weeks ago he told me $21,500 delivered. So two days ago I asked what was the best price and he responded with $24,500. I guess he thought I wasn’t being serious or he didn’t want to continue entertaining me.
I guess my first report is that FC Construction Machinery is legit. Not going to lie, I was somewhat worried I may get scammed. Luke called me a few times and even FaceTime. David was very diligent answering questions until I paid, then ghosted me. Before that I asked about possibly switching to the R22 after the R18 cab wasn’t available. When I contacted him about two weeks ago he told me $21,500 delivered. So two days ago I asked what was the best price and he responded with $24,500. I guess he thought I wasn’t being serious or he didn’t want to continue entertaining me.
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FullMetalBucket
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Well, I made the leap. Went to a new RIPPA dealer in MA and bought a R15 open station. It was on sale so I figure why wait until spring. They are going through it and do an initial service for free. Not sure when I’ll pick it up. Will have to go up north and dig out my trailer.
Pretty psyched to put this thing to work in the spring.
Pretty psyched to put this thing to work in the spring.
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Carl_NH
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- 01 Kubota B21TLB, 2010 Ferris 52" ZTR, Cub Cadet 1811, Gravely Super8
Congratulations on your new machine! It's too cold to dig or play outside for at least a month and we still have nearly 2' snow here on the coast.
Was this from the dealer in Tewksbury or a different new dealer? I see the R15 is just about $12K now - decent price for that machine! Was the R18 an option and what are those going for now?
Was this from the dealer in Tewksbury or a different new dealer? I see the R15 is just about $12K now - decent price for that machine! Was the R18 an option and what are those going for now?
FullMetalBucket
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I did get it from the Tewksbury dealer. Vic, one of the owners is a super nice guy. Not sure about the R18 price or availability, I was looking at the R10/R15 options and price range. Am glad I went with the R15 over the R10. R10 is only single pump and has remote controls, not true hydraulic at the sticks. I was surprised how sturdy the pilot controls felt. I was expecting them to feel flimsy.
My property is up in Carroll county NH so now I have to go dig my trailer out. I’m sure there’s probably a few feet of snow. There was a good foot a month ago when I went up and that was before the last storm.
My property is up in Carroll county NH so now I have to go dig my trailer out. I’m sure there’s probably a few feet of snow. There was a good foot a month ago when I went up and that was before the last storm.
