JCB 270

[Notforhire]

I've been thinking about getting a CTL or wheeled skid steer, specifically a JCB 270.
The appeal of JCB is the side entrance door. I've owned/operated front entrance SS loaders and have no interest in getting another one.

I'm having a hard time finding positive reviews of JCB products in general. (Mostly electrical problems.)
The other issue is the closest dealer is about 2.5 hrs away.

Do you own one?
Has it been problem free?

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Never see them around here. Have you looked at the Kubota's and the Takeuchi's with the roll up overhead doors? Not side entry but the next best thing and no matter where the lift arms are you can exit the cab unlike a traditional side swing door.

 

[Notforhire]

I'm presently looking at Kubota. When I had my Bobcat I used to take the door off until the weather turned cold. I do like the Kubota door better. The Bobcat had heat but no AC.
They still have the downside of exiting the cab over the bucket or under raised lift arms.
As much as I like the side door idea I don't have as much faith in JCB as I do in Cat, Kubota and Bobcat
I'm also looking at resale. I don't see any JCB machines around my neck of the woods.

 

[WM75Guy]

Don't know if you bought one yet or not. I just bought a JCB 270T CTL the first of February. I have abought 20 hours on it so far without any problems Main purpose was to unload hay into the hay barn and then move it as needed into the horse barn. I also bought a Land Pride stump grinder. Cleared out about a dozen large stumps in 2 days. I also have a brush grapple and 78" bucket for it. The side door is great for entry. With back and knee problems crawling in through the front wasn't going to work. Heated seat, AC/heat, and a bluetooth radio all work great.