New PT-100 Forestry from ASV

[Positrack]

New Spec Sheet on the PT-100 Forestry machine by ASV.
Includes:
-Heavy Duty Undercarriage
-Independent Suspension on Undercarriage
-Fully Pressurized cab with dual filters holding temperatures 30 degrees below ambient
-Suspension Seat
-Reversible Fan for easier Maintenance
-Increased Hood Screen surface area and smaller diameter holes in screen for clean out and debris management
-Integrated guarding
-Meets certain ISO, SAE, and BC WCB forestry standards
-Front and Rear Exits available from inside or outside the cab
-Max Flow of 40 GPM and Max Pressure of 3650

View attachment pt-100_forestry_spec_sheet.pdf

 

[Robbie Hegwood]

That is a nice option list but at a nice price increase. One advantage ASV had over others(CAT) was the price break and more h.p.. The others are closing the h.p. gap and ASV is closing the price gap. End users point of view. Now if ASV had put a few more ponies with that list then they would still have more of an upper hand. I am glad for the cab inprovements thought, after recently running a CAT I would choose them for the cab alone. As soon as local dealer gets one we have a look see...

 

[TMTS]

Robbie and/or Positrack- what have you seen for a list price on the new forestry spec PT-100? not sure if I missed a post somewhere along the line...
My ASV dealer doesn't seem to want to return my emails...not sure if that is good sign or a bad sign...

thanks -

TMTS

 

[Landwise]

Seems to me that maybe ASV should have contacted some of their "Former" customers and asked why we were no longer using their equipment. Maybe they did, maybe they didn't.... I could have given them a lot of suggestions about things that needed to change.

I had typed a very long list of suggestions and complaints, but it started to border on bashing, so I erased it.

 

[Robbie Hegwood]

My dealer said around 70K, they should get one in July. I bet it will be higher by the time it arrives. They have the H.P. so it's up to the cab and if the reversing fan is worth the money. From a operator's point of view they may have waited too long. Alot of ASV owners are jumping ship. Time will tell.

 

[Eagleview]

Can someone send one over ? Ive just been quoted $160,000 AU with an Arwi (Fecon) head .

 

[Digdeep]

Seems to me that maybe ASV should have contacted some of their "Former" customers and asked why we were no longer using their equipment. Maybe they did, maybe they didn't.... I could have given them a lot of suggestions about things that needed to change.

I had typed a very long list of suggestions and complaints, but it started to border on bashing, so I erased it.

Based on what I see on the brochure it looks like they may have addressed some of the major things that people were looking for if the cab is truly sealed. I have heard good things from a local contractor who has a clean fix fan..basically said it cured the radiator clogging and overheating issues. The suspension seat and independent suspension ought to smooth the ride out in brush cutting and tapered bearings and metal face seals look like a good step forward too. They already have more real hydraulic hp than any other other rubber tracked machine.

 

[Digdeep]

My dealer said around 70K, they should get one in July. I bet it will be higher by the time it arrives. They have the H.P. so it's up to the cab and if the reversing fan is worth the money. From a operator's point of view they may have waited too long. Alot of ASV owners are jumping ship. Time will tell.

Robbie what other brands are they buying? I still see far more ASV machines brushcutting up here than any other brand. I have seen a few CAT 297C machines but customers are already complaining about how much junk gets under the cab and into the engine compartment. A guy told me it was almost impossible to clean the screen for the A/C condensor and aftercooler. I can only guess how it would be in a region where it is extremely dry.

 

[Robbie Hegwood]

Let me clarify my statement a bit. We are overrun with mulchers down here. So everything has been tried. In your area if it's still new then people are still going thru the learning curve we have blown thru.
Now with the improvemnts to the BOBCAT and CAT people are giving them a second chance. Some because they are brand loyal, some because they have had trouble with ASV. And ASV had a price increase before the new PT_100 was even out. The big Gehl runs a mulcher well and is easier to upgrade in the area of cooling.
Down here people are learning and those staying in the business or seriously beginning are going to "customs" like supertrak or rayco's-fecon. Those are not for every job but the toughness outweights the negatives.
I have seen mulchers do well both ways. I have a customer in south georgia with two 297C and a GT-25. His 297C's can do a majority of the work and they maintain them well. BUT they don't have the overhead debri that falls on the machine like most of us do. Plus what they mulch is wetter and isn't airborne as bad to get all in the machine. BUT... the moisture is tough on the heads.
anyway

 

[Tri-Cut]

I have built a custom debris barrier for my 297c. I still have debris but its nowhere near as bad as it was before. That is one negative it still does'nt outway the positives over the ASV. Another option is a 277C Cat salesman has done some tests and say they really cant tell much difference in the 297 and the 277 other than the 10k price difference. Just my opinion my partner has had enough problems with his ASV and the service that I knew I didnt want one.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

Robbie what other brands are they buying? I still see far more ASV machines brushcutting up here than any other brand. I have seen a few CAT 297C machines but customers are already complaining about how much junk gets under the cab and into the engine compartment. A guy told me it was almost impossible to clean the screen for the A/C condensor and aftercooler. I can only guess how it would be in a region where it is extremely dry.

I have a 272c. It isn't hard to clean the condenser and aftercooler fan if you have a long air gun. The junk under the cab can be fixed with cut to fit A/C filter used to plug all the gaps and the CAT brush mods are a must. The real problem is keeping all the crap out of the cab! My machine shows no signs of pressurization even with a snorkel on the A/C system.
I imagine that ASV will see a lot of business if they have a truly pressurized cab and good A/C system. The cat A/C is so bad that I actually miss my K series Bobcat A/C!

 

[hansondirtman]

It is aparantly fantasticly sealed and has high cab pressure. I hope someone can give us a "ride" report soon. Someone mentioned price, the new ASV forestry looks to comes standard with a lot -full gaurding, reversing fan, hydraulic quick, A/C, Heat, Suspension seat, Fire Extinguisher, 1/2" forestry door. It should be more expensive if it is not.

 

[TMTS]

Just got a note back from my ASV dealer...just under $75K for a PT-100 forestry set up with a standard bucket...

 

[Eagleview]

Mate , Ned Kelly was a gentleman compared to the ASV dealers in OZ . I was quoted $160,000 with a 4in1 and an Ahwi head . And to top it off they hav'nt even bothered to return my calls or my emails . If your talking to your guy again can you ask him if they would ship one to OZ .

 

[cabinhi]

Far from being a sealed cab. I've got 20 hours on my new PT100 w/ forestry pkg. Also having overheating problems. I lost about 1 1/2 gals. of coolant and it never got into the red, but close. It is going to be difficult to clean the radiator as you can't get a good angle to wash it out. A little disappointed at the lack of power while cutting. After testing last years's model and with the new upgrades, I thought it would have more power. Maybe things will get better with time.

 

[Digdeep]

Far from being a sealed cab. I've got 20 hours on my new PT100 w/ forestry pkg. Also having overheating problems. I lost about 1 1/2 gals. of coolant and it never got into the red, but close. It is going to be difficult to clean the radiator as you can't get a good angle to wash it out. A little disappointed at the lack of power while cutting. After testing last years's model and with the new upgrades, I thought it would have more power. Maybe things will get better with time.

ASV didn't release the new machine until last week. You still have the standard PT100 with the forestry guarding.

 

[Cat_Driver]

I have to jump in here on the CAT air. It's been 120 plus here all week, and I don't have to wear a jacket, but the AC definitely is saving my life - literally.

I didn't expect it to be an Escalade air, but if you keep both filters clean it blows hard and cold - I'm happy, and it's Desert tested.

 

[yellowdogsvc]

I have to jump in here on the CAT air. It's been 120 plus here all week, and I don't have to wear a jacket, but the AC definitely is saving my life - literally.

I didn't expect it to be an Escalade air, but if you keep both filters clean it blows hard and cold - I'm happy, and it's Desert tested.

According to CAT your air should be a balmy 90 degrees in the cab. 30 degrees below ambient air is still hot!

 

[TMTS]

Iron Horse....not sure what the rules are for exporting, but I would certainly be willing to put a few hours on a PT-100 so that you could export the machine as used...anyone know of any PT-100 demos out there yet? what is the Aussie dollar exchange with the $USD for these days?

-cheers-

TMTS

 

[deniscimafinc]

from xe.com at 2008.06.28 03:06:36 UTC :
75,000.00 USD = 78,026.25 AUD

As for import regulation, better to check with a customs broker in the US having correspondent in Australia. ASV export department, or at least sales department, might even be helpful, unless they have already some plans for distribution in Australia. Basically, you'll need at least a US "HS code" for that tracked skid steer, which then can easily be translated by the customs broker in international or australian HS codes. From there, they should be able to inform you of any required documentation to allow entry on australian territory. Don't worry, it usually ends up being more complicated than it sounds

...and, IronHorse, I will have to double-check, but I think the sales restrictions that prevent us to sell a front-mount head on an ASV doesn't apply outside USA, Canada and European Union... You know, just in case...