turbo36
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Apr 20, 2004
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- Location
- Michigan
- Tractor
- JD X739 AWS (3), 2016 Toolcat, JD 2038R
Examples please?
sorry for the delay; fell off the edge of the earth for a few days! :laughing:
Just so you know, I have a Toolcat and Bobcat excavator so my comments may be biased.
My recent experience with Bobcat is t770 with the standard suspension, it is a real workhorse with all the creature comforts. The T190 is a great machine but being a generation behind is is a bit crude when comparing it to the current model. The ride on the standard suspension is rougher than the roller but very typical of other machines ( except for ASV and early Cat models that have the ASV licensed suspension). The roller suspension is better if you are moving a lot of dirt over long distances, the standard suspension is better for holding a grade. The ASV suspension is very expansion to rebuild.
Around here the heavy excavation Companies use Cats, they are reasonably reliable and parts and service very available.
The landscapers are mostly Bobcat, my experience is the reliability may be a touch under Cat but the local dealer is very good with service and loaners.
The cement Guys run Takaguchi, my option is that it is a very crude machine but the initial price is good and the reliability above average. Hard to kill.
I operate on the principal that I am only making money when my stuff it working so pick an acceptable reliable machine with an outstanding service dealer.
That why I drive Porsche and not Ferrari