terex excavators

[smalltime]

Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with Terex excavators. I am looking to buy a 16,000-18,000 pound machine & have heard their prices are very competetive. Where are they made? Who really makes them? Any info. would be appreciated.

[xkvator]

I think the co. that owns the Terex name bought Hatz excavators & Fermec backhoes a couple years ago...that's all i know...

[XCAV8R]

I've got an 03' New Holland EC45. It is an HR18 Terex. I love the machine, only drawback is the when your digging deep, on the retrieve (coming back up) is a little on the slow side but not bad. I'm looking into getting an HR32 (16 or 17K machine as well). I like them personally, they have great breakout force and seem to be put together pretty good. I just flipped mine off the side of the mountain (highly don't recommend that, but) and turned it back over with a huge wrecker and it has been going strong since. The HR32 has a Duetz engine which is very dependable. The one I tried out was just a bigger version of the HR18, as far as speed and power. Swing speed is vey fast but controlable. If you do any demo or lot clearing job I would highly recommend it. They are priced very reasonable for what you get. Schaeff started the company a long time ago and Terex bought them out. I think they have a main branch in Missippi, just south of Memphis,TN. Also the Bobcat442 is the same as the HR32, if you have a Bobcat dealer close to you. Look up terex-schaeff.com. Go to the english version. Damn Germans. They have always made good **** just didn't have all the funds to back up a lot of their ideas.

[xkvator]

...Schaeff started the company a long time ago and Terex bought them out.your right...Schaeff, not Hatz
i knew it had an "a" in it

[smalltime]

Thanks for the info. I have been trying to decide between a grey market Komatsu pcuu75-2 or a new machine. Looks like the Terex HR32 is on top of the list now.

[XCAV8R]

You wouldn't go wrong with either of those pieces. :thumbsup

[CascadeScaper]

PC75UU-2's have that offset boom, I'm not a fan. They have large reliability issues. Unless you specifically need an offset boom like that, I would definately stay away from them.

[Ford LT-9000]

I agree say away from the machines with the boom that swivels at the top and stay away from the gray market Komatsu machines JUNK JUNK JUNK :laugh

[Tigerotor77W]

If you're looking at the HR32, you could also look at the Bobcat 442, as someone mentioned (if your local Bobcat dealer is good and near), if you need compact equipment. Terex will give you some upward flexibility, but I'd be more inclined to trust the Bobcat name at this point. Then again, it really depends on your local dealer.

[smalltime]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the info. & opinions. I appreciate it all.

[XCAV8R]

Sure thing, do me a favor if you get the HR32 let me know how you like it. I would like to hear some feed back myself. Also are you trading up or just getting started? Just curious as to how you will like getting in a machine that size.Thanks. And GOOD LUCK!

[smalltime]

We are trading up. We have been in business for over 20 years, but just now have a consistant need for a mid sized excavator. Most everything we have done has been done with a Case 455C with a back hoe or our case skid steer with the hoe. When we needed an excavator, we just rented one. I know where I can get a good deal on the Komatsu pcuu75-2, but after reading what u guys think of the boom set up & the grey market komatsu's, I think I am going for the Terex. Our Case guy is trying to sell me an Cx80 (i think), but it is around $80,000. Seems a little high, but we have always had very good luck with Case. That is why I am asking you guys. Thanks again

[Ford LT-9000]

Have you considered a Hitachi Zaxis 70 or a Zaxis 110 you can find Hitachi dealers everywhere.

I found a 2005 Zaxis 120 with 3 hours on it for 111,000 dollars which is pretty cheap then I found a 2004 Zaxis 70 with 70 hours on it for 56,000 dollars which isn't bad.

I wouldn't buy a machine without a good parts network and dealer support yes Komatsu has dealers all over never really impressed with their machines.

As for Terex they are not a common machine sure you might be getting a good cheap purchase price but what happens when the machine breaks down ?

You buy what is proven look around the area and see what the other contractors are using.

[xkvator]

Our Case guy is trying to sell me an Cx80 (i think), but it is around $80,000. Seems a little high, but we have always had very good luck with Case.
do you know where the cx80 is made? i tried a cx35 a couple years ago...it's made by Kobelco & ran pretty smooth...cab was a little tight.
have you tried Takeuchi...my pick if i was buying.
a friend has a couple of the bigger Gehl's and likes them

[dayexco]

80k seems mighty high for a machine that size...check out www.machinerytrader.com you can check out new, used, plus see what they've been bringing on auction sales.

[Dwan Hall]

I picked this Takuchi TB070 up for around 40K with a trailer. It had 1400 hours on it and in excelent shape. strong & smooth. I now have 2400 hours and this winter I plan on going through the machine and brainging everything back into new spec. We will see how my dealer is for support.

[smalltime]

Just an update, I still have not bought a machine, but I did try out a PC75UU-3. It seemed strong with very little play, but it had 4,100 hours & that worries me. The cab was also very tight, but tolerable. The biggest problem is the fact it came from Japan & I am worried about parts.

[CascadeScaper]

I'm not a fan of grey market Komatsu's, they work out for some guys but with 4,100 hours it's close to the point where it could need some parts and the availability of such parts could be scarce. A 3 series is also about a '92 or so?

[smalltime]

The guy selling the machine says it is a 97 model. I would say it has to be newer than 92 just by the looks of the machine. Everything is more rounded than a 92 era machine, but like you said, 4,100 hours is getting close to the nickel & dime you to death limit. The guy will take around $27,000.00.
I found a similar machine on Komatsu's used machine website for $34,000.00. That machine had 3,800 hours, so the price seems in line, but it is a big gamble no matter the price.

[smalltime]

Someone sent me an email about where I am located. I was responding when my 1.5 year old son turned the computer off. I am located in the Charleston, WV area. I know you said your buddy is in western PA. It took me approximately four hours to get to a Steelers game this year, so it is not too bad of a drive.

[CascadeScaper]

He could be correct on the year, I'm not 100% sure with the UU machines. I know that a 3 series traditional excavator is around 92 or so. A 97 PC120 is a 6 series and anything above 2001 or so (I think) is a 7 series I believe.

[insleyboy]

make sure you keep the pump pressures on Terex excavators correct. When they get out of wak...they are awefull! Have a teck look them over cause ours is very jumpy cause it's out of wak!

[mike69440]

PC75UU-2's have that offset boom, I'm not a fan. They have large reliability issues. Unless you specifically need an offset boom like that, I would definately stay away from them.

I have one. The rereliability issue I had was the computer interface with the proximity switches. You had a digital reaout of bucket height and stops on the boom swing if you are working in a tight area.

Instead of trouble shooting the problem, the system has been disconnected. I don't miss the do-dads a bit.