Yeah I was in the 950J, I personally loved it. The machine had its issues like any other, mostly I was in disagreement with the cab. It's a pretty plain cab and some of the interior pieces felt cheap to me. I think if John Deere had a little more influence on the 9/1050's they would be by far a better machine more like the 850 and down machines. I no longer work for Waiward but they still have the 950 even though it sits most of the time. No one wants to use it because it's not a Cat.
The Deere D series loaders are leaps and bounds a better machine than the C series or S series 2 machines were. But when it comes to track loaders Cat still rules the roost. But hopefully with the next series they get some things figured out. Number 1 would be that stupid Liebherr joystick they are using, go back to a normal one please, and the electronic float that has to be activated? C'mon what are you really gaining by having it electronically turned on?
Personally I would have Liebherr build the machines if they want... but send them without a cab. Let JD build the cab, they do a good job, let them continue to do a good job. Same with the 9/1050 let JD build the cab!
