Hey farmer, I think the TB290 was an excellent choice...I don't see many of those, but I really like the dual lift cylinders on the boom...that's unique to Tak in that size range. I'm surprised you didn't opt for steel tracks??
Keep us posted on how it works out...
Thanks. I thought so too... Nice intermediate size machined with some very nice features. Couldn't pass up the deal either. Steel undercarriage and rotator has been ordered and will be installed once it hits the ground at my shop. I ran it most of the day today. Plenty of power, fast cycle time, very comfortable, Ice cold air, very quiet and easy on diesel so far. More to follow as my men report back in on it with me. They are pretty critical and very much used to CAT iron so the jury is out on it for the time being. I like it quite a bit and since the note has my name on it that's all that matters for now....I booked two jobs for it this morning, so directly to the feild it goes....first job is very rough steep terrain, building a road and a house foundation about 2500 yards from the road, loads of big trees to move. I will get an idea on the thumb operation etc...Pretty descent specs on it but specs are never accurate. The seat of my pants however is highly calibrated....more to come on the little TAK..
We will also be doing a demo on the TL12V2 on these two jobs....it's good to not have all your eggs in one basket...and I like the brute power of the TAK equipment. Always have.