Does Bobcat make a good Excavator?
This is my first post and I don't think I can create my own thread so I'm going to try replying to this one. I'm trying to start my own small excavating business right now even though this is a bad time to try this. My thought is that it is a good time to buy equipment though and should be able to find a good deal. I'm looking for something in the 7,500 to 9,000 lb class and have found a couple bobcat 331's. Most of the japanese excavators seem to have a good reputation, but what is everyones thoughts on a bobcat 331. One that i have found has 1200 hours on it and is being sold for $22,000 from a rental company. The other has about 2500 hours and is being sold at an auction. I haven't looked at either of them yet, but will go to the auction tomorrow to look at that one. Does anyone have any thoughts on this excavator. Are they reliable and durable? Sorry for the long winded post, but any thought would be much appreciated.