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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    so, new machine came in yesterday, salesman tells me it will be a couple days before they pdi it. I drop in unexpectedly to see it. The front door glass is shattered. I ask a mechanic what happened ? Says it broke it transit. He does not know that I am the new owner. I call the salesman later...
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    ordered a fully loaded 272d, arrives next week
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    ditchwitch sk755 or mini ex and powered wheelbarrow

    Just had a demo of the sk755 with 7" tracks total width is 36", good unit. The tak 216 is 15hp , 39" wide and much bigger size, I did demo it, quiet unit, but its size is limiting for squeezing between houses into back yards, but otherwise not bad.
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Was back in sept., and quoted by another salesman ( jerk ). Just got email to sign the sales contract, that is pushy. Think am going to go buy something else.
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Finalizing price on 272d , salesman just quoting me a higher price now and suggesting a new 2015 model that he can discount 3k, therefore with 2 buckets, extended warranty, ride control, camera, quick attach, a/c-heat, radio 82k, BUT when we first talked he quoted same machine but new model...
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    ditchwitch sk755 or mini ex and powered wheelbarrow

    Considering either 1. sk755 or a 2. mini ex such as bobcat418 or takeuchi TB210R with a powered wheelbarrow to do ground prep. work for concrete patio and walkways for houses. Both methods cost the same but having the powered wheelbarrow has higher capacity for delivering concrete to the...
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Salesman suggest the 262d should be fine, but is this a step down in terms of power from an s300 ? Am favouring the 272d. Would be nice to add a track unit also, but mini ex is at the top of the list also.
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    perhaps I should check out kubota's new ssl75 with its hand/foot controls and its dump height is higher than the track svl75 (only 119"). Anyone run the new ssl75 ? Gas tank mounted to rear door is a concern. How is kubota's resale ?
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Always had run hand/foot. Iso is new too me, tried at dealer's yard but not worked with bucket, just drove around , lifting arms up and down. Rentalshop, you have many hrs. with that cat controls ? Did try bobcat s750 with joysticks, the cat's felt better. But only 5 min. in the seat and just...
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Had tires, bobcat s300 & s175, running bobcats for 15 years, until last fall. think I will hate tracks when i have to hit sidewalks and climb on to road to dump filling the dump truck. Tracks rattle your teeth on pavement. But on the flip side, tracks will not spin and bog down and create...
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    272d is 98 hp, 262d is 75 hp, svl75 is 75 hp.
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Narrowed it down to purchase either cat 272d ($81k cdn.) or 262d ($69k cdn.) or kubota svl75 ($64k cdn.). Yes I know the cat's are wheel units. What brand/model is better and reliable ? I do excavating and grading driveways. Require to excavate existing asphalt driveways and dig the dirt , or...
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