lake side bob
Senior Member
Wondering which compact tracked loaders by "manufacturer" and by "model number" that have the least repair history records and which have the most repairs.
Many of you reading this have personnel experience with these machines I would appreciate it if you would share your comments on your experience.
Thinking of purchasing a used machine and do not want to get burned with a lemon machine.
I will "not be working" this machine as a daily work or as my main machine, if it would get 100 hours a year usage I would be very surprised.
That's why I am looking for a used middle to large size machine. I know the physical locations of the various equipment dealers in my area.
I am familiar with the wear problems with the ASV undercarriage in rocky soils.
The loader will be used in rocky soils not just sand soils. Main usage is moving sand, gravel, small rock 2-1/2 inch sized, grading, etc. no scrap yard or demo or ruff work.
Have rented in the past
ASV RC60 experienced no power to the bucket really disappointed, maybe rental store turned down the Pressure?
ASV SR70 liked the machine
ASV SR80 liked the machine
CAT 257C it was ok machine do not like the lock out system if door is opened and the boom is in the air.
CAT 299D liked the machine powerful, used it to move rock over the edge of a swamp area it has power never got stuck.
TL8 2018 model; one hour in it and I was exhausted, that door shaking over head and the ruff ride. I still will consider a Takeuchi since I do not use one that much, hear good thinks about the make.
I have read a lot of the posts on Heavy Equipment Forums, still undecided, hope your information will help in deciding.
Many of you reading this have personnel experience with these machines I would appreciate it if you would share your comments on your experience.
Thinking of purchasing a used machine and do not want to get burned with a lemon machine.
I will "not be working" this machine as a daily work or as my main machine, if it would get 100 hours a year usage I would be very surprised.
That's why I am looking for a used middle to large size machine. I know the physical locations of the various equipment dealers in my area.
I am familiar with the wear problems with the ASV undercarriage in rocky soils.
The loader will be used in rocky soils not just sand soils. Main usage is moving sand, gravel, small rock 2-1/2 inch sized, grading, etc. no scrap yard or demo or ruff work.
Have rented in the past
ASV RC60 experienced no power to the bucket really disappointed, maybe rental store turned down the Pressure?
ASV SR70 liked the machine
ASV SR80 liked the machine
CAT 257C it was ok machine do not like the lock out system if door is opened and the boom is in the air.
CAT 299D liked the machine powerful, used it to move rock over the edge of a swamp area it has power never got stuck.
TL8 2018 model; one hour in it and I was exhausted, that door shaking over head and the ruff ride. I still will consider a Takeuchi since I do not use one that much, hear good thinks about the make.
I have read a lot of the posts on Heavy Equipment Forums, still undecided, hope your information will help in deciding.