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Need some opinions on Compact Skid loader

KSSS

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Idaho
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excavation
I think those look very interesting. I watched the demo at Conexpo last time with great interest. My question would be there is a lot going on with those machines. Do they hold up over time? Parts hard to get in the States are they cost comparable to other OEMs or since they come from France they are even more expensive? Is Mecalac's dealer footprint expanding in the States?
 

Bryan Graham

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Hi, I own a pool and spa dealership, we do alot of above ground pools and have always subbed out excavating, decided we are leaving money on the table and want to get compact skid steer, but want something fairly light for transport, but needs to be able to scape upto 6" of turf up , we definitely don't need anything crazy big... was looking at terex R070t, but wondered if it was powerful enough and good brand, open to any suggestions.
I own a Kubota SVL-75. I have been very happy with it. It is a hydraulic over hydraulic machine. I think the biggest thing with a machine is the dealer. I really like my Kubota dealer and the support that I get.
 

Paul C. Lorusso

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Walpole, Massachusetts
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Sell sand, stone and construction equipment.
I think those look very interesting. I watched the demo at Conexpo last time with great interest. My question would be there is a lot going on with those machines. Do they hold up over time? Parts hard to get in the States are they cost comparable to other OEMs or since they come from France they are even more expensive? Is Mecalac's dealer footprint expanding in the States?

They are rugged machines. Just like any other machine the better its maintained the more you get out of it in higher hours. We don't have complaints about parts availability with our customers. I think the parts is really on the dealer. They should be stocking the correct amount of needed parts. They are less then the competitor because you are getting two machines in one. The versatility is unmatched.
 
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