Aliate
Senior Member
jeeze lots of replies, I would consider JD's but I am going to be buying an early 2000's model and I only like the newer JD stuff. Once again thank you everyone for the input.
jeeze lots of replies, I would consider JD's but I am going to be buying an early 2000's model and I only like the newer JD stuff. Once again thank you everyone for the input.
The spongy feel on the Cat machines can be caused by having the ride control activated. I think the operators manual says to shut off the ride control while digging. It makes a difference.
OC
Hello.
I prefer the Case.
I am all of 5'6", and some of my friends are even smaller.
Even with the Cat seat all the way forward my feet have no place to perch.
And the controls?! who needs the sticks so far out? 6" shorter would be nice.
Seatbelt? I need that and a foam back cushion just to stay in the saddle.
Just for grins and giggles 2 of us decided to see if we both could fit in a Cat seat, it is a tight squeeze, but we both fit.
As far as visibility goes, with things like a bobcat I have concern, I can see little out the back window, so it is not just hoes.
Cat defender here. This post seems a little contradictory (with itself) to me. On one comment you say that the Cats are to big for your stature (vs the Case per the thread title), then you go on to say that you can fit (2) guys in the Case seat, which sounds like it's bigger than any other backhoe seat. If you are talking about the "D" model Cats (which is what the OP is requesting)the issue with the seat height is remedied simply by removing some air from the air ride seat. I'm not sure what you mean about the sticks being "so far out" since they are pilot controls and are positioned right next to your thighs (unless you are talking about the 416 instead of the 420, or you are not moving them into the operating position). I'm not sure what the Bobcat has to do with anything here.
Sorry to pick your post apart. I see at the beginning that you prefer the Case and thats fine. I would like a little clarification on your supporting comments though.