Jcb 3c ll?

Hello, been reading your forum for a while now and really enjoy the conversations. I have learned a lot from you guys and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Anyway, I'm in the market for a skip for my little 16 acres out here in East Texas. I was going to go the AG tractor route, but have seen prices on used industrial equipment on par with new, smaller tractors. For a few grand more, I can get a much more capable machine.

The ones I have had my eye on are the JD 210LE, Case 570MXT and Cat 414E. There's not many to choose from here in Texas and they are rather scarce, for some odd reason. I was looking at ads this morning and ran across a couple of machines Darr Equipment had in their stock. They both are JCB 3C LL models. One has less than 300hrs and the other a little over 1,000hrs. They both are 2006 and look to be in great shape. Around 90 hp if I remember correctly with rear Gannon. Both are 4x4. Price is $21,000.00 for both.

How would you compare the JCB with other Makes mentioned? It seems like an very good deal, but that makes me suspicious. Should I save my money for a JD, Case or Cat, instead?

Thanks to all who reply!

JCB's are that bad, huh? I guess I'll take that as a yes and continue looking at the others mentioned. Thanks!

you wont go far wrong with one ,no more less reliable than the other makes

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Thanks for the reply. I've actually decided to go another route after care consideration. My garage/barn is only 90 inch tall and I would have a hard time fitting those machines in there. Width and length were not a problem, but height was. Anyway, no big deal as it was a good thing anyway because it forced me to look at other options. And more options are always good.

Thanks!

I only saw your post today and would like to say I operated JCB for more than 30 years.I think the later machines like your 2 mentioned were excellent apart from poor brakes, all else is excellent. good luck in whatever you buy