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mbavers

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I want to buy a good one with reversing capability. Only one I am familiar with is Wacker Neuson. The features i want are reversing, rounded plate edge that won't groove too badly, and a large plate. I would appreciate any feedback by someone with experience. Not necessarily looking for cheapest, as I will have this for many years.
 
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I have several contractors that have numerous different types and models of them. I don't (refuse) to repair them but I do see a lot of engine swaps on them. Most seem to be the same outside of the powerplants in which the Honda engines have been the most reliable that I have seen. The ones I hate the most are those jumping jack bastards. I had to run a Wisconsin-Robin one in the bottom of pipeline ditches when I was 17 years old. I don't know how many times that b*****d would get away from me and compact my foot into the dirt. Then trying to start that thing in the ditch, the 2 stroke engine would run just enough for the packer to extend like a hard-on and try to fall over on the unlevel ground in the ditch. AHHHH...….the memories!
 
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brianbulldozer

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I own several Webers, both gas and diesel and have had good luck with them. They all are basically on a suicide mission and eventually beat themselves to death. The large diesel is my favorite just for how hard it hits. I never worry about getting compaction if the 1200 lb. sled has gone over it a time or two. The only real issue I have had is with the Hatz diesel motor, I have had bad oil leaks (push rod tube seals), broken fuel tank mounts and have even broken the flywheel to crank bolts.
 
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mbavers

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Vetech63 said:
I have several contractors that have numerous different types and models of them. I don't (refuse) to repair them but I do see a lot of engine swaps on them. Most seem to be the same outside of the powerplants in which the Honda engines have been the most reliable that I have seen. The ones I hate the most are those jumping jack bastards. I had to run a Wisconsin-Robin one in the bottom of pipeline ditches when I was 17 years old. I don't know how many times that b*****d would get away from me and compact my foot into the dirt. Then trying to start that thing in the ditch, the 2 stroke engine would run just enough for the packer to extend like a hard-on and try to fall over on the unlevel ground in the ditch. AHHHH...….the memories!
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Yeah, I've got no use for a jumping jack. Thanks.
 
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mbavers

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brianbulldozer said:
I own several Webers, both gas and diesel and have had good luck with them. They all are basically on a suicide mission and eventually beat themselves to death. The large diesel is my favorite just for how hard it hits. I never worry about getting compaction if the 1200 lb. sled has gone over it a time or two. The only real issue I have had is with the Hatz diesel motor, I have had bad oil leaks (push rod tube seals), broken fuel tank mounts and have even broken the flywheel to crank bolts.
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Thanks.
 
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