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Check this thing out - Poclain excavator

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Andy1845c

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Window shopping for a mini ex I came across this

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/hvo/d/prior-lake-excavator/7053117706.html

Looks to be one of these

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https://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TY45-03-1024x651.jpg
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Whole bunch of pics here too: http://autocart.biz/poclain-ty/

Anyone ever seen one or run one in real life? That control "yoke" looks interesting. Looks awkward and easy to get stuck.
 
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They were a terrible POS. The one I had a go at was the same as the 1st pic .TYS is the model. couldn't dig, couldn't lift a full bucket and could only do 12mph on the road.
 
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Mitch, a Mexican side loader was faster and harder but not as frustrating
 
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mitch504 said:
Wow, I hope somebody grabs that thing up for a museum piece, it looks like a rare POS!
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Honestly from the little bit of googling I did to see what the heck it even was it seems like it is sort of a rare find here in the states.

Personally I think I am going to pass on it. ;)
 
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