Canuck Digger
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- Joined
- Dec 24, 2012
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- Location
- Mission, BC, Canada
- Occupation
- Business Owner, Equipment Operator, Fishing Guide
Contemplating a purchase of one of the two above mentioned. Would consider a Tak as well, but for now, those are the two. Not purchasing brand new, would be a low hour machine 2012 to 2017.
Have I run either one - no
Do I have a dealer near by for both - yes
Am I brand loyal - no
No 1 priority is simplicity and reliability! Pre Def would be ideal.
Not as concerned about break out, gadgets etc. High flow, not a must. Not a big guy so cab size not critical.
Things I like about the kubota: roll up door, bit more lift capacity, Pilot controls (I believe) perceived to have less issues in general.
Things I like about the case: H pattern controls (as I already have a wheel case 445), keep the same brand/color, generally better purchase price than the kubota.
Think having 2 different skid steers with 2 different control patterns wouldn't be fun?
Case did have some chronic issues with the early years of the alpha series, not sure which model year they've been sorted out.
Machine would be used mainly to move materials from A to B, general hard scape/landscape construction, load trucks and final grade
I would certainly consider a Tak, however the 230 I think would be a bit small, the 240 a bit too big, there aren't many around here and dealer support is spotty.
Welcome any/all constructive thoughts.
Have I run either one - no
Do I have a dealer near by for both - yes
Am I brand loyal - no
No 1 priority is simplicity and reliability! Pre Def would be ideal.
Not as concerned about break out, gadgets etc. High flow, not a must. Not a big guy so cab size not critical.
Things I like about the kubota: roll up door, bit more lift capacity, Pilot controls (I believe) perceived to have less issues in general.
Things I like about the case: H pattern controls (as I already have a wheel case 445), keep the same brand/color, generally better purchase price than the kubota.
Think having 2 different skid steers with 2 different control patterns wouldn't be fun?
Case did have some chronic issues with the early years of the alpha series, not sure which model year they've been sorted out.
Machine would be used mainly to move materials from A to B, general hard scape/landscape construction, load trucks and final grade
I would certainly consider a Tak, however the 230 I think would be a bit small, the 240 a bit too big, there aren't many around here and dealer support is spotty.
Welcome any/all constructive thoughts.