Gehl RT175 tracked skid-steer or CTL?

245dlc · Jun 30, 2020

Hi I'm looking at buying my first machine and a have seen a number of these Gehl machines for sale some with not a lot of hours. I understand these are the first in house designed CTL's for Gehl/Mustang are there any issues with them that I should be concerned with? I think much of the work I'll be chasing is dirt moving or in our case mud and snow removal in the winter. I might also get a bush hog style mower for some light to medium mowing/ mulching.

245dlc · Jul 6, 2020

Wow nobody has any experience with Gehl/Mustang CTL's?

B_Campbell · Jul 6, 2020

I have a 2017 rt210. Has been a great machine so far with no major repairs to speak of. Couple odd sensors here and there, but I have come to realize that with modern equipment and all the electronics on them you are bound to have that with any brand. The 210 has very much impressed me with its power and traction. Had a bobcat t190 and a new Holland c185 before the Gehl and I prefer the Gehl over both of those.

245dlc · Jul 7, 2020

Ok thanks for your response time will tell what I will acquire in the next little while.

Mark13 · Jul 9, 2020

I've spent some time in one of the early RT210 machines, it made it to about 500hrs before the owner gave up on it and traded it off. In that time it had turbo problems, and broke both lift cylinders (at seperate times), also had power quick attach gremlins. I think the newer ones are better but the early ones sure didn't leave a good impression compared to the Takeuchi built machines.

245dlc · Jul 10, 2020

Mark13 said:
I've spent some time in one of the early RT210 machines, it made it to about 500hrs before the owner gave up on it and traded it off. In that time it had turbo problems, and broke both lift cylinders (at seperate times), also had power quick attach gremlins. I think the newer ones are better but the early ones sure didn't leave a good impression compared to the Takeuchi built machines.

That's odd as far as the engine goes aren't they powered by Yanmar? Guess I'll stay away from the older ones.

Joe Fick · Jul 11, 2020

I've ran ghel. Theyre just bulky underpowered n electrical issue. Yes they have yamnar engines n not sure why it's weak n underpowered. My 333g Deere has a yamnar engine n it's a freaking beast

Mark13 · Jul 11, 2020

245dlc said:
That's odd as far as the engine goes aren't they powered by Yanmar? Guess I'll stay away from the older ones.

I believe it was Yanmar powered, both of my machines have Yanmar engines but I think the Gehl at the farm was just one problem after another weather it was a Gehl component or 3rd party.

245dlc · Jul 11, 2020

Mark13 said:
I believe it was Yanmar powered, both of my machines have Yanmar engines but I think the Gehl at the farm was just one problem after another weather it was a Gehl component or 3rd party.

Ok that might explain why I've seen so many for sale with very few hours and cheap prices. Too bad they didn't get some advice or training on to build a CTL from Takeuchi.

apetad · Aug 20, 2020

In Gehl you want gen 2 or gen 3, Vastly improved 22 areas, In Mustang NXT2 or NXT3 same improvements. FYI all are switching from electronic drive to pilot controls now. But that means 2019 or newer

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