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    JCB Teleskid

    I like the idea of it but question how much I will actually use it versus how much I have to pay for it. I saw that it is ~$10k extra for the option which is a little steep in my opinion. I also am not sold on durability yet. I'll be in the market for another machine in ~3 years so that should...
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    Kubota SSV65 EGR & DPF deletes?

    As much as I would like it, I can tell you that the warranty on the engine is nullified if you find a way to delete the DPF.
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    Why no roll up doors

    All manufacturers are required to put a glass breaking hammer in the cab for that very reason. You knock out the front glass.
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    Bobcat T650 vs Kubota SVL75-2

    Coming from Hyd over Hyd, I was not a fan of the EH controls on my Bobcat. However, after a few days in the seat, I was glad that I switched. Because I can dial in the sensitivity based on the job I am doing, I find it much more useful.
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    Wacker ST31

    I rented one about 3 weeks ago for a week while my machine was in the shop. I rented the ST28 (same machine, just the radial version of the ST31). Initially I was thinking that it was going to be too small for my use (I currently have a Bobcat T650) but was surprised by the power. It was as...
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    Why no roll up doors

    I agree 100% on this. Would never buy one because I feel like I am doing the limbo every time I get in and out of the machine. Also forget any chance of ever wearing a hard hat while operating. Yes, I can take it off but then it must be stored which is also impossible to do without throwing it...
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    Takeuchi TW80 Loader

    I know Wacker, CAT, Kubota and JCB build their own. CASE, Deere and Takeuchi both buy them from others. I do not think anyone builds them in the US. Most, if not all, are coming from Europe, usually Germany.
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    Wacker Neuson Skid Steer

    My dealer here has the CTL's. He said that the SSL's are on the way. He said that they are already back-ordered because the plant cannot keep up with orders so that says someone is interested. I sat in the cab of the track loader and it is the roomiest cab I have ever been in....AND this is on...
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    Kubota SSV Owners

    I have always had an issue with the rear mounted fuel tanks. If you do the math, it is about 190lbs of fuel in it which when it is full, acts as a good counter weight (that adds about 300lbs of tip load because of how far away from the front axle it is). However, at the end of the day, my...
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    Toyota Huski SSL

    Anyone know where the Toyota Huski SSL manufactured? Is it built in Australia, Japan, or China (or others)? Just curious because I have had some issues with a Chinese SSL that I do not want to go through that again. I am looking at the 4SDK4 for some landscaping work. Any feedback on this...
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    Hough H-25B payloader, Transmission HELP

    Wow, never seen one of those. It looks like a death trap though.
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    SSL Tire Life. How about you?

    I have a couple of Bobcat S590's that I use mainly on asphalt. I have the Beefy Baby III 12x16.5's on them. I am getting about 1,500 hours out of them but was hoping to get a little more. What kind of life are you getting out of your tires?
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    Kubota SSL

    I do not understand the concept of the fuel tank in the door. Why would you have a machine that the ROC continually drops throughout the day as fuel is consumed? Also, knowing how often things end up in the tailgate, I do not want a fuel tank being the first thing punctured.
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    Kubota SSL

    I have been hearing and/or seeing ads for about 1.5 years for the new Kubota SSL. I have an interest in it since my experience with the CTL has been very positive. However, from what I hear, they have not even started shipping them yet. Makes me a little nervous if they have been holding...
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    High Hydraulic Flow Compact Wheel Loader - CASE 321F vs VOLVO L35G

    WN has several versions with high flow and higher capacity than the WL37. WL52 (33gpm) and WL60 (40gpm) are their 1.25yd and 1.5yd capacity machines.
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    Looking at Compact Wheel Loader

    From a stability perspective, the 4 Wheel Steering has more stability because the weight is always directly behind the load. I have some experience renting a Wacker Neuson loaders and was pretty pleased with it. I used the 550 and it worked well. I was using it for unloading pallets of sod off...
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    Avant Compact Loaders

    I demoed one about 2 years ago. I personally was not a fan. It had a proprietary attachment plate which i did not care for. It was also pretty expensive for what you got out of it. For the price, there were a lot of other machines that had a better value. I get nervous buying something that I...
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    Wacker Neuson Skid Steer

    Anyone had any experience with these yet? I saw some on the dealer lot but haven't stopped by yet. From the road, they are a great looking machine.
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    Giant wheel loader by Tobroko

    They don't look that bad but had never heard of them before here. Looking at the website, it seems like they are known in Europe. My only hesitation is the service side. I'm not sure that I would trust a brand who's only dealer is in TX.
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    Telehandlers with Buckets

    Thanks for the feedback. I was nervous about whether it could take a beating in terms of digging. Judging from the pictures, it is like a small wheel loader or skid steer.
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