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  1. K

    First Excavator

    While I don't have comments on your specific machines, I can tell you about my own experiences on our farm that is roughly 100 acres of cultivated land and another hundred acres of wooded land. All of it is hilly. After renting a few machines in the 8-12 ton sizes, we got a Kobelco SK135SRLC...
  2. K

    anyone used a Hitachi ex225 or zx225?

    Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. Will check out the machine this week.
  3. K

    anyone used a Hitachi ex225 or zx225?

    Wide range of work This would be a farm machine and the list would include clearing, digging as deep as 15-18 ft, stump pulling, placing concrete trench culverts, assorted drainage improvements, and so on.
  4. K

    anyone used a Hitachi ex225 or zx225?

    Going to look at one (ex225) that's been used primarily for residential demo. Any opinions on the machine or on specific things to watch out for on a machine that's seen alot of demo use? Thanks.
  5. K

    Farm excavator

    Thanks for the replies and sound advice. Pushcat, I understand what you're saying about the track loader but there are aspects of the excavator such as the vertical reach and the ability to really dig (we have a creek crossing to replace and it will probably involve digging 8+ feet deep) that...
  6. K

    Farm excavator

    (long post) Am looking for a used excavator for our family farm. Roughly 100 acres of crop/pasture land and another 100 acres of forest. Much of the perimeter and forest road network as been neglected for a number of years. What I want to be able to do: 1. Reclaim, maintain, and improve...
  7. K

    Which excavators are made by the same people??

    Clearly a lot of you guys really know the manufacturing history. Are particular manufactures that are likely consolidation candidates/victims during this economic downturn?
  8. K

    New member with pics

    She may well think so but she's a wise woman and acts like I already own and expertly operate the heavy equipment I dream about. Thanks for the welcome - this is a great forum.
  9. K

    New member with pics

    And I am probably newer still. Man, these rigs look like fun. My wife probably thinks I've lost it looking at all this equipment online. Since I am usually under gunned equipment-wise, the size and power of these big machines has a certain appeal.
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