Hi, I'm new to the forum today. I have read some old posts over the last few months to learn about the different attributes of the various brands of telehandlers. I've determined that a 8000# or 9000# machine is suitable for our residential and farm building construction business. I've been drawn to the GRADALL 534D-9-45 for it's heavy boom design as well the JLG G9-43A and a third choice of the Skytrak 8042.
We will be lifting and placing lifts or part lifts of plywood on to second floors or roofs and perhaps outfit with a 10' wide platform for metal roofing and siding. Possibly seting up with a 15' truss boom.
I've been having the most luck finding the Gradall machines in the 2003 range with between 2500 and 4000 hours selling for about $25-$28K with various tire condition. I've learned they are $1200 a wheel to replace and foam fill which has a huge affect on price in this price range. I'm assuming the Gradalls with the rear pivot steer will steer similar to a warehouse forklift; small turning radius but a little hard on the turf. The 4 wheel steer units seem like they may have some advantages too; the crab steering could be very handy.
Currently I'm looking at a 2003 GRADALL 534D-9-45 with 4100 hours that has recent paint and brand new rock tires for $26,500. I'd like to be lower with the hours but the unit seems to be in nice shape and currently is a rental unit.
I'm in a colder climate in southern Alberta where it could be running on -20C days. Are the cummins or deere engines typically cold blooded? Block heaters available?
I'd really appreciate some feedback on these machines and if there are any strong or weak points. I have seen a 2002 JLG G9-43A with 2500 hours go for $21,000 on auction (IRn Plnt) that was in nice shape. Maybe I should be holding out for one of these.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
~Gerald
We will be lifting and placing lifts or part lifts of plywood on to second floors or roofs and perhaps outfit with a 10' wide platform for metal roofing and siding. Possibly seting up with a 15' truss boom.
I've been having the most luck finding the Gradall machines in the 2003 range with between 2500 and 4000 hours selling for about $25-$28K with various tire condition. I've learned they are $1200 a wheel to replace and foam fill which has a huge affect on price in this price range. I'm assuming the Gradalls with the rear pivot steer will steer similar to a warehouse forklift; small turning radius but a little hard on the turf. The 4 wheel steer units seem like they may have some advantages too; the crab steering could be very handy.
Currently I'm looking at a 2003 GRADALL 534D-9-45 with 4100 hours that has recent paint and brand new rock tires for $26,500. I'd like to be lower with the hours but the unit seems to be in nice shape and currently is a rental unit.
I'm in a colder climate in southern Alberta where it could be running on -20C days. Are the cummins or deere engines typically cold blooded? Block heaters available?
I'd really appreciate some feedback on these machines and if there are any strong or weak points. I have seen a 2002 JLG G9-43A with 2500 hours go for $21,000 on auction (IRn Plnt) that was in nice shape. Maybe I should be holding out for one of these.
Thanks in advance for any replies!
~Gerald