I’m in the market for a 10k/lb used mini ex that will be used primarily for digging stumps, pulling rock and land clearing.
In that 5 ton range I often look at hp, since I want the most power I can find. But a Cat 304 has 36hp vs a Bobcat 435 with 49hp - should I be looking at bucket digging force instead? I can’t always find breakout force but I see the 304 has a mean breakout force, but I would expect it to be underpowered with only has 36hp. Am I wrong?
What should I be analyzing to determine power when comparing options?
In that 5 ton range I often look at hp, since I want the most power I can find. But a Cat 304 has 36hp vs a Bobcat 435 with 49hp - should I be looking at bucket digging force instead? I can’t always find breakout force but I see the 304 has a mean breakout force, but I would expect it to be underpowered with only has 36hp. Am I wrong?
What should I be analyzing to determine power when comparing options?