Kato 1220se||

[FarmerAlex]

Gday all, Look i'm posting on this thread as need some advice on an excavator. I currently run my own agri business doing hay and tillage and general work, Have a unimog 4wd tractor covering all that work. Now i wanted to expand into earthmoving and i wonder how versatile a excavator can be for doing various jobs? I have been keeping my eye on a Kato 1220SE||, it looks a bit rough but still usable, would this be a good solid machine to enter into the earthmoving business?

any help greatly appreciated

many thanks

Alex :d

 

[John C.]

I was hoping that all of those had gone out of existence.

The electronics are absolutely horrible, the hydraulics are very prone to overheating and they leak everywhere. I worked for a dealer of them one time. I didn't leave that dealer because of that line but it was a relief to never have to work on one ever again.

I don't know if they ever put in a parts depot in this country. I would recommend a pick a shovel over one of those machines.

Do what you want and good luck!

 

[FarmerAlex]

Thanks John, its always better to ask people with experience. Well i dont think i will be touching it, had a look at the pictures and there appear to be leaks coming from all sorts of places. Given the poor quality of the build, id rather go and purchase dish-washing liquid and try and wash the soil away . Thanks for the honest opinion

Best wishes
Alex