csquared, how do you like the john deere forestry machine? seems to be a ton of those in western bc. a customer of mine just purchased a used 2554 log loader with a new 623c head. i haven't been able to see it run but built about right it seems, maybe i will post a picture if i slow down long enough to get one, probably see it tuesday...........theironoracle
Were do i start....
I don't think we will buy another loader, processor or road builder that isn't green. Everything is oversized and build for the bush.. pumps, motor, rotec, track gear, swing gear. they are essentially a 250 machine or bigger in a 200 size. they are very heavily built,everything is 1/4 steel or bigger, no sheet metal. Attention to detail, hand holds, railings, foot steps, storage, filter placement, lights etc etc. The only grief i have with them is the cab's. They were built in 2002 and haven't really changed at all. There due for an update in 2014(G series with new emissions)it would be nice to see a little better A/C, insulating from motor heat behind the cab, change to shorter joysticks mounted on a air ride seat would be nice. new gauges with all your operating temps.
We have D series machines now, and they made some big changes to them from the 2554, the 2054's and 2554s are still a really good machine tho.
