Look slick! Funny enough I have the exact same machine just enclosed cab model and was doing a retaining wall at my house, and just used chains to lift pallets. Full pallets of 3,000lbs were doable with the bucket on. Slow to hook up, but machine wasn't tippy because you can get weight so close in. Was contemplating building forks, but finally purchased a CTL so don't think I will really need them for the mini-ex anymore.
A 8 ton is a funny size IMO and not good for much too big for the little jobs, too small for the big jobs and tough to haul, i've rented one, and wanted my 153 back so bad. The extra size and weight is a pain, and my 153 had power digging power by far.
A 8 ton is a funny size IMO and not good for much too big for the little jobs, too small for the big jobs and tough to haul, i've rented one, and wanted my 153 back so bad. The extra size and weight is a pain, and my 153 had power digging power by far.