Tommjr
Well-Known Member
I'm thinking about purchasing a new 5 Ton Mini. I have been trying the new bobcat, John Deere, and CAT.
I used to own a Yanmar VIO 50, which I thought was probably the best Mini-Ex made.
Now, I am convinced that the Deere has pulled ahead from the Yanmar.
I have narrowed it down to either the CAT or DEERE. I like the options that CAT has. It has the thumb and boom swing function right on the pilot control, it seems to be roomy, and it has A/C.
The DEERE seems to be a lot smoother, however, it doesn't seem to offer the same options for around the same price.
The one machine is a 2008 DEERE 50D with 300 Hrs. No cab or thumb, and it sells for $45,000.
The other machine is a 2008 CAT 305C CR with 552 Hrs, fully loaded with cab, heat, A/C and a thumb. That machine sells for $51,000.
Both machines are super clean machines, and both companies have parts and service 15 miles away. So there is no real worry about down time there.
I am just curious, (without biased bashing) what machines do you guys run or own and could you give me some thoughts.
The reason I am not buying another Yanmar, is the dealer that sold them is now selling the DEERE.
Thanks!!
I used to own a Yanmar VIO 50, which I thought was probably the best Mini-Ex made.
Now, I am convinced that the Deere has pulled ahead from the Yanmar.
I have narrowed it down to either the CAT or DEERE. I like the options that CAT has. It has the thumb and boom swing function right on the pilot control, it seems to be roomy, and it has A/C.
The DEERE seems to be a lot smoother, however, it doesn't seem to offer the same options for around the same price.
The one machine is a 2008 DEERE 50D with 300 Hrs. No cab or thumb, and it sells for $45,000.
The other machine is a 2008 CAT 305C CR with 552 Hrs, fully loaded with cab, heat, A/C and a thumb. That machine sells for $51,000.
Both machines are super clean machines, and both companies have parts and service 15 miles away. So there is no real worry about down time there.
I am just curious, (without biased bashing) what machines do you guys run or own and could you give me some thoughts.
The reason I am not buying another Yanmar, is the dealer that sold them is now selling the DEERE.
Thanks!!