cybermallinc
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thinking about a small, year round logging & firewood operation in southeastern pa. with a sideline snow removal component. logging terrain is hilly with minimal rock & mostly established logging trails & snow removal is mostly hardtop & some 2b gravel drives.
presently have jd 317 skid steer but it's hard maneuvering in the woods when it's wet. recently demoed the cat 257b & asv rc-60. felt most comfortable in the rc but it doesn't have the lift i need so leaning heavily toward a pt-80 for better suspension/flotation than the 317. i understand it comes at a price but i'm the only operator & take care of my equipment so it should last. the cat is just too much money.
i'm looking for anyone with a pt-80 to tell me what they (don't) like about the new machine? particularly looking for feedback on the mp1 cab (without a lap bar). the tech dept. at asv says it's selling better because it's roomier. i've spoken to one operator who runs the mp2 cab w/ lap bar. only negative i've heard is the rough shift pattern between 1st & 2nd (up or down) unless you throttle down beforehand. thanks
presently have jd 317 skid steer but it's hard maneuvering in the woods when it's wet. recently demoed the cat 257b & asv rc-60. felt most comfortable in the rc but it doesn't have the lift i need so leaning heavily toward a pt-80 for better suspension/flotation than the 317. i understand it comes at a price but i'm the only operator & take care of my equipment so it should last. the cat is just too much money.
i'm looking for anyone with a pt-80 to tell me what they (don't) like about the new machine? particularly looking for feedback on the mp1 cab (without a lap bar). the tech dept. at asv says it's selling better because it's roomier. i've spoken to one operator who runs the mp2 cab w/ lap bar. only negative i've heard is the rough shift pattern between 1st & 2nd (up or down) unless you throttle down beforehand. thanks