Spyder1953
New Member
Im a custom homebuilder in Colorado and Im starting to hunt for a 8000 lbs 4x4 tele handler. I have rented many ( Cat, Gehl, sky tract, gradual, Terex ) before and want to get info from mechanics about what brand has the best maintenance record. Im leaning toward Gehl and IR machines in the 1998- 2004 under 3000 hours range looking to spend $35000. Focusing on american diesel engines ( John Deere, Cummings ) and will be putting on 700-1200 hours per year. Any insight will be appreciated. Also is their a company that does inspection of Tele-handlers before I buy. I would fly in a mechanic to inspect.