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Originally Posted by jrlogan
Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I need to do some shopping around!
jwcinpk, the real reason I'm interested in the 20 series is the increased lift capacities. I will be doing lots of logging, lots of HEAVY white oak, and a 18' 32" log can weight in the 7000# range. The heaviest I'd run into may be 9000. Obviously I'd be skidding these with the 3PH, but the 5500 wouldn't be able to lift the front of a 9000# log, where the 6520 could. The extra gears, comfortable platform and additional HP are just gravy. |
Jrlogan,
Another thought....which ever you buy.......be sure to drive it for "fit" and operate the loader. The 6520 and 7520 have the same loader and same lift weights, but the 7520 loader is faster to rise. If you can wait on Mahindra to get the 8560 out to the dealers, check it out also.
Lifting the weights you mentioned.............I would lean toward the 7520/6520. Don't know the lift weights for the 8560. I do know it based on the 20 series, so it should be a heavy lifter.
But check with another dealer as the prices you quoted are way high. Where is your farm?
hugs, brandi