rScotty
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- Joined
- Apr 21, 2001
- Messages
- 8,257
- Location
- Rural mountains - Colorado
- Tractor
- Kubota M59, JD530, JD310SG. Restoring Yanmar YM165D
The cab is a huge step in the right direction. But I'm sure they'll price themselves into a corner. There needs to be more brand competition in this segment.
The M59 already tipped the scales I'm sure a full optioned M62 will be in the range of a small Case or Terex.
Matt
I agree; more competition couldn't hurt. IMHO, near-industrial capabiility coupled with medium size and maneuverability is the new niche market. It might even be a view into construction's future. Just look at all the tiny track loaders on the market. Yep, everything in that market is going to be expensive for awhile - probably a long while. But it's a market where people are willing to spend for capability because they have no choice. We're just lucky to have the M59 to set the standard. It's a serious contender right from the start.
On the cab. Well, I'd love to have one for winter and summer both. But honestly I gotta say that for most of the work I do....in close & tight to buildings or trees or both.....I just hate what I'm about to say here & now, but it needs saying - that unfortunately most of that real close work really does go better from an open cab. OK, there, I said it.
So I'd still like to have a cab, but it would have to be an unusual cab that was able to be opened up for close-in work. Maybe something with removeable panels/windows?
Luck,
rScotty