Compact articulated loaders

   / Compact articulated loaders #32  
Someone should make a farm-oriented compact loader with a PTO and 3pt hitch. The hitch alone wouldn't be very hard to add at the factory. There is a backhoe mount back there.

Bruce
 
   / Compact articulated loaders #33  
   / Compact articulated loaders #34  
jmc said:
Bobcat made a 2000 back in the 80's. I'd like to have one:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FrQBitzgieU&desktop_uri=/watch?v=FrQBitzgieU
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Thanks for link - We've owned exactly the same Bobcat model for years (3rd photo below) & I'm yet to come across another (which I'd buy tomorrow), they seem to be as rare as "hens teeth".

We also run on the farms two other compact articulated loaders (CALs) , a Kubota Rseries & the Mitsui in the frst two photo's below (weighing in @c.1.2Tonne it easily fits on a light trailer behind a Landcruiser).

CALs "punch" usually well above their weight compared with the skid steers we run, but like most things they do some tasks well & some not so great, having used them with4/1 buckets, forks, PHD's & QR backhoes:
- the big advantages with CALs vs similar HP Skiddies are they're a much easier "ride" on the operator, lighter footed/nimble(especially with clip on dual wheels in softer ground), don't churn up the ground so much, lift more weight with higher reach, ease of maintenance/repair, ease of entry & speed of operation + somewhat more ground clearance
- main downsides are, the centre of gravity is a little higher (though generally still stable in most conditions,except when turning @ higher lifts), larger turning circle, far less forgiving on an unskilled "driver" as it takes a while to graduate to an "operator"
 

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   / Compact articulated loaders #35  
The 2000 I tried to buy last year was from its second owner (1987) and it looked a little rough. Last year, another guy told him it was worth about US$10,000 and when I went back to offer him quite a bit less, he had already sold it for $9000. It had front hydraulics, a 4 in 1 bucket and the Bobcat quick attach. Would have been a nice solution for an occasional forklift, property maintenance, and snow removal at the shop.
 
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#36  
Looking at 3pt hitch+ pto, GIANT loaders have the option for that.
3pt hitch +pto loader.jpg
 
   / Compact articulated loaders #37  
Chrissleurink said:
Looking at 3pt hitch+ pto, GIANT loaders have the option for that.
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=355928"/>
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That's pretty cool.
 
   / Compact articulated loaders #38  
The wheel loaders according to numbers in Europe are the skid steer here and vice-versa! The reasons are the same as the high speed tractors in Europe are often used like trucks for hauling goods.
Other then the speed they also are designed for about 10,000 hours of use before to many repairs are made and selling four brands of skid steers I can tell you it is a rare one to go that far without putting money into a skid steer.. Not just the fact of tires needing to be replaced on the "skid" steer in a thousand hours or less normally they are a hydraulically driven machine and costly to operate compared to the wheel loaders. We have been selling two brands of wheel loaders in our mix one articulate and one wheel steer and where we do get the people to change over they enjoy the lower operating costs although they are not quite as maneuverable as a skid steer. The price is higher getting in but by the hour they are cheaper to own.
 
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That Giant with the 3PH has deffinitely got my attention. Any idea if the PTS is mechanically coupled or is it hydraulic? PTO Speed options? That would be one sweet machine!

EDIT: I looked on the Web Site. I have no patience for trying to find things on Web Sites. Usually just look for an 800 number and tell them to send me a link! I would like to know the exact model name and number for that machine pictured with the PTO.

I was at an Auction a few years back. There were a few brand new Chinese (or maybe Korean) Wheel loaders up for Auction. Plastic still on the seats. I don't remember the names, but I had never heard of them. Don't get me wrong, I find any wheel loader a thing of beauty, but these were kind of chinsy! I don't think they sold, and they could have been had cheap, like below $20,000 if I remember correctly. Somebody could have had a **** of a deal or screwed themselves royally! Who knows?

Anyone see the Youtube Video of the five (or so) year old kid running the wheel loader? Something to see! No bubble wrapped kid there!
 
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