I am looking at a platform for a forestry masticator. Commonly called these days in large parts of the country, a mulcher.
The PT110 Forestry is a very nice machine and is purposefully built for the job. The Kubota SVL90-2 is a new-comer to the field and is a LOT less expensive than the PT110 or any of the other competitors, Cat, Deere, Bobcat etc., but it is not designed or built specifically for the purpose (of course none of the others are either except for maybe the forestry package on the John Deere). I have read on here where some folks have purchased the Kubota for this purpose and seem to be very happy. Also have read where all models have been bad-mouthed for various reasons.
It seems from my research that the SVL90-2 belly plate can not be removed/lowered thus it is nearly impossible to keep the area clean and is thus a bit of a problem with build up and possible fire potential.
Is that true?
I was told (have not verified) that there is a problem getting insurance for the SVL90-2 for forestry applications due to this built up in the belly area of debris that can not be cleared. Is that true have any of the SVL90-2 owners had problems and how have you dealt with them? I have heard about the DPF build up but that can be cleaned with some level of diligence.
The SVL90-2 also has less protection for sensitive area from the beating that occurs while working the forest.
Any problems that you SVL owners have had in this regard?
Have read of some build quality issue where the PT110 has had issues shortly after delivery due to poor quality control. Is that true?
Any facts that you can feed me to clarify I would appreciate it.
The PT110 Forestry is a very nice machine and is purposefully built for the job. The Kubota SVL90-2 is a new-comer to the field and is a LOT less expensive than the PT110 or any of the other competitors, Cat, Deere, Bobcat etc., but it is not designed or built specifically for the purpose (of course none of the others are either except for maybe the forestry package on the John Deere). I have read on here where some folks have purchased the Kubota for this purpose and seem to be very happy. Also have read where all models have been bad-mouthed for various reasons.
It seems from my research that the SVL90-2 belly plate can not be removed/lowered thus it is nearly impossible to keep the area clean and is thus a bit of a problem with build up and possible fire potential.
Is that true?
I was told (have not verified) that there is a problem getting insurance for the SVL90-2 for forestry applications due to this built up in the belly area of debris that can not be cleared. Is that true have any of the SVL90-2 owners had problems and how have you dealt with them? I have heard about the DPF build up but that can be cleaned with some level of diligence.
The SVL90-2 also has less protection for sensitive area from the beating that occurs while working the forest.
Any problems that you SVL owners have had in this regard?
Have read of some build quality issue where the PT110 has had issues shortly after delivery due to poor quality control. Is that true?
Any facts that you can feed me to clarify I would appreciate it.