Compact telehandler

[bluesaxe]

I just ran across this thread and it's fascinating. I've been considering a telehandler because I need to stack hay, cut brush, dig, move materials, and run a snowblower attachment on rough terrain. My biggest question is how they handle on hillsides. Also, does Bobcat make a high flow model in any of theirs? I don't think I've seen one but my research has just begun. Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep, a compact telehandler will do all of that. They have a low center of gravity, so are very stable on hillsides. :thumbsup:

Bobcat makes a standard flow snowblower approved for their CTH models: Find Bobcat Attachments - Bobcat Company

 

[bluesaxe]

Thanks. The Bobcat guys tell me their telehandlers are at the lower end of spec for their larger blowers. I have to deal with Sierra Nevada snow, aka Sierra Cement, so I might have to find something with higher flow rates. Otherwise I'd grab a Bobcat for sure.

Yep, a compact telehandler will do all of that. They have a low center of gravity, so are very stable on hillsides. :thumbsup:

Bobcat makes a standard flow snowblower approved for their CTH models: Find Bobcat Attachments - Bobcat Company

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[Xfaxman]

You're welcome. There are a lot of other brands to check out, but I recommend getting one with a SSQA, or at least an adapter to SSQA.

 

[ArmyDoc]

My v519 arrived today. I spent a few hours moving wind-fall trees with it. I really like this machine. A few first thoughts:

1) It's A LOT more stable than my tractor. It did not feel unstable at all transitioning across old terraces that we have here in the south (30 degree grades where the one level drops down to the next 2-3 ft lower)

2) I now understand why Xfaxman emphasized the jaw opening on the grapple. I rented the bobcat grapple, which is a good strong grapple, but I doubt it opens much more than 36 inches... Would have been easier at 48 or 50.

3) Controls are taking a little to get used to. Not hard, but I intuitively move things the opposite way I should, so there is a learning curve.

All in all, great machine and I'm very happy with my purchase.

 

[MossRoad]

I'm drooling..... :drool:

 

[Xfaxman]

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

If it is the grapple opening and closing that feels backwards, swap the grapple connectors. Then swap back before returning.

 

[mike69440]

Very nice machine . Really good size on the tires. Ground engagement type design and tough. Now it it had high flow, a PTO with 3 point and a backhoe size similar to a M59/M62., it could do everything but fly.

 

[ArmyDoc]

Very nice machine . Really good size on the tires. Ground engagement type design and tough. Now it it had high flow, a PTO with 3 point and a backhoe size similar to a M59/M62., it could do everything but fly.

The dealer is pretty sure they can add hydraulics to the rear. If so, I will be able to use it to pull a draw type disk harrow, which is about all I need. I do wish it had 27gpm (upper standard flow) instead of 21. But unless it had a separate high flow line, I wouldn't want high flow (in other words, I wouldn't want high flow only).

Now if I can figure out how to make it fly...

 

[ArmyDoc]

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

If it is the grapple opening and closing that feels backwards, swap the grapple connectors. Then swap back before returning.

Thanks for the tip! I'll probably do that with the grapple I end up buying... not worth the effort on the rental.