Excavators

CelticKubota · Oct 14, 2003

I'm hoping to buy a 3 to 6 ton excavator to work along side my B1750 HST & trailer. I know nothing about excavators, and was wondering if there are any good Forums out there, that I could use? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

The land I will be working on is soft so I'll be looking for light weight dispersion over large tacks and a good length boom. I will be buying secondhand (5 - 7 yrs old)- what are the most reliable models on offer?

Any thing you can tell me will be much appreciated? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

littlediesel · Oct 14, 2003

I have had 5 Kubota excavators and can I tell you from experience that they are one fine machine. I currently have a new KX-61-2 (5900 lbs) and it has alot of power. You cannot go wrong with the Kubota.

Jon

Pks · Oct 20, 2003

Try the construction discussions on this website.

falconry · Oct 23, 2003

Ditto on the kubota excavators. I've talked to some people that have said the Komatsu PC 40-7 is a good machine as well. Cat does have some nice mini-trackhoes, but I think Hitachi has some REALLY nice machines. Here's a couple pics. You of course want to have a hyd. thumb on it because that comes in very usefull.

Blake
WA