Interesting: Chinese Mini-Loader

[ponytug]

So... How high do you go? To do?

Just curious,

Peter

Ponytug,
I wanted the diesel engine. Needed the extra lift height the the Gehl offers. Found a good deal on a used machine (the only way to buy one, otherwise they are too pricey). Not many accessories available from Gehl.
They don't keep the mowers (no real demand) and the accessories are expensive anyway. With a little innovation, the power trac stuff can be made to work. Dealer support is only fair (not a lot of these units out there).
Some of the things I really admire about the design (very easy access to most systems) and some things could use some improvement, but then what doesn't. Would I buy another -----man, in heart-beat. Would I recommend one------you betcha. Those of you who own power-tracs understand the
enthusiasm there is for this type of tractor.

 

[TRUKFXR]

The lift is a little under 8'.

 

[ponytug]

FYI: Bobcat was just sold to a Korean conglomerate;
Ingersoll Sets Bobcat Free

With an MSRP of $19,800 including bucket and grapple, this thing looks like it could go head-to-head with the "big, red PTs" from a price perspective...

Mini Loader NEW 27 Hp 4 WHEEL DRIVE Heater NEW - (item 330148717355 end time Jul-29-07 20:39:12 PDT)

Not suggesting that it equates to a PT in either quality or performance today, it just looks like there may be alternatives coming down the pike other than the $50K-plus Yanmars and Kubotas in the mini-loaders....

Thought it was interesting... since I can remember the days when "Made in Japan" meant junk, instead of the benchmark that others compete against. IMO, the Korean products are much improved in quality since their introduction and their shortcomings are being "made up for" by their warranties (Hyundai for example), and it's likely only a matter of time until the quality of the Chinese products improves significantly also...