JCB 270

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Notforhire

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Southwestern Virginia
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Kubota L47TLB
I've been thinking about getting a CTL or wheeled skid steer, specifically a JCB 270.
The appeal of JCB is the side entrance door. I've owned/operated front entrance SS loaders and have no interest in getting another one.

I'm having a hard time finding positive reviews of JCB products in general. (Mostly electrical problems.)
The other issue is the closest dealer is about 2.5 hrs away.

Do you own one?
Has it been problem free?
 
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Never see them around here. Have you looked at the Kubota's and the Takeuchi's with the roll up overhead doors? Not side entry but the next best thing and no matter where the lift arms are you can exit the cab unlike a traditional side swing door.
 
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I'm presently looking at Kubota. When I had my Bobcat I used to take the door off until the weather turned cold. I do like the Kubota door better. The Bobcat had heat but no AC.
They still have the downside of exiting the cab over the bucket or under raised lift arms.
As much as I like the side door idea I don't have as much faith in JCB as I do in Cat, Kubota and Bobcat
I'm also looking at resale. I don't see any JCB machines around my neck of the woods.
 

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