zman007007
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So basically, is it only good for a road that has already been graded? If not why not show what it will do on a rough section of road.
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zman007007
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maybe you can post some more videos later to show what it will really do. zmanWilll
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So you own one ?, or are you the dealer ?
mjncad
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How much?
MtnViewRanch
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Sooooo, it looks sort of like these. Grouser Products - Belly Blade
Are these guys one of your competitors?
Are these guys one of your competitors?
JDGreenGrass
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Treemonkey1000
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Looks like a easy way to tear up a tire if you turn into the blade.
Ductape
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Looks pretty slick to me. Granted, it'll have limited use...... but i like it.
Brad_Blazer
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Nice implement.
Looks like a level of complexity and number of hydraulic circuits similar to a backhoe. Plus it's more specialized. I don't understand why the $5,000 price sounds high to anyone. A scrape blade with factory hydraulics for tilt, angle, and offset would cost as much and have fewer functions.
If JD made it it would be $15k.
Looks like a level of complexity and number of hydraulic circuits similar to a backhoe. Plus it's more specialized. I don't understand why the $5,000 price sounds high to anyone. A scrape blade with factory hydraulics for tilt, angle, and offset would cost as much and have fewer functions.
If JD made it it would be $15k.
JDGreenGrass
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Nice implement.
Looks like a level of complexity and number of hydraulic circuits similar to a backhoe. Plus it's more specialized. I don't understand why the $5,000 price sounds high to anyone. A scrape blade with factory hydraulics for tilt, angle, and offset would cost as much and have fewer functions.
If JD made it it would be $15k.
We don't know what JD would charge.....but, if they charged 15k it too would be over priced.!!
Specop_007
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You've never priced pickups have you.
Goodluck w/ That
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I don't understand, he says "he has been reading this for 6yrs". Reading what?? did it take 6 yrs. to develop?? Blade looks very short, don't think your going to get alot of material in front before it rolls over the top. I'm sure a few will sell.
shine
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Mini man
When the ground thaws maybe you could invite a TBN member with a little blade experience from your area to demo your mini maintainer and get back to us?
When the ground thaws maybe you could invite a TBN member with a little blade experience from your area to demo your mini maintainer and get back to us?
JDGreenGrass
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Absolutely I have. No way in heck would I pay $50,000 for a truck. Maybe a house, a fixxer upper.
Let's just say that the mini-maintainer would need to be used commercially for it to be worth $5,000. IMO.
Spudland_Dave
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If JD made it it would be $15k.
And if I made one for myself, it would cost 1k tops...and that includes the cost to get it powdercoated JD Green....
Seriously....not knocking your invention, its a really nice idea...but from a realistic point of view, if I'm gonna pay 5k for it, I just assume pay a little more and get the Grouser Belly blade....Not saying anything bad about you or your version, but I KNOW that in 2/3 years if I need parts or service Grouser will be around to take the call...and the grouser unit looks a little more heavy duty...
Wow, what happen to your posts? you got edited? http://www.minimaintainer.com/
It's a neat tool (although expensive since all the hydraulics). Good luck with it... definitely get some video of turning a bad, non-maintain road into a well groomed road.
