VTEK VT1 backhoe attachment

[joemama24]

Looking to purchase a Yanmar 2310D that comes with a VTEK loader and backhoe attachment priced at $15k. After looking around there is hardly any information in regard to the VTEK loaders. Actually almost non existent. Are they even worth trying? I have 1.5 acres and am looking to do some trenching, spreading gravel, landscaping with the machine, but don't want something that will break and crap out of luck for parts. The machine itself looks to be in great condition. Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

 

[runningbird]

Key word in your question is "looks". If you are in AZ and looking at the seller in Gilbert, be careful.

 

[deezler]

What even is that machine...? Looks like something you would buy and use in rural asia. I would find something used that meets your needs for ~$15k before I would buy one of those pieces of Chinesium.

 

[dfkrug]

After looking around there is hardly any information in regard to the VTEK loaders.

I have never heard of VTEK loaders or backhoes. I would not be too concerned about sourcing parts from the maker since both attachments are quite simple and you can repair or replace parts with aftermarket parts.

 

[joemama24]

Key word in your question is "looks". If you are in AZ and looking at the seller in Gilbert, be careful.

Really? Past experience? They are located in Gilbert.

 

[joemama24]

What even is that machine...? Looks like something you would buy and use in rural asia. I would find something used that meets your needs for ~$15k before I would buy one of those pieces of Chinesium.

Appreciate the sentiment. I have been searching here in AZ. Any good recommendations for another option for ~$15k?

 

[joemama24]

I have never heard of VTEK loaders or backhoes. I would not be too concerned about sourcing parts from the maker since both attachments are quite simple and you can repair or replace parts with aftermarket parts.

Where would be some good options to look for aftermarket parts?

 

[Carl_NH]

Yes - VTEK seems to be a light duty 3PT BH set up. The 3PT BH is not a good idea, and as others have said - spend 15K on a used sub compact TLB -Kubota BX25, Mahindra eMAX, or Massey 17 series, or Yanmar SA325 with a proper integrated BH.