2.7t??

[JoeS]

Thinking about a new machine, ez26-2, dx27-7 or a 302.7?
Anyone with real world experience?
The other thing is i found a lightly used 5t machine for similar money as a new 2.7t. Got me thinking is there anyone running a 5 t as a do it all machine? Or is it just a annoying size too big for small jobs too small for bigger jobs?

 

[Furniss]

Thinking about a new machine, ez26-2, dx27-7 or a 302.7?
Anyone with real world experience?
The other thing is i found a lightly used 5t machine for similar money as a new 2.7t. Got me thinking is there anyone running a 5 t as a do it all machine? Or is it just a annoying size too big for small jobs too small for bigger jobs?

Depends on your work and transport options ...I could happilly manage with 6.5t and occasional 1.5t use ...2 machines are very handy to have.

We've said it before that a 5/6t machine is a really great size to cover lots of bases if you're geared up to shift it.

 

[doobin]

Thinking about a new machine, ez26-2, dx27-7 or a 302.7?
Anyone with real world experience?
The other thing is i found a lightly used 5t machine for similar money as a new 2.7t. Got me thinking is there anyone running a 5 t as a do it all machine? Or is it just a annoying size too big for small jobs too small for bigger jobs?

An awful lot comes down to whether you can transport a larger machine yourself. The 2.7t class exists soley as the largest machine you can transport on a 3.5t trailer.

 

[JoeS]

Depends on your work and transport options ...I could happilly manage with 6.5t and occasional 1.5t use ...2 machines are very handy to have.

We've said it before that a 5/6t machine is a really great size to cover lots of bases if you're geared up to shift it.

transport isn't a issue, just not sure which way to go, it was a true 5t machine i was looking at

 

[doobin]

transport isn't a issue, just not sure which way to go, it was a true 5t machine i was looking at

Really depends upon your work mate! I'd not be without a 2.7t, but I don't run a lorry and most of my jobs are fairly compact or light duty.

 

[Furniss]

transport isn't a issue, just not sure which way to go, it was a true 5t machine i was looking at

If its a true 5t then not much harder to get in than 3t ...that being said sometimes I take 3t cos there is a bit less to watch out for..but mine is 6.5 ish, if your on price work you can poss get a bit more done on some jobs with 5t v 3t

What other machines have you ?

 

[JoeS]

Really depends upon your work mate! I'd not be without a 2.7t, but I don't run a lorry and most of my jobs are fairly compact or light duty.

work well yes thats the other thing its a first step into my own machine after years of driving for others and hiring plant. Used to 8/9T machines mostly but profit margins and less investment seem to make smaller plant more appealing! Hence what took me towards a 2.7t

 

[JoeS]

If its a true 5t then not much harder to get in than 3t ...that being said sometimes I take 3t cos there is a bit less to watch out for..but mine is 6.5 ish, if your on price work you can poss get a bit more done on some jobs with 5t v 3t

What other machines have you ?

just the seeding stuff and compact tractor/ larger tractors and trailers.
always hired or just Op hire before

 

[Furniss]

What did u hire most ? That might answer your question

 

[JoeS]

What did u hire most ? That might answer your question

ive had every damn thing from a 13t to a 1.8t. hiring is annoying here with limited options and shitty equipment.

 

[JoeS]

basically what im asking is would a 5t machine bridge the gap between a 2.7 and a 8t or will it just be a ill thing that doesn't do either job well?

 

[Furniss]

If you can physically get it in on the job then a 5t would cover 3t to 8t
As said before on other threads 5t is a sweet spot, I dont miss my 8t at all... its not quite what your considering but my 6.5t wacket doesnt really get bested by an 8t kubota and imho a 5/6t machine is generally a better place to be.

 

[Monkeybusiness]

I’d use my 6 tonne Takeuchi before my 2.7 tonne Bobcat every single day of the week…

 

[Furniss]

I’d use my 6 tonne Takeuchi before my 2.7 tonne Bobcat every single day of the week…

Yeah but ones a merc and the others a dacia 🫣

 

[JoeS]

I’d use my 6 tonne Takeuchi before my 2.7 tonne Bobcat every single day of the week…

how do you get on with the tb260? i really liked the 290 i drove

 

[JoeS]

If you can physically get it in on the job then a 5t would cover 3t to 8t
As said before on other threads 5t is a sweet spot, I dont miss my 8t at all... its not quite what your considering but my 6.5t wacket doesnt really get bested by an 8t kubota and imho a 5/6t machine is generally a better place to be.

do you like the et65? i thought the et90 was a fairly good machine

 

[Furniss]

do you like the et65? i thought the et90 was a fairly good machine

Maybe the cabs a bit close to tracks if you were on rough work in the woods and initially it felt like boom could come back to cab a wee bit but you should try one if you get chance, only 1m95 wide but very stable.
Quality machine - hi spec as standard - drives lovely, well thought out and put together - not sure there's anything better in this 5/6t category.

 

[Storrsy]

Just to be devil's advocate. I have an 8ton and 2.8t. just as happy in the 2.8t for a day as the 8 ton. The 2.8t gets waaay more use. It depends on jobs of course but the smaller machine fits in places, easy to transport, very frugal on fuel, easier to get in and out of if it's one of those jobs. Have also had a 5 ton. For me it was exactly as you describe- not big enough to do the meaty jobs but still hassle of transport etc- again would take the 2.8t most of the time.

Been in my 1.8t a bit recently. Suddenly realise how much more capable and enjoyable when I jump back in the 2.8t. I don't get that same gratification when going from the 2.8 to 8 ton. Although again some jobs the 2.8t clearly doesn't have the grunt or bulk shifting capacity.

 

[Furniss]

Just to be devil's advocate. I have an 8ton and 2.8t. just as happy in the 2.8t for a day as the 8 ton. The 2.8t gets waaay more use. It depends on jobs of course but the smaller machine fits in places, easy to transport, very frugal on fuel, easier to get in and out of if it's one of those jobs. Have also had a 5 ton. For me it was exactly as you describe- not big enough to do the meaty jobs but still hassle of transport etc- again would take the 2.8t most of the time.

Been in my 1.8t a bit recently. Suddenly realise how much more capable and enjoyable when I jump back in the 2.8t. I don't get that same gratification when going from the 2.8 to 8 ton. Although again some jobs the 2.8t clearly doesn't have the grunt or bulk shifting capacity.

How do you move your 8t ?

 

[Storrsy]

How do you move your 8t ?

Not myself. Which admittedly is half the problem but honestly for the majority of jobs I find a 2.8t fine and makes a good attachment carrier. The big one only really comes out when really needed and as you know it's for sale because it costs me say £200 each way delivery- so thats £400 per job as cant always tie it in with another job. Local plant hire will deliver whatever size I require for £60. When mine has gone this is just the easier way- hire in big machine for bulk work and leave the 2.8t to do the rest- which in my case is probably about 80% of my work anyway.