Yanmar SV26 vs Kubota KX027-4 vs Bobcat E27

[S B Rural Contracting]

What's the e27 like without the extra counterweight? I was half thinking of leaving that off and putting steel tracks on.

 

[S B Rural Contracting]

You lot have inspired me, seeing as its a nice day and all. I get it now, somewhere to rest your feet

 

[Storrsy]

You lot have inspired me, seeing as its a nice day and all. I get it now, somewhere to rest your feet View attachment 81487

Ah. I recognise that post knocker. Were you on arbtalk asking about it when you were building it? What size hammer weight does it have?

 

[Storrsy]

You lot have inspired me, seeing as its a nice day and all. I get it now, somewhere to rest your feet View attachment 81487

And chained the post cap to the bottom of the mast- a man who hath seen the light!

 

[Storrsy]

I bought the bateson trailer because it was marketed as light, I think it was something like 580kg. I added a strip of ply to the centre of the trailer and with a spare wheel it was mid to high 600's but can't remember. Split ramps have meant I can't move a roller which is really annoying, otherwise they're great

Yeah they're all much of a muchness by the time all the bits have been added to make like easier. Tbh I like a stripped down flatbed as much as anything because theyre pretty light, flexible with different machines. a bateson 12x6 is 600kg without ramps so perhaps 650 with and gives a bit more room for either attachments or load positioning them a standard plant trailer- the down side is its more of a faff dealing with ramps and props stands

 

[Brendan]

I bought the bateson trailer because it was marketed as light, I think it was something like 580kg. I added a strip of ply to the centre of the trailer and with a spare wheel it was mid to high 600's but can't remember. Split ramps have meant I can't move a roller which is really annoying, otherwise they're great

It's the shorter skids that get the most payload but it's not a huge difference over the longer skids. There's something like 4 different rear options on the gh1054. Would have thought you could still get a roller on with skids they do have sideways adjustment it's just the retaining bolt that holds them in place when driving is crap

 

[S B Rural Contracting]

Ah. I recognise that post knocker. Were you on arbtalk asking about it when you were building it? What size hammer weight does it have?

Yeah that was me. The lump was 160kg and then by the time I welded on brackets etc for it to slide I think its probably about 170-175kg. I tried to keep the rest of it light but thinking about it it's probably a bit more than 250kg in total.

 

[S B Rural Contracting]

Yeah they're all much of a muchness by the time all the bits have been added to make like easier. Tbh I like a stripped down flatbed as much as anything because theyre pretty light, flexible with different machines. a bateson 12x6 is 600kg without ramps so perhaps 650 with and gives a bit more room for either attachments or load positioning them a standard plant trailer- the down side is its more of a faff dealing with ramps and props stands

Hadn't ever really considered a flat bed but it makes sense. Yeah the prop stands are a pain.

It's the shorter skids that get the most payload but it's not a huge difference over the longer skids. There's something like 4 different rear options on the gh1054. Would have thought you could still get a roller on with skids they do have sideways adjustment it's just the retaining bolt that holds them in place when driving is crap

The bateson has a steel backing for the number plate, between the skids, that sits about an inch higher than the bed of the trailer

 

[Vinpetrol]

I’ve got the kx027-4 and I’d agree with all the things you don’t like . Mines also jerky on tracking and the aux button is a pain in the arse compared to my wee Volvo that is live immediately . However I really rate it . Like Doobin I’m biased towards what I have as I’m really impressed with it and it’ll dig its heart out . Best mini I’ve ever driven for balance and it lifts way more than it should . Aux power is really good. I agree with all that Doobin says about the hurricane hitch , I started with mine dedicated but now have a hurricane hitch and converted the engcon top back to S30 and it’s brilliant . I’ve been out on the wee Volvo this week but using the kubota in the evenings at home and it’s so much smoother and better balanced . Having said all that I’ve not had a shot of the bobcat yet .

 

[Storrsy]

I see Yanmar have update their SV26 now. They have improved the offset boom to the left which is good- slightly odd looking machine at the rear and to me looks like quite a small cab/door entry but could be a good option for those wanting conventional tail and legal towing- the offset on the old machine was always what put me off them

https://www.yanmar.com/gb/construction/products/mini_excavator/sv26-7/#product-downloads

 

[V8Druid]

I see Yanmar have update their SV26 now. They have improved the offset boom to the left which is good- slightly odd looking machine at the rear and to me looks like quite a small cab/door entry but could be a good option for those wanting conventional tail and legal towing- the offset on the old machine was always what put me off them

https://www.yanmar.com/gb/construction/products/mini_excavator/sv26-7/#product-downloads

of less portly proportions

 

[Storrsy]

of less portly proportions

Indeed- must be aimed at the Asian market! and also smaller engine and less reach than the outgoing model.

 

[doobin]

Indeed- must be aimed at the Asian market! and also smaller engine and less reach than the outgoing model.

Smaller engine is never good.

 

[Smiffy]

I think they nicked the design off temu

 

[doobin]

It’s an ugly duckling for sure.

Wonder how it drives?

 

[Lancs Lad]

Sv26 seems to have a decent arb following?
Surprised at feedback on here though

 

[Storrsy]

Sv26 seems to have a decent arb following?
Surprised at feedback on here though

I think they flow share pretty well for attachments/grabs etc. Don't think theres too much negativity on them on here it's just the restricted offset, agricultural and somewhat noisy cabs when I had one on hire but otherwise decent machines

 

[Storrsy]

It’s an ugly duckling for sure.

Wonder how it drives?

It reminds me of a fiat multipla!

 

[Brendan]

I don't think it looks too bad, from a design point it must increase visibility around the machine, lots of cheap looking rocker switches in it though.
Still has 2nd aux as an option that's the one thing that the Chinese counterparts get right

 

[doobin]

I don't think it looks too bad, from a design point it must increase visibility around the machine, lots of cheap looking rocker switches in it though.
Still has 2nd aux as an option that's the one thing that the Chinese counterparts get right

No air con option either.