Anyone tried a dash 7 Doosan ?

[Richard Hunton]

Hi all

As per just lookimg for some feedback on them, been offered the deal of a lifetime () on an LCR 7 with a blade .

 

[DaveDCB]

After hearing about Nev the revs horrendous dealings with doosan on Twitter I wouldn’t take one even if they gave me it!!!

 

[DaveDCB]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1443308685229535236

 

[V8Druid]

Hi all

As per just lookimg for some feedback on them, been offered the deal of a lifetime () on an LCR 7 with a blade .

glutton for punishment Rich ... must be a hell of a deal and assume an out for your current DX140 LCR

 

[V8Druid]

glutton for punishment Rich ... must be a hell of a deal and assume an out for your current DX140 LCR

I should add here that IMHDO Rich's hyd issues he's had, that we've discussed in PMs are a bit of a rogue issue bad luck and poor support ... the identical machine that Alex had on hire at the lake job back in '17 was a superb tool and the seat time I had in it; I loved it and so did Alex ... was a hell of a tool

was powerful and dug like hell in rock

and graded beautifully

even made me look OK when I was leveling the tip areas

I'd have had one in a heart beat

 

[GazCro]

should add here that IMHDO Rich's hyd issues he's had, that we've discussed in PMs are a bit of a rogue issue bad luck and poor support ...

Got to make you think though what if you get another lemon if the support was poor previously.

 

[Storrsy]

I've spent some time on a 2020 Doosan (8 ton) recently. It has had hydraulic issues from new. Little fits when you extend the dipper etc. The 20 year old case they also have is a far nicer machine to use. The Doosan went back to dealer to be fixed but as far as I can tell it's still jerky and frustrating when grading. Wouldn't be happy if it was my own machine

 

[DaveDCB]

It’s all about backup and dealer support, if you get neither - id walk away!

 

[GazCro]

It’s all about backup and dealer support, if you get neither - id walk away!

If you're lucky you never get to find out how good backup is. If you're unlucky you won't forget the outcome.

 

[JD450A]

I wouldn't have one personally.

 

[GazCro]

Any Hyundai influence in the dash 7s or too soon for that yet?

 

[Richard Hunton]

I've spent some time on a 2020 Doosan (8 ton) recently. It has had hydraulic issues from new. Little fits when you extend the dipper etc. The 20 year old case they also have is a far nicer machine to use. The Doosan went back to dealer to be fixed but as far as I can tell it's still jerky and frustrating when grading. Wouldn't be happy if it was my own machine

Thats exactly the issue i have with mine, it makes me look brand new .

If the new ones are the same I dont care how good the deal is i wont be buying another.

 

[Richard Hunton]

Any Hyundai influence in the dash 7s or too soon for that yet?

Not as yet I dont believe, and hope not Im definately not a fan, i had a brand new 330 and it was a horrid , slow under powered yoke. And like sitting on a park bench to boot

 

[Richard Hunton]

I wouldn't have one personally.

Farrrrr too new ?

 

[Richard Hunton]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1443308685229535236

Also another issue ive come across

 

[Richard Hunton]

glutton for punishment Rich ... must be a hell of a deal and assume an out for your current DX140 LCR

If it feels the same as the current one , it could be free and Id still leave it.

But yes its an out for mine. Id want to make sure the warrenty was 5 years at least this time.

 

[GazCro]

If it feels the same as the current one , it could be free and Id still leave it.

But yes its an out for mine. Id want to make sure the warrenty was 5 years at least this time.

Long warranties like 5 years are often just headline figures to grab your attention and make a deal more tempting. After 1 year it'll probably exclude anything that wears, electrics, possibly engine and tie you to dealer servicing. If long warranties are a deal maker or breaker make sure you know whats covered.

 

[V8Druid]

If it feels the same as the current one , it could be free and Id still leave it.

But yes its an out for mine. Id want to make sure the warrenty was 5 years at least this time.

it's a shame Rich ... 'Mavis' was such a nice thing operate ... Alex thought it was a great tool too and did some lovely work on that site .....
see Mavis was up for sale a few months ago

 

[DaveDCB]

To be honest if you have a good, tried and tested machine I wouldn’t part with it.

 

[V8Druid]

To be honest if you have a good, tried and tested machine I wouldn’t part with it.

was in a hire fleet from the Midlands some where ... I'll ask Alex, next time I see him