Thomas7740
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Takeuchi tb230?
Antony Holmes
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good digger but too heavy i have had one over loading pull daren't chance another
Furniss
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8026 will be too heavy too i reckon
Antony Holmes
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touch and go 2867kg the spec sheet says8026 will be too heavy too i reckon
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Steve Trott
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Be either a kubota or Yanmar for me out of those choices - both weigh 2600kg so gives a bit of trailer wiggle room 
wee_gus
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my best mate since pre school has just traded in his trusty kubota kx161 for a Yanmar SV26, said it’s the best machine in that size, nice cab, plenty of reach and power, and he was a hard man to convince on the SV26!
Antony Holmes
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i will defiantly give one a look not shore who the dealer is for ayrshire but will have a look on the net
wee_gus
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Chris knight plant sales Nairn is main dealer and D.A.H plant sales in Denny is sub dealer through Chris
Neilporteous
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Might be worth hiring one for a day or 2, George Collier in Balado, Kinross has one on their hire fleet, the guy who deals with them is Duncan Whyte, hes good to deal with.
Nick...
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That’s the long version supplied to all uk customers at 1350mm long.I guess the short dipper is an option
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Blakewaveney
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Having gone through this same process albeit was for a true two tonner. We ended up ordering a wacker et24 then after a 6 week wait Caultrac said they could not get the machine even though a week before it was apparently on a lorry waiting to cross from france. Some major lies somewhere so our search began again and we have gone abit bigger and getting in a few weeks a yanmar sv26 and I have to say I think things definitely happen for a reason. Think this will be perfect for us and exceed In expectations and be ideal tool for us. Apart from the limited offset there’s little bad people say about it.
Gunners
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The JCB is right at the top end of what you can tow, but it has more performance for sure than the KX27. Certainly one not to rule out but to keep it legal with a tiltrotator you do need a very light trailer.
The KX030 is Kubota's answer to the 8026, both similar weight and almost identical in performance according to the spec sheets. Kubota have the edge in the cab as it stands, but I am hearing about a 2022 refresh for the 8026 being on the cards so I expect them to address that issue. Kubota have come a long way in terms of operator comfort with the -4 machines, and the reliability is renowned as you have said yourself. But they have never set my world on fire when it comes to performance. Almost like they play it safe?
The JCB is exceptionally good in the hydraulics and reminds me of Hitachi's of old. Fast, smooth, powerful. I know I go on about it, but its a really nice digger to operate and I would advise anyone to at least give one a go. I think they have hit the nail on the head with the 8026 and it takes some beating for me. My dealer is doing some quite tempting deals with 3 years warranty and 3 services thrown in which isn't something to be ignored either.
Others at the top end of the scales worthy of note is the Volvo EC27D. I've driven the ECR25 version and the Volvo has some neat details on it, although I found the hydraulics to be a little fierce and hard to operate smoothly. Auto Idling, great cab and seat and good digging geometry were standout features for me.
I think I would also have to take a look at Wacker Neusons offering, they do a high spec machine but cant say I have ever had the luxury of driving one yet. Having looked round one at a show, I would be looking to try one out for sure to see if how they drive matches their looks.
Bobcat/ Doosan also worth a look but for me not quite there with the machines mentioned above for various reasons including finish, smoothness to operate and dealer backup. But I'm sure the Bobcat rep will be along shortly to tell me off (once he's sorted that leaking one out
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Tough class this now and one that will get tougher as brands introduce updated models to try and stay one step ahead.
The KX030 is Kubota's answer to the 8026, both similar weight and almost identical in performance according to the spec sheets. Kubota have the edge in the cab as it stands, but I am hearing about a 2022 refresh for the 8026 being on the cards so I expect them to address that issue. Kubota have come a long way in terms of operator comfort with the -4 machines, and the reliability is renowned as you have said yourself. But they have never set my world on fire when it comes to performance. Almost like they play it safe?
The JCB is exceptionally good in the hydraulics and reminds me of Hitachi's of old. Fast, smooth, powerful. I know I go on about it, but its a really nice digger to operate and I would advise anyone to at least give one a go. I think they have hit the nail on the head with the 8026 and it takes some beating for me. My dealer is doing some quite tempting deals with 3 years warranty and 3 services thrown in which isn't something to be ignored either.
Others at the top end of the scales worthy of note is the Volvo EC27D. I've driven the ECR25 version and the Volvo has some neat details on it, although I found the hydraulics to be a little fierce and hard to operate smoothly. Auto Idling, great cab and seat and good digging geometry were standout features for me.
I think I would also have to take a look at Wacker Neusons offering, they do a high spec machine but cant say I have ever had the luxury of driving one yet. Having looked round one at a show, I would be looking to try one out for sure to see if how they drive matches their looks.
Bobcat/ Doosan also worth a look but for me not quite there with the machines mentioned above for various reasons including finish, smoothness to operate and dealer backup. But I'm sure the Bobcat rep will be along shortly to tell me off (once he's sorted that leaking one out
)Tough class this now and one that will get tougher as brands introduce updated models to try and stay one step ahead.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
gonna be a bit academic if the O license sh1t gets dropped to two tonne, as was suggested in a.n.other threadThe JCB is right at the top end of what you can tow, but it has more performance for sure than the KX27. Certainly one not to rule out but to keep it legal with a tiltrotator you do need a very light trailer.
The KX030 is Kubota's answer to the 8026, both similar weight and almost identical in performance according to the spec sheets. Kubota have the edge in the cab as it stands, but I am hearing about a 2022 refresh for the 8026 being on the cards so I expect them to address that issue. Kubota have come a long way in terms of operator comfort with the -4 machines, and the reliability is renowned as you have said yourself. But they have never set my world on fire when it comes to performance. Almost like they play it safe?
The JCB is exceptionally good in the hydraulics and reminds me of Hitachi's of old. Fast, smooth, powerful. I know I go on about it, but its a really nice digger to operate and I would advise anyone to at least give one a go. I think they have hit the nail on the head with the 8026 and it takes some beating for me. My dealer is doing some quite tempting deals with 3 years warranty and 3 services thrown in which isn't something to be ignored either.
Others at the top end of the scales worthy of note is the Volvo EC27D. I've driven the ECR25 version and the Volvo has some neat details on it, although I found the hydraulics to be a little fierce and hard to operate smoothly. Auto Idling, great cab and seat and good digging geometry were standout features for me.
I think I would also have to take a look at Wacker Neusons offering, they do a high spec machine but cant say I have ever had the luxury of driving one yet. Having looked round one at a show, I would be looking to try one out for sure to see if how they drive matches their looks.
Bobcat/ Doosan also worth a look but for me not quite there with the machines mentioned above for various reasons including finish, smoothness to operate and dealer backup. But I'm sure the Bobcat rep will be along shortly to tell me off (once he's sorted that leaking one out
Tough class this now and one that will get tougher as brands introduce updated models to try and stay one step ahead.
Gunners
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Sorry? What? Did I miss this? 2t towing limit would struggle to tow a 1.5t machine with trailer weight!gonna be a bit academic if the O license sh1t gets dropped to two tonne, as was suggested in a.n.other thread
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
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doobin
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Jcb are a non starter for me until they give auxiliaries on the levers rather than a foot pedal from 2001...
If you want to buy soon it’s gonna be a case of take whatever brand you can get I should think.
If you want to buy soon it’s gonna be a case of take whatever brand you can get I should think.
Antony Holmes
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thanks for the reply loads to think about in your post , i fell out with a jcb rep in 1988 i never bought a jcb the or since i spose i ought to give them a another chance. it would be good to have British digger if it as good or better than the jap stuffThe JCB is right at the top end of what you can tow, but it has more performance for sure than the KX27. Certainly one not to rule out but to keep it legal with a tiltrotator you do need a very light trailer.
The KX030 is Kubota's answer to the 8026, both similar weight and almost identical in performance according to the spec sheets. Kubota have the edge in the cab as it stands, but I am hearing about a 2022 refresh for the 8026 being on the cards so I expect them to address that issue. Kubota have come a long way in terms of operator comfort with the -4 machines, and the reliability is renowned as you have said yourself. But they have never set my world on fire when it comes to performance. Almost like they play it safe?
The JCB is exceptionally good in the hydraulics and reminds me of Hitachi's of old. Fast, smooth, powerful. I know I go on about it, but its a really nice digger to operate and I would advise anyone to at least give one a go. I think they have hit the nail on the head with the 8026 and it takes some beating for me. My dealer is doing some quite tempting deals with 3 years warranty and 3 services thrown in which isn't something to be ignored either.
Others at the top end of the scales worthy of note is the Volvo EC27D. I've driven the ECR25 version and the Volvo has some neat details on it, although I found the hydraulics to be a little fierce and hard to operate smoothly. Auto Idling, great cab and seat and good digging geometry were standout features for me.
I think I would also have to take a look at Wacker Neusons offering, they do a high spec machine but cant say I have ever had the luxury of driving one yet. Having looked round one at a show, I would be looking to try one out for sure to see if how they drive matches their looks.
Bobcat/ Doosan also worth a look but for me not quite there with the machines mentioned above for various reasons including finish, smoothness to operate and dealer backup. But I'm sure the Bobcat rep will be along shortly to tell me off (once he's sorted that leaking one out
Tough class this now and one that will get tougher as brands introduce updated models to try and stay one step ahead.
Antony Holmes
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not desperate not going to expect to get a new one till the end of the year but the way things are going 6 months from order till delivery seems to be how it is going apparently Hitachi are taking orders for 2023 glad i dont want on of them
Gunners
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You can, a proportional roller has been available on the 8026 since its launch. The 19c has twin prop aux's available. You can get hitch lines too.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
hell you're as bad as me ... ppl only piss me off once ..... don't get a second chance to wind me up.
as for JCB .... they got two reps on here
...... James always speaks highly of his and having watched all of Gunner Goldrush's tooob vids .... I have to say I am pretty impressed with his little weapon .... faced with the same dilemma of what to buy I'd certainly go take a looksee if he's just been lucky and had an exception to the rule, or whether they have actually produced a formidable tool ...... either that or @Gunners can make a pig's ear sing operaFooter block 1