Neilporteous
Active member
It is just the camera, I see what you mean tho
It is just the camera, I see what you mean tho
Storrsy
Well-known member
Yeah it’s definitely bolts on my 216, as you say with an impact wrench it’s a minute to do.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
from what I can see ... the dealers don't need any help in the screwing themselves stakes
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Chase Building
Member
Thought I'd update, even if I get slated for picking the worst digger Takeuchi ever made... 
Went with TB216 canopy new from local dealer.
They had a few secondhand models in, TB016, TB216 and Bobcat E19.
The 016 was only a few grand cheaper than brand new 216 so was out straight away.
The 216 they had in was 4 years old and looked to be in decent condition but again too close to new price to make it worthwhile.
The Bobcat was rusting in holes through the skirt and pressed steel bulkhead behind the seat at 5 years old, and was up for the same price as the much older TB016.
All much better than what I'm used to, but for the difference in price, the new 216 made most sense, and the rusting of the Bobcat put me off buying the E19 new
Have spent the day using the machine today, about 6ft deep in hoggin at home, and honestly I'm more than happy with it.
Thanks all for the advice.
Ash.
Went with TB216 canopy new from local dealer.
They had a few secondhand models in, TB016, TB216 and Bobcat E19.
The 016 was only a few grand cheaper than brand new 216 so was out straight away.
The 216 they had in was 4 years old and looked to be in decent condition but again too close to new price to make it worthwhile.
The Bobcat was rusting in holes through the skirt and pressed steel bulkhead behind the seat at 5 years old, and was up for the same price as the much older TB016.
All much better than what I'm used to, but for the difference in price, the new 216 made most sense, and the rusting of the Bobcat put me off buying the E19 new
Have spent the day using the machine today, about 6ft deep in hoggin at home, and honestly I'm more than happy with it.
Thanks all for the advice.
Ash.
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Brendan
Well-known member
Good luck with the new machineThought I'd update, even if I get slated for picking the worst digger Takeuchi ever made...
Went with TB216 canopy new from local dealer.
They had a few secondhand models in, TB016, TB216 and Bobcat E19.
The 016 was only a few grand cheaper than brand new 216 so was out straight away.
The 216 they had in was 4 years old and looked to be in decent condition but again too close to new price to make it worthwhile.
The Bobcat was rusting in holes through the skirt and pressed steel bulkhead behind the seat at 5 years old, and was up for the same price as the much older TB016.
All much better than what I'm used to, but for the difference in price, the new 216 made most sense, and the rusting of the Bobcat put me off buying the E19 new
Have spent the day using the machine today, about 6ft deep in hoggin at home, and honestly I'm more than happy with it.
Thanks all for the advice.
Ash.
Bobcat quality is piss poor, no end of 1+ year old machines with paint flaking off
Hg2702
Well-known member
To be fair I’ve driven a local guys 216 abd it’s worlds apart from mine ! I’ve had a chip on my shoulder since day one about it ! Best of luck with the new machine and get plenty of pictures up
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
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CPS
Well-known member
Still a 25k machine 
for an unknown Chinese brand! The difference in price isn't enough for me! What would resale value be in 5 years when you have it paid off?
Not enough for the risk in my opinion.
for an unknown Chinese brand! The difference in price isn't enough for me! What would resale value be in 5 years when you have it paid off? Not enough for the risk in my opinion.
TiltyShaun
Well-known member
That man speaks wise words!!! My old Kubota still has more value at 10years old than one of those at 10weeks!!!Still a 25k machine
Not enough for the risk in my opinion.
Furniss
Well-known member
Got to be worth a test drive imho - great spec and paint might even stay on it.
CPS
Well-known member
That man speaks wise words!!! My old Kubota still has more value at 10years old than one of those at 10weeks!!!
Not sure about that
but I try my best, Everything will sell if priced right, I just wouldn't like to see what it would be in 5 years!Totally agree, It could be the best mini out there and market leader in 5 years, I just think for the price you would get a more established brand with "known" resale value
I will add I like the look of them and the spec seem great!
Furniss
Well-known member
Might be the kick up the arse some of the market leaders need ...... esp concerning spec
doobin
Well-known member
I'd have had a demo when I was looking for a 2.7t if it hadn't have been zero tail.
Lancs Lad
Well-known member
Thought exactly that myself....one does wonder if they hoovering up sales from lack of availability from big brands? When it's all settled down let's see if it makes the big names sharpen their pencils?Still a 25k machine
Not enough for the risk in my opinion.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
has to be said ... they look a tidy enough tool ... and as already said ... yer never know, could be a market leader in 5 years .... priced a little better/at a more tempting level for the gamble, they could even clean up, with the shortage of gear from mainstream suppliers, currently and could even prove to be damned good tools ..... plenty of precedents out there
Furniss
Well-known member
My recent experience of newer kit and its quality would make me look - why not .... its not like the main brands are setting the bar really high - needs some backup behind them though.
GazCro
Well-known member
Its ok saying there not cheap enough for the gamble which i couldn't agree more with. But if as say they are using yanmar engines main brand pumps and hydraulic components etc maybe the fact they are not that far under the established manufacturers price wise actually means we aren't paying over the odds. I am led to believe that the uk market is very competitive and elsewhere in Europe pays a fair few % more than we do for machines.
Grahams
Don't complain - suggest what's better
The worry of Chinese saying they use this and that brand is trusting the actually do. Have you ever had a Chinese torch? They are usually rated at some massive amount of lumes, but I guess they are Chinese lumes.
GazCro
Well-known member
Exactly that and also many component manufacturers will make different grades of component to suit different price ranges. There's still all the bits between to sort as well. I know someone who works for a hydraulics company (big one there won't be a digger maker that doesn't get stuff off them) and there's a whole lot more to it than just buying bits and fitting them on a machine. A lot of what they do will be specific to manufacturer they are supplying, some not as much!
Furniss
Well-known member
We pay a lot more here than the U.K - I can usually buy in the U.K, transport here , run for 3 years or more and get my money back, prices have come down a lot here in recent years but they are still maybe 20 - 25% higher.
25k might be close to the price of the major brands but what about a major brand with the spec of that sunward - wouldnt that be more like 30k ?
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