Hitachi EX22

[Diggerdavey]

Hi, a relative has a Hitachi EX22 at his villa in Spain which is surplus to requirements. It’s a canopy model. He is debating if it is worth bringing back to the uk to sell. Would anyone have an idea about a rough value? It will obviously cost a bit to repatriate it so if it doesn’t hold much value he may just scrap it in Spain. It’s on steel tracks and has 3 buckets.

 

[diggerjones]

When do we leave Rory.

 

[doobin]

Why would you scrap it rather than sell it in Spain?

 

[Diggerdavey]

Why would you scrap it rather than sell it in Spain?

I think language barrier. Not knowing where to advertise etc. The Spanish villa is just a holiday home so only visit there a few times a year so I think it would prove difficult to arrange viewings etc.

 

[doobin]

I think language barrier. Not knowing where to advertise etc. The Spanish villa is just a holiday home so only visit there a few times a year so I think it would prove difficult to arrange viewings etc.

You'd best haul it back here then or you'll get naff all for scrap, the Spanish will see you coming!

 

[Diggerdavey]

You'd best haul it back here then or you'll get naff all for scrap, the Spanish will see you coming!

That was the idea but will cost about £1000 in fuel and ferries to get it back plus 4 days travelling so it would have to have some value to make it worthwhile.

 

[JD450A]

If you can get it onto the ferry to Plymouth UK. I might be interested.

But wouldn't @Furniss be the winner for this..... Drag it up to him in France and let him sell it?

 

[Diggerdavey]

If you can get it onto the ferry to Plymouth UK. I might be interested.

But wouldn't @Furniss be the winner for this..... Drag it up to him in France and let him sell it?

Either is a good call if it could be financially viable. Hence the tentative question as to what value it may hold

 

[doobin]

It’s gotta be worth £5k all day long where it sits (or equivalent in euros). Looks clean enough and the your climate isn’t conducive to rust thankfully. Just list it on fb locally when he’s over there.

Unless you’re in a dirt poor part of Spain?

 

[JD450A]

Either is a good call if it could be financially viable. Hence the tentative question as to what value it may hold

Blind, it's got to be worth 3k of anyone's money.

 

[Diggerdavey]

It’s gotta be worth £5k all day long where it sits (or equivalent in euros). Looks clean enough and the your climate isn’t conducive to rust thankfully. Just list it on fb locally when he’s over there.

Unless you’re in a dirt poor part of Spain?

It’s located near Alicante. No rust. Also has a Daihatsu Fourtrak corrosion free but sun bleached paint and a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser all that really need to be cleared up as he is advancing in years and doesn’t want a lot of stuff to sort out when too old to do so

 

[diggerjones]

It’s located near Alicante. No rust. Also has a Daihatsu Fourtrak corrosion free but sun bleached paint and a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser all that really need to be cleared up as he is advancing in years and doesn’t want a lot of stuff to sort out when too old to do so

Think a plantalk road trip is the best idea.
Also with there being 3 items.. half a back load wouldn't be that bad

 

[Smiffy]

Surely an expat forum would be the best place if he doesn't want to deal with Spaniards. Still people emigrating as far as I'm aware

 

[Diggerdavey]

Surely an expat forum would be the best place if he doesn't want to deal with Spaniards. Still people emigrating as far as I'm aware

I’ll put that suggestion forwards

 

[Furniss]

I can either buy it or sell it on the guys behalf, can get good money for a self build type machine like that here.
Pm if you'd like me to help.

 

[Diggerdavey]

I can either buy it or sell it on the guys behalf, can get good money for a self build type machine like that here.
Pm if you'd like me to help.

Thank you. That is a very gracious offer. I will speak to him and see what he wants to do and if he wishes to take up your offer I will pm for contact details. Thank you

 

[pettsy]

Trip out for @Furniss with the Ifor on the back of the lorry

 

[Monkeybusiness]

What sort of money are plant trailers in Spain? I fancy flying out, picking up a trailer and dragging it back with the Land Cruiser or Fourtrak…

 

[Furniss]

What sort of money are plant trailers in Spain? I fancy flying out, picking up a trailer and dragging it back with the Land Cruiser or Fourtrak…

For God's sake ....aren't you happy enough with your gripper

 

[hiluxman]

Are the landcruiser and fourtrak rhd or lhd