I would go 2.5t, so much more useful than 1.5t imo - for the times you move it it will be fine, wouldn't get something too banged up, even though it's not what it was you will still buy/import use it for a few years and make a few quid when its time to sell, thats if you buy right and look after it somewhat.
Don't really have the contacts for transport anymore, one owner op retired and other firm I used not interested in single units.
There is no import duty on used plant if you have correct paperwork/code etc.
French love a Kubota - kx61 would be a great shout, bombproof/movable and plenty of spares over here.
This outfit are good fore spares like tracks/sprockets/rollers etc by the time you've bought from UK (if shipping) it's better to buy here.
I would stick with 2.5t size - much easier to sell on at good money.
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. I had a great time for 15 years or so buying speed boats and cars all over the UK and importing them to France. Nothing to pay on import, no checks at the ports, still had my UK license, didn't get any points on said licence in France. Then one day it all stopped, my income halved, and life because very difficult. Hey no .....
. If Marks and Sparks have had to close their food sales in Paris due to lack of availability of UK foods ....... what chance of us mere mortals buying a packet of bacon