What to buy?

V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
@V8Druid says Barnes Plant are straight as to deal with.

I'm jsut over the border about fifteen miles from Guildford if you want to try mine.
you won't fault John Barnes .... known and dealt with him well over 30 years
Hmm everythings a years wait aha barnes plant has a decent looking one and im based in surrey work in the surrounding areas and london
'bout 8 miles from me ... he never buys crap and will almost always buy back when finished with, if you want out (assuming it's not been turned into a pile of crap of course) :LOL:
 
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Weaknee

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I always try keep kit/vehicles in good order asking for issues otherwise I've emailed about new machines yet to hear back otherwise think barnes may be worth a look if he still has the machine of course
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I always try keep kit/vehicles in good order asking for issues otherwise I've emailed about new machines yet to hear back otherwise think barnes may be worth a look if he still has the machine of course
"he who hesitates is lost " ... John's stock never hangs about long ....... need to push yer dealers along PDQ if he has what you want ... got a link for it ? :unsure:
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
that's a bloody cheap 3CX he has as a P/ex .... no extradig though :(
 
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Weaknee

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Somehow I don't see prices going down anytime soon also just realised it has a whites hitch that would have to be changed
 
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Weaknee

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I have bought machinery from Budd plant, he seemed to have a good setup and lots of tidy kit. Nr. Bristol
I did look at this and thought it was a fair price tbh still a contender for me
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I did look at this and thought it was a fair price tbh still a contender for me
half the hours and 12 years younger

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hiluxman

hiluxman

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I'd have an 8010 any day. Still love mine. The only thing that I've come to miss is the zts of what the e10 is. I work in many a tight spots as others do and it does make a difference.
 
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Weaknee

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Had a mate use an 8008 and said it was gutless hence why I'd prefer the 8010 as has more power zts or conventional isn't a major obstacle but zts is more versatile in the long run
 
GazCro

GazCro

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One of the reasons i won't change tb108 is the fact kingpost slews 90 each way, what you lose with it having a bigger bum that 90 slew inside houses can more than make up for at times.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
just looking at John's other stuff ... and totally off topic .. but .... interesting set up on the king post on this PC10 Kommie ... not a dear m/c either .. even on sticks
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Weaknee

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One of the reasons i won't change tb108 is the fact kingpost slews 90 each way, what you lose with it having a bigger bum that 90 slew inside houses can more than make up for at times.
Would love a tak and would have 108 find the 216 far nicer to operate than the equivalent kubotas would hope a 108 is similar in the micro department
 
hiluxman

hiluxman

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Had a mate use an 8008 and said it was gutless hence why I'd prefer the 8010 as has more power zts or conventional isn't a major obstacle but zts is more versatile in the long run
Generally people say things are gutless is because they expect a micro to work like a 3tonner.

I've had many an 8008 on hire and has always done as needed. Obviously not an 8010 but still not to be knocked
 
hiluxman

hiluxman

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Tbf my mate is no digger driver so I probably shouldn't listen to him
Yes, do your own research and form your own opinions.

Lots of people rave about certain models purely because they like the brand.

I'm a cat man but would I buy a cat micro? No. Although they ain't bad however they are wacker neuson. Again good but not for me
 
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