Post by Beltbreaker on Feb 14, 2005 14:49:14 GMT 1
Done 10 hrs over the weekend in 425. More stable than deere even with 2cu/m bucket as opposed to 1.5. Visability slightly better than deere and rear weight/bumper is a selling point. Great climbing ability and underbelly clearance I chickened out before it did on muck midden probably down to longer wheelbase. Excellent engine had more pushing power than deere with 10hp more. Cab has a simple functional layout an excellent heater and the optional extra proportional joystick is a must. Being able to switch off load monitor horn is also a good idea.
On the down side noisy cab and hydralics and reverse beeper under your arse which is very loud and annoying come on CNH move it too the back right of machine. Cab a bit narrow awkward to get at handbrake and 4ws lever. Gear stick in an aukward place too. Steering a bit on the heavy side on start up and with a heavy bucket of feed. Overall a surprising machine
On the down side noisy cab and hydralics and reverse beeper under your arse which is very loud and annoying come on CNH move it too the back right of machine. Cab a bit narrow awkward to get at handbrake and 4ws lever. Gear stick in an aukward place too. Steering a bit on the heavy side on start up and with a heavy bucket of feed. Overall a surprising machine