Telehandler

Renaultman · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
Just coming back on this - has anyone dealt with the company selling the Matbro, because it is a fair drive to view and I would not wish to waste my time going up north because it will be a full day roundtrip?

Who is the company (sorry if already mentioned) I am sure there will be a TFF member fairly close who won't mind having an initial look, especially is Ace can provide them with one of his very useful and comprehensive checklists. I would happily have an initial look for someone maybe a video walk around then they have an unbiased opinion before they start a long trek. S

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

Renaultman said:
Who is the company (sorry if already mentioned) I am sure there will be a TFF member fairly close who won't mind having an initial look, especially is Ace can provide them with one of his very useful and comprehensive checklists. I would happily have an initial look for someone maybe a video walk around then they have an unbiased opinion before they start a long trek. S

It was with Ellwood Farm Machinery - not listed any longer though, and advert on website says POA. There are a few Matbro 270's around that are up for sale now - so maybe people are getting rid due to hearing parts are hard to get

this one looks fairly tidy fir its age though

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATBRO-T...971353?hash=item41dbb560d9:g:WhsAAOSw6Bhajpf4

Renaultman · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
It was with Ellwood Farm Machinery - not listed any longer though, and advert on website says POA. There are a few Matbro 270's around that are up for sale now - so maybe people are getting rid due to hearing parts are hard to get

I like the Matbros, we have had a few but as has already been said the older JCBs are pretty bomb proof and if I were looking they would be pretty high up my wish list. I would also look at a masted rough terrain forklift. Often a hell of a lot cheaper and very versatile with a bit of thought.

ACEngineering · Mar 18, 2018

skinnyhoskins said:
me ,either the farm special or mer!o,bu t i bought this for 7750
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do you play dukes of hazard on that horn

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

Renaultman said:
I would also look at a masted rough terrain forklift. Often a hell of a lot cheaper and very versatile with a bit of thought.

Unfortunately I would be very limited with a rough terrain forklift - as I will need the functionality to go over muddy areas (like I have been doing already) and I feel the forklift would get bogged down, and I would hate to regret buying it and wishing about the telehandler option.

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

ACEngineering said:
do you play dukes of hazard on that horn

No he has added the air raid option

Renaultman · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
Unfortunately I would be very limited with a rough terrain forklift - as I will need the functionality to go over muddy areas (like I have been doing already) and I feel the forklift would get bogged down, and I would hate to regret buying it and wishing about the telehandler option.

I think a 4wd rough terrain Fork lift will go places a telehandler won't

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

Renaultman said:
I think a 4wd rough terrain Fork lift will go places a telehandler won't

From what I have seen they appear to become more unstable on wet mud and I personally would not like the risk this for safety reasons.
Also - you are limited on fitment option up front are you not?

tomg · Mar 18, 2018

We had one of these when we first started with outdoor pigs, it used to feed all the dry sows with feed spinner, every single day of the year all year through some deep ruts. Stacked all our starw and all other farm jobs. It was good and cheap.
It was replaced with a Sanderson 623 which really was a step up but it's starting to show it age now, not sure what we would replace it with when the time comes.

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

Have been looking at this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rough-Te...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

tomg said:
We had one of these when we first started with outdoor pigs, it used to feed all the dry sows with feed spinner, every single day of the year all year through some deep ruts. Stacked all our starw and all other farm jobs. It was good and cheap.
It was replaced with a Sanderson 623 which really was a step up but it's starting to show it age now, not sure what we would replace it with when the time comes.View attachment 647522

It doesn't have the reach option though, so you limit yourself imho. If money was no option for me, I could see the use for two items though, but as I am not on elf the fortunate wealthy horse estate owners, but rather someone who wishes to get some beasts in after land etc has been sorted - I need to invest wisely.

Renaultman · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
From what I have seen they appear to become more unstable on wet mud and I personally would not like the risk this for safety reasons.
Also - you are limited on fitment option up front are you not?

Just a suggestion I reckon you will get a hell of a lot more machine for less money. Most sites used them and a lot still do. I wouldn't be frightened about stability but might be about reach. Just had a quick look on plant trader and you can get some really tidy ones but didn't look like they have the extra service.

phillipe · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
No he has added the air raid option

claxon type ,frightens people to death

Ukjay · Mar 18, 2018

skinnyhoskins said:
claxon type ,frightens people to death

At least they hear you coming

phillipe · Mar 18, 2018

i had a old manitou,it was great ,but the ruts were enormus.if you were in the same place on soft ground you wobble when loading the forklift was much heavier on the ground than a handler.great tool but the reach of a telehandler is marvellous,plus a nice dry cab

R.B.H · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
Have been looking at this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rough-Terrain-Forklift-Teleporter-Loadall/273112199289?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

New paint job puts me off

pictures all taken from distance and no close up ones of engine etc

Reading back through this thread you mention hay making. Do you have more than one tractor for for making hay as another tractor with a loader would come in handy or act as a back up for your main tractor? Sorry if going off thread abit

ACEngineering · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
Have been looking at this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rough-Terrain-Forklift-Teleporter-Loadall/273112199289?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

That is a very early T2 you can tell by the slopped front chassis. This means it has out board dry disc brakes which are utter crap. Its mid 80's i think. Also bit slow on hydraulics. I really wouldnt got there! Paint job also puts me off.

ACEngineering · Mar 18, 2018

Ukjay said:
Have been looking at this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rough-Terrain-Forklift-Teleporter-Loadall/273112199289?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

No cab door either so no hope of passing a lola test if you wanted it too.

phillipe · Mar 18, 2018

ACEngineering said:
No cab door either so no hope of passing a lola test if you wanted it too.

They say they have the door

essexpete · Mar 18, 2018

R.B.H said:
New paint job puts me off pictures all taken from distance and no close up ones of engine etc

Reading back through this thread you mention hay making. Do you have more than one tractor for for making hay as another tractor with a loader would come in handy or act as a back up for your main tractor? Sorry if going off thread abit

That looks like a very early model possibly with old external caliper brakes. I don't like the tart's clothes
The problem with a masted forklift could be free lift height in low building with some models .

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