8T Digger Recommendations

[Benr]

We are looking for an 8T digger for around £20k.
What would you recommend higher hour mainstream makes - which are best? Or have seen a 2016 Liugong with 2000 hours for £20k - are they any good?

 

[Runs Like a Deere]

Takeuchi TB175 has to be the best in that price range, fairly simple, powerful and I think fairly reliable.

 

[Lincs Lass]

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[Benr]

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Mini digger

Komatsu pc50-2 excavator year 2008 2600hrs in good condition very clean £18,700.00 plus vat

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That’s a 5T though. They seem a lot cheaper than 8T but I want it mainly for putting in electric and water pipes, drainage, tracks and casting up hedges so I think I need something a bit bigger.

 

[Bob lincs]

We have a 2001 Volvo EC70 , I think they are a rebadged Pel-Job .
Really nice machine with plenty of power . Ours spends most of its time on a 2.5M weed basket or a timber grab feeding our chipper . No major problems to think of . 7-8 ton machines are really hard to find second hand .

 

[Runs Like a Deere]

I have never dealt with them but Proctor plant sales in driffield usually have a reasonable selection of diggers in that size to suit varying budgets.

Really handy size as you can move them relatively easy and not too big to work inside buildings / close to buildings.

 

[Benr]

We have a 2001 Volvo EC70 , I think they are a rebadged Pel-Job .
Really nice machine with plenty of power . Ours spends most of its time on a 2.5M weed basket or a timber grab feeding our chipper . No major problems to think of . 7-8 ton machines are really hard to find second hand .

Yes that’s the problem I am finding hence thinking about something like Liugong

 

[alomy75]

I have never dealt with them but Proctor plant sales in driffield usually have a reasonable selection of diggers in that size to suit varying budgets.

Really handy size as you can move them relatively easy and not too big to work inside buildings / close to buildings.

Crikey they’re way cheaper at his place than others we’ve been looking at like for like!? Know anyone who has dealt with him?

 

[Benr]

I have never dealt with them but Proctor plant sales in driffield usually have a reasonable selection of diggers in that size to suit varying budgets.

Really handy size as you can move them relatively easy and not too big to work inside buildings / close to buildings.

Thank, just had a look. They have got a good selection.

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long way from here, does anyone live nearby to have a look for me for a few ££

 

[Runs Like a Deere]

Crikey they’re way cheaper at his place than others we’ve been looking at like for like!? Know anyone who has dealt with him?

I suspect the cheaper ones have serious hours as they aren't listed in the adds, but depending on what you are looking for that might not be an issue. I haven't dealt with them or know anyone who has but they have been around for quite a while and the stock varies. I was watching their site before I bought mine and thats probably over a year since I first came across them.

 

[Northern territory]

I know a lad who bought one off them. Seems ok with an oldish 9 tonne hitachi.

 

[Hilly]

We are looking for an 8T digger for around £20k.
What would you recommend higher hour mainstream makes - which are best? Or have seen a 2016 Liugong with 2000 hours for £20k - are they any good?

Takeuchi tb175 , I wouldn’t have any other make.

 

[Runs Like a Deere]

Takeuchi tb175 , I wouldn’t have any other make.

Kubota get a reasonable reputation, would you rate a TB175 above a KX080 ?

I have a TB175 and really like it but never used a KX080

 

[Hilly]

Kubota get a reasonable reputation, would you rate a TB175 above a KX080 ?

I have a TB175 and really like it but never used a KX080

I rate them as the best, hitachi and kubota close but I really like Takeuchi products .

 

[Benr]

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[Lakesdigger]

Takeuchi tb175 , I wouldn’t have any other make.

I'd agree 100% but the problem with 175's is they are so loved they've all done mega hours now and it shows unfortunately.

 

[milton-95]

Crikey they’re way cheaper at his place than others we’ve been looking at like for like!? Know anyone who has dealt with him?

We bought an 8 ton komatsu off of them about 5 years ago and they were spot on to deal with and digger has been faultless.

 

[Thomas5060]

Kubota get a reasonable reputation, would you rate a TB175 above a KX080 ?

I have a TB175 and really like it but never used a KX080

8ton Kubota are a real let down compared to the smaller ones. Have never drive a TB175 but the newer 290s aren’t a nice machine, really don’t rate them.

@Benr for your budget I would try and get an EX60-5 or ZX70. They are a scaled down 12t, where as your TB175 etc are just a 5t made bigger. Although the swing boom is a handy job for cleaning sheughs etc but for digging power and stability the mono boom is a far better job.

here’s an example, 6341 hours. We bought ours in April 2016 with 5200 hours for £15,500, approaching 10k hours now and would easily get what we paid. Resale is very strong with older hitachi. No major repairs either, few burst pipes an exhaust and a starter is all it’s needed apart from servicing

 

[Hawkes]

Another vote for Takeuchi TB175, lovely machine to drive. Sold mine and wish I hadn't ...

 

[Thomas5060]

@Joe S what’s your thoughts?