Carraro/BCS/Pasquali

[Cruiser_79]

I started at a project for a contractor nearby with mowing and raking small fields, some slopes etc. in urban areas. My Koppl 2 wheeler works perfect but on level grounds and big areas it could be much faster and more efficient for a small tractor. The Koppl is more for the steep slopes, soft grounds, tight spots etc. Starting on a 1 ha field takes some mental healt when temperatures are >25 degrees...
A Reform or Aebi would be quite perfect, low weight, low centre of gravity but they are incredible expensive... A carraro, BCS or Pasquali with reverse drive looks perfect to me with a disc mower and belt rake. Even lighter than a reform and lower, especially under trees that would be better.
I should say that a Carraro is the best option in these compact tractors, but what are the opinions of the BCS and Pasquali tractors? There is a BCS dealer nearby but some people warned me it is crap

 

[Wigeon]

We had a pasquali ergo 8.80 I think it was. I'm sure if new and looked after it would be fine, but our had a reasonably hard life flailing in woods etc and....

It broke every time it was used, and I mean every time.
It was a nightmare to work on as everything was tiny and close together
The reverse drive was a good idea but the configuration was such that there were so many pedals on the floor there was barely room for your feet
I did hear from the local dealer that ours had been made just before they went bust and were bought out, and they were scrimping on every component (now he tells us..)

It was joyous day when it left. That said, when it was working, it was actually a very capable machine with plenty of grunt.

 

[Cruiser_79]

We had a pasquali ergo 8.80 I think it was. I'm sure if new and looked after it would be fine, but our had a reasonably hard life flailing in woods etc and....

It broke every time it was used, and I mean every time.
It was a nightmare to work on as everything was tiny and close together
The reverse drive was a good idea but the configuration was such that there were so many pedals on the floor there was barely room for your feet
I did hear from the local dealer that ours had been made just before they went bust and were bought out, and they were scrimping on every component (now he tells us..)

It was joyous day when it left. That said, when it was working, it was actually a very capable machine with plenty of grunt.

Sounds good
Don't mind if I need some servicing/repairing on machines but they should work when I want or at least be easy to repair in the field.

 

[Villein]

Theese 2 wheelers are impressive

 

[Cruiser_79]

Theese 2 wheelers are impressive

I have a similar machine, a Koppl bergtalent. Only a bit cheaper than a brielmaier I can mow 1:1 slopes or slightly steeper!