Collins matbro teleshift

[biggmw]

Had some chat over on the machinery section regards a compact handler for round the yard etc...

Got a notion of the above so thought over here in might get some insight and opinions!!??

Also anybody know any for sale or lying up that could be bought.....

We are sw scotland.

 

[7610 super q]

@Nearly

 

[Deereone]

I would not have a Collins tele shift if you gave it to me. The designer should have been drowned at birth.
If you want more jus ask.

 

[phil t]

We use to run one was a bloody handy loader round the yard and for loading straw

 

[Nearly]

Good thing in it's day. 30 years ago.
Can see all 4 corners from cab.
Long walk to the cab.

A good 4 wheel steer loadall will not be much more and is heavier built.

 

[Nearly]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Collins-Teleshift-/272571340196?hash=item3f768495a4:g:X78AAOSwSlBYtE6D.

Tatty when you look at the cab. When the boom pivot pins wear at the back the booms break the side windows........

 

[biggmw]

I would not have a Collins tele shift if you gave it to me. The designer should have been drowned at birth.
If you want more jus ask.

Sounds like it may not have been your favorite machine of all time??

 

[Tonym]

Sounds like it may not have been your favorite machine of all time??

I have had one since 1998. Totally reliable. Repairs have consisted of a starter motor, one hydraulic pipe and uj's in the rear axle. After getting on a boom loader I can't wait to get back to the Teleshift as visibility is so good. Scrambling over the engine to get in is a bit of a pain but at least you can park it next to a wall and still get out. Long may it last.

 

[biggmw]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Collins-Teleshift-/272571340196?hash=item3f768495a4:g:X78AAOSwSlBYtE6D.

Tatty when you look at the cab. When the boom pivot pins wear at the back the booms break the side windows........

Had noticed that one...... thought it was dear enough and rough enough in one go!!

 

[biggmw]

I have had one since 1998. Totally reliable. Repairs have consisted of a starter motor, one hydraulic pipe and uj's in the rear axle. After getting on a boom loader I can't wait to get back to the Teleshift as visibility is so good. Scrambling over the engine to get in is a bit of a pain but at least you can park it next to a wall and still get out. Long may it last.

That's what lots of folk have said...... but finding one now could be an issue without paying out big money on a 30 yr old machine

 

[TripleSix]

I wanted one for home, but couldn't find one I wanted to own.

Got a Kramer 312 instead, not telescopic but a big step up from a loader tractor for manoeuvrability.