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<blockquote data-quote="Pond digger" data-source="post: 6258552" data-attributes="member: 33096"><p>I have a JCB 8060 and it’s a simple and reliable machine, that does the job. My only complaint is the poor paintwork on the cab: you’ll find all the JCB machines suffer in this regard.</p><p></p><p>I prefer the off-set (front mounted) boom, it’s particularly useful when ditching, as it allows you to off-set to the left and look out of the door opening. This reduces the boom projection which can be useful if ditch has a hedge on the far side. It also means you can position the machine closer to the ditch, so maintaining good visibility.</p><p></p><p>The main pivot point on off-set machines is susceptible to wear, and the JCB 8060 is particularly good in this regard, generally showing far less wear than younger machines of other makes. However, the pin has no replaceable bushes in the main casting.</p><p></p><p>Also worth consideration, is that the JCB uses the same buckets as the 3cx, so s/h buckets are in plentiful supply.</p><p></p><p>Of all the 6 tonners, the Kubota KX 161-3 would probably be considered the best machine, if you can find one in your price bracket. They often come equipped with a second hydraulic service, and have proportional control. This is a useful feature if you want to operate tilt buckets etc, and something I would certainly be looking for in a machine up-grade.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pond digger, post: 6258552, member: 33096"] I have a JCB 8060 and it’s a simple and reliable machine, that does the job. My only complaint is the poor paintwork on the cab: you’ll find all the JCB machines suffer in this regard. I prefer the off-set (front mounted) boom, it’s particularly useful when ditching, as it allows you to off-set to the left and look out of the door opening. This reduces the boom projection which can be useful if ditch has a hedge on the far side. It also means you can position the machine closer to the ditch, so maintaining good visibility. The main pivot point on off-set machines is susceptible to wear, and the JCB 8060 is particularly good in this regard, generally showing far less wear than younger machines of other makes. However, the pin has no replaceable bushes in the main casting. Also worth consideration, is that the JCB uses the same buckets as the 3cx, so s/h buckets are in plentiful supply. Of all the 6 tonners, the Kubota KX 161-3 would probably be considered the best machine, if you can find one in your price bracket. They often come equipped with a second hydraulic service, and have proportional control. This is a useful feature if you want to operate tilt buckets etc, and something I would certainly be looking for in a machine up-grade. [/QUOTE]
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