manitous

[outdoorchick101]

Manitou size, we have a 627 and need a new one but now they make 629's wondered what everybody else has/had and if u like manitous or prefer branded telehandelers ie class or john deere

 

[Fergieman]

You will still get a new 627 if your quick. Plenty sitting in dealers yards. No idea if they are still making them.

 

[tr250]

we have a 634 only had it since end of feb but done 1020 trouble free hours so far. is a 627 and 629 rear engine machines and what is the difference between the two from my limeted experiance i cant think of why you would want engine on the back

 

[Yale]

i cant think of why you would want engine on the back

Simpler transmission?

 

[tr250]

What mechanical?

 

[grumpy]

get this all the new ones are shyte now,

http://www.gordonagri.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=62_61&product_id=487

 

[Schuby]

Demod manitous the last 2yrs, find them awful compared to our 03 JD 3400. Can't think what to replace it with. Only decent new one we've tried is Claas Scorpion.

 

[mo!]

I wouldn't touch Gordon Agri after the story I've just heard. At least check that the wiring to the pressure sensor is intact...

 

[grumpy]

I wouldn't touch Gordon Agri after the story I've just heard. At least check that the wiring to the pressure sensor is intact...

eh?no bad company that.

 

[mo!]

I beg to differ.

 

[Yale]

What mechanical?

What I mean is most side engine machines have to have a change the drive from transverse with the engine to longitudinal for the axles.This is where power losses can occur and an extra set of gears to fail.

 

[muzza]

i cant think of why you would want engine on the back

We've got a 627. Got a rear engine one because they are narrower and more nimble, as getting in and out of our cattle pens is quite tight. I was driving a Merlo 32.6 for a few days this year at dung and much prefer the Manitou as the cab and joystick is a lot better, and the Manitou seems like it has more power. The Merlo was also slightly newer so it had the safety hydraulic lock which drove me mad!