James
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Run mcconnel here and can't see me changing tbh. Don't like the look of bomfords and spearhead dealer never bothered to come out. Yes its had a few issues but all sorted now overall very happy
+1 but ours is only just over 2 years old.What problems are there with XTC box? My 2011 one has been faultless touch wood
My XTC box has been faultless in the nine years I have had it but it is jumpy and will go for proportional in the next one, saw a shellborne at a dealer day and like the look of it but I do have a lot of big hedges to do for others so having a rethink now
We run both Sherbourne linkage mounted and a mcconnel bracket mounted. Bracket mounted much more stable and easier to drop on and off. But Sherbourne with vfr 5 foot head hydraulic roller etc very nice machine to use.Choice between McConnell 5565 with 1.6mtr head or Shelbourne 760t 6 metre tele (4.8 metre closed) with 5ft head. Currently running PA55 xtc so new McConnell wouldn't be to different.
Any one running a Shelbourne with 5ft head? Or similar? How have they been?
I like the way Shelbourne is mounted to the Tractor a little more rigid but is this better?
What issues did you have with your controlsXTC boxes are all proportional, your must be bang bang controls.
What issues did you have with your controls
Reach got very slow on mine and had to be reprogrammed the biggest problem I had with the xtc box was the mounting bracket the adjusters collapsed so I made a new bracketWhat problems are there with XTC box? My 2011 one has been faultless touch wood
How tight will it work in narrow lane's? Really like the idea of the compact size when working in tighter spots as used a long reach none telescopic machine last week and on the second cut up a hedge I'd have to be as aware of the end of the dipper arm poking it's nose across the road at lorry's, buses, car's and any object it could damage as where the head is cutting and the wheels are pointing. To much to do at my ageI agree with previous posts I run a shelbourne hd60t and really pleased with it but do agree with the post about the head. Neighbours seem to be able to take bigger growth easier although I don't have hammer flails. It's very easy to use and a compact machine when folded in but has an awesome reach when needed. I think I will look at putting McConnell's flails on now I have read this thread. But that aside I think I still will buy another
I found that problem when I used a PA60 compared to my 6570T,dipper arm stuck out was a painHow tight will it work in narrow lane's? Really like the idea of the compact size when working in tighter spots as used a long reach none telescopic machine last week and on the second cut up a hedge I'd have to be as aware of the end of the dipper arm poking it's nose across the road at lorry's, buses, car's and any object it could damage as where the head is cutting and the wheels are pointing. To much to do at my age
Yes the normal button ones thought that was called xtc, after having cables for years when you could feel the movement I dont like the bang bang onesXTC boxes are all proportional, your must be bang bang controls.
Hi Pete how are the new flails going some have said they tend to break more, will need a new set for next year as have sharpened mine right down nowHave xtc on our pa65t. I really like it and the ability to operate all the functions at once. It's a 2009 machine and did need a new joystick last season. Good trimmer though. Only ever used McConnell so can't comment on others.
Vernon
I think they're good. They've done around 650 hours so far, will need turning half way through next season so wear about the same as the f10's. We've broken one this season, to be fair would normally break one or two f10's as well. Good on grass as it doesn't wrap around them so keep cutting faster. Also a bit quicker on the hedges, got a lot of tops to a good standard with one pass in the autumn when catching up from the lost month.Hi Pete how are the new flails going some have said they tend to break more, will need a new set for next year as have sharpened mine right down now
It's caused by the box becoming hot and a cooling fan can be retrofittedIt would randomly go slowly in certain directions, the most annoying was when the head tilt went slow as it went really slow.
A new box cured it immediately, apparently lots of boxes have been replaced.