Pros and cons

[Clever Dic]

Just wondered if anyone had any experience with this layout of machine. Looking at 75% pallet work 25% field loading.

 

[Michael S]

I've never tried one but I can't think what is better about that type than an articulated handler? You still have the tyre scrubbing steering system of a rigid handler (assuming it can crab steer) and you don't get the side shift effect either. You do at least get better visibility than a side cab handler. I would imagine that it is well made.

 

[Clever Dic]

I've never tried one but I can't think what is better about that type than an articulated handler? You still have the tyre scrubbing steering system of a rigid handler (assuming it can crab steer) and you don't get the side shift effect either. You do at least get better visibility than a side cab handler. I would imagine that it is well made.

Yes it is the visibility that I am thinking of for acurate fast pallet work.

 

[Michael S]

Yes it is the visibility that I am thinking of for acurate fast pallet work.

I would say get a demo and see if it does what you want, but try a similar size articulated machine as well?

 

[tr250]

Never tried one but I find that our pivot steers weak point is visibility on pallet work. Also the boom is at the wrong angle for booming out unless it’s above 4ft high.

 

[Massey Ferguson 6480]

Did drive one for a day, might hav been a smaller model. Liked the visibilty and hydrostatic drive but felt more unstable than our jcb loadall although wouldnt have said it was any easier to see the forks than on a jcb

 

[daveydiesel1]

Go pivit steer. Giv less trouble tgan steerin axles with it wearin tyres,ball joints,track rods. This all adds up

 

[D14]

Yes it is the visibility that I am thinking of for acurate fast pallet work.

You can’t see much with pallet tines. Merlo’s about the best for visibility.

 

[Clever Dic]

You can’t see much with pallet tines. Merlo’s about the best for visibility.

Seriously that is good to know....still rate the cab suspension as well on Merlo but wondered on the vision .

 

[Wellytrack]

Must say I’m not a great fan of JCB Q fit but the floaty forks are good with pallets.

 

[milkloss]

You won't see the tines. best suggestion would a camera mounted on the front axle I should think (as long as the tines have enough drop on them to clear the headstock).

 

[james ds]

I had a red rock 500 which had the same Centre boom , I only kept it one year , visibility was a big issue with it.