Solis tractors

[steveR]

A few years back, I wanted a small compact and happily avoided any of the Chinese models ....

Looked at a Solis, but the Importer seemed flakey and I was not impressed about spares availability. I belive that this has changed...? Build was so so, basic but solid. I found more budget, and bought a Kioti and rate it very highly on build and reliability, but their prices have been creeping up (like everything!)

If a modern Solis has minimal electronics, no emissions crap and basic hydraulics, it will be better than some of the offerings in mainstream dealers I reckon!! Chances are they will be from the Far East anyway!!

 

[ImLost]

A few years back, I wanted a small compact and happily avoided any of the Chinese models ....

Looked at a Solis, but the Importer seemed flakey and I was not impressed about spares availability. I belive that this has changed...? Build was so so, basic but solid. I foundmore budget and bought a Kioti and rate it very highly on build and reliability, but their prices have been creeping up (like everything!)

If a modern Solis has minimal electronics, no emissions crap and basic hydraulics, it will be better than some of the offerings in main dealers I reckon!!

Apparently the solis 50 has relatively few electrics, the 75 has more??
What kioti have you got?

 

[steveR]

Apparently the solis 50 has relatively few electrics, the 75 has more??
What kioti have you got?

EX50 HST

Was looking at having a new Kioti 95hp last year, but none available... Went Jap!!

Depending on the future of farming, I'll cost a swap for the EX50 for a 60hp version in 2022.....

 

[Cowabunga]

Of course it has emissions crap. There's no choice in the matter. If it hasn't, it's not legal to sell.

 

[steveR]

Of course it has emissions crap. There's no choice in the matter. If it hasn't, it's not legal to sell.

Do smaller Tier 3 engines need emissions crap?

 

[Cowabunga]

Do smaller engines need emissions crap?

Yes. Even my leaf blower has a catalytic convertor. So has my strimmer and Honda 420cc quad. I know that they are petrol but smaller diesels now have EGR and many have had DPF's for several years, depending on brand. Many sub 100hp tractors now even have Adblue.

Emission Standards: Europe: Nonroad Engines

dieselnet.com

 

[Courier]

Pugeot Partners have both AddBlue and Eolys fluid systems - And they both give problems ....(Car derived vans)

 

[Y Fan Wen]

Pugeot Partners have both AddBlue and Eolys fluid systems - And they both give problems ....(Car derived vans)

The onward march of electric!

 

[steveR]

The onward march of electric!

I almost look forward to battery power!! But no doubt in 30 years time, some will be grumbling about some aspect of performance or reliability of their electric beasts of burden,,,,

 

[Courier]

I look forward to the day when I can try a practical electric van - Some days they need to cover 800 miles plus as on Friday of last week, 1st trip from Yorkshire to London and back by 11:00 then another driver down to Crawley and back with a different driver.
Maybe it would mean buying more vehicles at twice the cost of a diesel to accommodate the charging time

 

[Nearly]

I look forward to the day when I can try a practical electric van - Some days they need to cover 800 miles plus as on Friday of last week, 1st trip from Yorkshire to London and back by 11:00 then another driver down to Crawley and back with a different driver.
Maybe it would mean buying more vehicles at twice the cost of a diesel to accommodate the charging time

removable battery pack in the base of the van?
pallet forks, out and in?

 

[Courier]

removable battery pack in the base of the van?
pallet forks, out and in?

If only ....

The inevitable hydrogen filling stations which will be needed for Commercial Haulage is the only thing on the horizon.....

 

[8100]

They should put slots in the motorways like scalextric tracks

 

[ImLost]

I take it no one knows what solis tractors are like then? Maybe I should get one as a case study!!

 

[daveydiesel1]

I take it no one knows what solis tractors are like then? Maybe I should get one as a case study!!

Keep us updated

 

[MF-ANDY]

I look forward to the day when I can try a practical electric van - Some days they need to cover 800 miles plus as on Friday of last week, 1st trip from Yorkshire to London and back by 11:00 then another driver down to Crawley and back with a different driver.
Maybe it would mean buying more vehicles at twice the cost of a diesel to accommodate the charging time

If it wasn't for the reduced carrying capacity and price I'd have one like shot.

 

[Moors Lad]

I take it no one knows what solis tractors are like then? Maybe I should get one as a case study!!

Sometimes on here it is just AMAZING where a thread goes, and the O P is left somewhat disappointed....

 

[Courier]

If it wasn't for the reduced carrying capacity and price I'd have one like shot.

If it weren’t for the two items you mentioned I would have 10

 

[Robt]

I look forward to the day when I can try a practical electric van - Some days they need to cover 800 miles plus as on Friday of last week, 1st trip from Yorkshire to London and back by 11:00 then another driver down to Crawley and back with a different driver.
Maybe it would mean buying more vehicles at twice the cost of a diesel to accommodate the charging time

800 miles plus at 60/70 mph that 11.5 hours driving at the very best. I take it you have two drivers for the shift?

 

[Courier]

800 miles plus at 60/70 mph that 11.5 hours driving at the very best. I take it you have two drivers for the shift?

I do mention a driver change in the post ....