I still think a Manitou or Jcb from the early to mid 90s might be a better buy.
I see the axles on the Matbro have the Sh!te outboard brakes like the old Sandersons and early Manitous. It does look quite straight and makes the Sanderson above look a bit pricey. I still think a Manitou or Jcb from the early to mid 90s might be a better buy.
Ace would be able to answer better than me. Our old Sanderson has that type of axle and I have always felt the brakes are not that great.May I ask why you say this (my question coming from a person having never owned a TH before), also, why are the brakes shite if fitted as these appear to be - do they get dunked up easily?
May I ask why you say this (my question coming from a person having never owned a TH before), also, why are the brakes shite if fitted as these appear to be - do they get dunked up easily?
So, taking on board what is said, would I be buying a short lived machine in terms of the mature due to parts, or for non commercial use would they be ok?
In terms of mechanical ability, I am fairly reasonable and I can weld / fabricate etc. Electrics are my weak point, but can usually get the basics right. Hydraulics are my new learning point.
Can't see the logic in the pivot argument from a stability point of view. More overall design of machine with a purpose built frame not based on an off the shelf skid unit.Older machines that had a high pivot point are much less stable than newer tyres which have a much lower pivot point. I bought a older manitou for a building site I had and it was a bit dodgy on any slope with the boom up
Can't see the logic in the pivot argument from a stability point of view. More overall design of machine with a purpose built frame not based on an off the shelf skid unit.
Back to subject, go for it, is the same anything if you get a good one then fine if not tough. Better to get a £5000 lemon then a £10000 one and no guarantee that below £20000 you will get a gem.
Paid £1250 for mine non runner but just needed transmission filter back flush, now works fine and already paid its way.
Any thoughts on this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/matbro-t...373970?hash=item3b01ece992:g:l~gAAOSwdd9airbG
Looks a good machine IMO.. for that kind of money you're not going to find a Jcb or manitou in as good a condition...
Is that joystick cable or hydraulic operated ?? Anyone know?
If it's cable then worst case is two new cables... if it's hydraulic, it's unlikely to cause problems but could be costly to repair if there were leaks, And if it's electric it'd be a nightmare !!
I have a new found admiration for matbro's... they are well built machines.... I can see why all dairy boys like them !!
electric danfoss stick. IMO that's a plus point, nothing much wrong with them really.
Never had anything to do with them..
.. not maintenance wise anyway..
Is that similar to the manitou joystick from a few years back ??
I think our cat th330 is electrical..... no feel to it ... I'm dreading it going wrong...
Do they just use an electro-Hyd spool block ??
Never had anything to do with them..
.. not maintenance wise anyway..
Is that similar to the manitou joystick from a few years back ??
I think our cat th330 is electrical..... no feel to it ... I'm dreading it going wrong...
Do they just use an electro-Hyd spool block ??