me ,either the farm special or mer!o,bu t i bought this for 7750
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there is no vat on the first Jcb link you put upLooks to have been quite well looked after - and not a bad price as I suppose you can claim the vat back as well. ITs the bloody vat that puts everything up for me, just need to win the lottery
Looking around some more, found these which are a bit higher on the budget - any obvious points to look at (apart from the pivot points wearing) - do they suffer much with gear selection troubles etc:
This one looks quite cheap for a 2005 model?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-Tele...787330?hash=item25f09fb102:g:q4gAAOSw87Raqbjt
This one is cheaper and has slick tyres so past ownership maintenance may be dubious:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:g:pWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
Then there are these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-526-...437982?hash=item1a47b8b8de:g:01kAAOSwpFtaq67~
http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBay...descgauge=1&cspheader=1&oneClk=1&secureDesc=0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:g:pWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-526-...763607?hash=item3b04c00557:g:S~AAAOSwxJlapS2X
Merlo:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlo-P3...266755?hash=item25f0887d43:g:u-YAAOSwFbpaq9cX
thats the same sellerBe ware a lot of fake adverts on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:g:pWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:g:pWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
Same machine different sellers!
Ebay is full of them sort of scams.
The TH330 did have alot of electric issues with hydraulic controls. Mainly the silly expensive solenoid set up on spool block and for the up dated parts you were talking many thousands pounds! Some would have been done on warranty though but know some people had to pay!
Looking around some more, found these which are a bit higher on the budget - any obvious points to look at (apart from the pivot points wearing) - do they suffer much with gear selection troubles etc:
This one looks quite cheap for a 2005 model?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-Tele...787330?hash=item25f09fb102:g:q4gAAOSw87Raqbjt
This one is cheaper and has slick tyres so past ownership maintenance may be dubious:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:gWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
Then there are these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-526-...437982?hash=item1a47b8b8de:g:01kAAOSwpFtaq67~
http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBay...descgauge=1&cspheader=1&oneClk=1&secureDesc=0
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-535-...318801?hash=item2cd0e65c11:gWIAAOSwwjRafZQa
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JCB-526-...763607?hash=item3b04c00557:g:S~AAAOSwxJlapS2X
Merlo:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlo-P3...266755?hash=item25f0887d43:g:u-YAAOSwFbpaq9cX
I agree that the old Jcb' are good machines, but a 2wheel steer.... really ????Agree with @roscoe erf I would go for a basic tidy JCB, wouldn't rule out an old 520-4 basic bombproof machine. Still worth some money if you want to sell it. Parts still avaliable. We run a 520-2 2 wheel drive one, Unloads all our seed and fertiliser moves bales, muck, lime, machinery etc wouldn't be without it now.
I agree that the old Jcb' are good machines, but a 2wheel steer.... really ????
4wheel steer is such a major advancement... and 4wd is an absolute essential, unless you run on dry, flat concrete all the time !!
Depends what you want to spend. 4 wheel steer and 4 wd drive are better but more to wear out and go wrong.
I guess a 2wd one won't have been abused as much as a 4wd ?? So there's a plus !
When running old kit you need to be able to repair it yourself. You could easily spend a few thousand taking it to a main dealer for repair
Try using one type then the other and you will see the differenceCan'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.
thats the same seller
Not saying there's no difference just that pivot hight is really irrelevant to stability.Try using one type then the other and you will see the difference
YOU NEED TO SAY GOOD BYE TO YOUR MATES GORDONS AND JACK
swear I had seen a different sellers name on one of them???
swear I had seen a different sellers name on one of them???