I want to buy a 5/7 tonne excavator, sub £20k. Appears to be a good selection of JCB but have heard they don’t age well. Should I stick to Japanese? Appreciate any ones experience. Thanks
Oh, and you’re likely to find that a JCB has less wear on the off-sett joint than anything other make, although there are no replaceable bushes in the main casting.I have 6t JCB 8060; It’s a simple, no frills machine, that does the job. Parts aren’t overly expensive. The 8065 is the later incarnation, and should be affordable, but will have more electronics.
The Kubota 5.7t KX161-3 has a good reputation and should prove a sound buy.
The 8080 has a poor reputation, but don’t let that put you off an 8060.Many thanks for all replies.
I agree about buying British, have a jcb loadall 536 60, great machine.
All for simple and less electronics, seen a few 8060’s and 8080’s. However heard a few horror story’s of oil pipes going wrong under cab and being a night mare to replace. Been casually looking for a while but now time to go find one.
Thanks again for all the good advice
I've a tb175 4500 hrs for sale ,Just joined TFF today though looked through it previously. Very impressed by response. Thanks
I would be interested. Is that Turra......as in Turra Coo ? My end of the country if so.I've a tb175 4500 hrs for sale ,
Nice machines if you can accommodate the size. It would be on my list.I've a tb175 4500 hrs for sale ,
Yes , it is ,I would be interested. Is that Turra......as in Turra Coo ? My end of the country if so.
How do I contact you ? Email ?Yes , it is ,