Small I know we lost an account to a lower priced contractor. They were using a W14, This season, when I looked it up it was about 14,000 lbs as I recall, has like a12' backhoe size pusher. We had a 30k Terex 873 there with a 14' loader model pusher and it took 5 hrs, and the long push was a workout for it. Disappointed we didn't get enough snow this season to see them fail miserably.
Thank you! for the responce unfortunatly the W11b that I was looking at has been sold, now I'm looking at a Hough 50 , would you know approx how much this one weights? I have a fifth wheel trailer with 14000LBS capacity. and what do you think abouth those Loaders. all input from is apreciated.
i have a old 1960? massey ferguson 470. perkins diesel. front wheel steer, 2 yrd bucket, lots of play. good heater excellent driveline brake, only use as spare, one tough old loader. will post pictures later, needs paint.
So what are you guys spending on these older loaders these days? I ask because we are looking at some larger lots that would require a loader and pusher. I know there are deals out there, but what should I be looking at spending for one in descent shape that runs well?
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I bought a Fiat-Allis 745c last fall (in November), runs good, has a few minor issues/leaks (for a 1980, I dont expect any less), low hour 4500 hrs or so, but over all reliable snow machinine. It is a big one 40K lbs, 4 yard bucket, paid $ 13,500, trucking was another $ 600ish. Pushes a 14' Protec very well.
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Grandview that's not even a loader it's a wheeled dozer. It would work though, what were they asking, it probably pushes well & would pay it self off in a year.
The old Michigan wheel dozer reminded me of an old youtube video from the late 70's showing the different size Clark Michigan loaders available back in the day.
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3NpI...endscreen&NR=1
I bought a Fiat-Allis 745c last fall (in November), runs good, has a few minor issues/leaks (for a 1980, I dont expect any less), low hour 4500 hrs or so, but over all reliable snow machinine. It is a big one 40K lbs, 4 yard bucket, paid $ 13,500, trucking was another $ 600ish. Pushes a 14' Protec very well.
Thanks for the info! I also wouldn't expect to get a perfect machine, a few hydraulic leaks here and there, etc.
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For an older machine that's in nice shape. I will say I ran the Fiat for one storm, it is definitely not as comfortable as my new machines. I took out the cab insulation right after we go it because it was all decomposed, and I didnt replace it
yet. It was a bit drafty but I was still able to run it in a regular pair of jeans & a fleece. A knit cap would of been good (because I lack up there), and a pair of ear plugs other than that it was fine. It find it hard as an owner when I go look at machines that cost more than my first house, have more bells and whistles (heated seats and mirrors, back up cameras, CD player, etc. than my truck. Then have to put employees in them that you "hope" will respect that, it makes it tough when you realize you can spend 25% of the money and buy a couple older machines that have far less to go wrong, and if it does a halfway good mechanic call at least get it going, it doesn't need a computer programer.
My uncle has an old CAT 966 that he still uses to load sand trucks from time to time. He mostly uses his 928G now though. I have used an old CAT 966 screening gravel some but, I like the 2008 WA200 I ran allot better.
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Pushed last season with it and loved the experience. Just knowing no matter what mother nature throws your way you have the tools to get it done is a great bonus. If you have a chance to get a wheel loader never hesitate....
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