Rented a Bobcat excavator E351 with only 97.6 hours on it, and the joystick broke while using. My 2 employees using the equipment are not hard on equipment, are competent, knowledgeable and careful. However something obviously happened to the joystick, as I am being charged $657.03 by Leppo Rents for replacement. If the operators were one of 9 other members of the crew I would be concerned because they are not as careful. Anyone have know of any issues with this joy stick??? I understand Leppo's issues, but I know my guys were careful and not distructive. Thank you for any comments.
Since you paid for it, you should ask for the old one. If nothing else, put a price tag on it and hang it up somewhere.