I'm a dealer rep for Gehl/Mustang on the side, and on a contracting company on the side (Branching out from a tree service). I am in a possible position to get a new TL250/MTL325 high flow with cab and air at a fantastic price. I'll have to sell my AL540, but it's looking like I have a large dirt job (1k cut/~5k fill house pad and drive) to do and need a CTL. Rental would be $2500 or so. Do the job then sell the CTL if need be. It's time to sell/replace the AL540 as well (do it every year). My question is, what are the problems/weak areas/etc of the Taks? I'm going to call the dealer support service department tomorrow and see what problems they ran/run into. From everything I've read over the years they're like tanks and are highly suitable for doing dirt work. Thanks for the knowledge! Carl
If Im not mistaken the MTL325 and the T250 are the same machines so you should have good access to Mustang service records on this machine being a Mustang rep.
They are the same machine, and yes I can get information through Gehl/Mustang. We phased out the Takeuchi CTLs and brought the production in house as of last year. I'm looking for end user's thoughts/comments/reflections on the unit. As my main source of income is tree work, it makes me a bit nervous to get rid of the AL540 and only have the AL140 and a yard destroying (by comparison to the 540) CTL. But, when opportunity knocks you've gotta take in all the information possible and make the best decision.
No doubt you'll see a big difference with the amount of site repair you'll have to do in yards. My only experience (other than operating them through the years without owning) is through a salesman I know. My understanding from him, and this has been confirmed by a Gehl service manager is that they seem to replace a lot of loader valves in the 2000-2500 hr window. other than that, it would only be the typical things that happen to all machines, leaks, electrical, etc. Good luck.
I would use the smaller AL140 until the 540 was replaced on most jobs I imagine. The loader valves is good info, thanks!
I have over 4k hours on my Ctl with proper simple maint. Run it right and it will treat you right.
Well... Got the job, 1300 yard cut 5500 yard fill. Now to finalize the 540 sale.
Delivered the 540 to Illnois yesterday, picked to the 325 today in Minnesota.