About a year ago, I started a thread on this forum titled "What Machine Do I Need?" I had an interest in developing my property and wanted to get my money's worth. I had/have many jobs including retaining walls, shed foundations, septic trencehes, cabel trenches, heavy lifting, water tower foundations, mowing, leveling, grading among others. well, I'm pleased to say that "I'm glad I asked." I found the members of this forum most helpful, professional, experienced, and competent. And although my thread is no longer available, I did find e-mail refrences to that conversation. A shout out to Sheepfoot, TomA, cuttin edge, Chad Duncan, NH575E, among others. the above mentioned members, I took all your advice and did exactly that, I bought myself a 2006 JCB 3CX sitemaster, and it's a beast! I think I got a good price, I seached long and hard, went to multiple auctions, paid multiple diesel mechanics/fitters for inspections, bought what looks to be ex-council machine, and although I still have plenty of learning to do, I really enjoy using it (when I'm not $hitting myslef on the steep inclines). I think joining this Forum and paying mechanics for pre-purchase assessments ($200 AUD a pop) was the two best decisions i made regarding my purchase. mind you, it hasn't all been smooth sailing, I did get ripped off a bit by one mechanic and an Auto Electrician, and now it's my turn to offer some novice advice. If you buy a JCB and can't vouche for the history. Call JCB, get them to send out a technician, and get them to assess it. I was trying to save money (electrical problem) because I assumed this would have been the most expensive option, turns out I should have done it at the start. once again fellas, and HEAVY EQUIPMENT FORUMS.COM, thank you... p.s. doesn't mow grass very well
They do have mower attachments for those tho. Just saying. Lol
yeah i (actually) know, just can't justify the price. discovered that when i went into DIGGA. pretty spun out by the tree mulcher as well. my old MTD does the trick. cuts on an angle, but who cares, it's just grass