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NickMc



Member Since: 01 Oct 2014
Location: Norn Iron
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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
[Wanted] Mini digger/excavator
Thought it’s worth a try on here as defenders seems to be towing them a lot!

Looking for an Excavator around 2-3 ton have about 6K to spend- know that’s probably older machine territory, but it’s not for everyday use. I have given up looking over here as the export market has poached it all. Can arrange shipping or collect.

Thanks,

Nick
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sako243



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Do you need to be able to tow it? If you don't and can handle a bigger machine then it'll be far cheaper. Sub 3t diggers fetch quite a premium because they're towable.

I had the opportunity for a reasonable condition 13t one for scrap money a few years ago. Just didn't need something that big everyday. Ed
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Post #1046365 21st Sep 2024 8:58am
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NickMc



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I don’t really want the hassle of a bigger machine and having to move it or track it through the grounds
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sako243



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I wasn't suggesting necessarily a 13t machine but 5t machines aren't physically a huge size difference to a 2.7t machine but are more capable and probably cheaper at they don't fetch the towable premium. Ed
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Post #1046441 22nd Sep 2024 8:12am
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NickMc



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Prices seem to be a lot different here than on the mainland
Post #1046506 22nd Sep 2024 7:04pm
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Welshsurferdude



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theres a few Takeuchi 1.6's on marketplace for around 6-9k these days


prices are definately softening 2011 Santorini Black USW XS.

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Post #1046520 22nd Sep 2024 9:36pm
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NickMc



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They do seem to be finally falling or more people are finally just accepting they paid too much during ‘Rona times.
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rusty_wingnut



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Not what you're after but I do have two micros in stock right now, could put them in the back of a Hi-cap Laughing
Post #1046530 23rd Sep 2024 7:38am
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AJC



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My own machine that i bought 5 years ago is an Hitachi ZX29U

zero tail swing and will pick and carry a 1 ton bag, great machine and has been priceless to me in my house build. would recommend one but not sure if you'd get one for 6k
Post #1046588 23rd Sep 2024 4:27pm
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NickMc



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rusty_wingnut wrote:
Not what you're after but I do have two micros in stock right now, could put them in the back of a Hi-cap Laughing


Not really big enough thanks though. If you get anything bigger let me know
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NickMc



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Sorted thanks. Bought a wee 3.3 ton Libra- that needs a little work, looks like a Kubota with a Kubota engine in it do the job for me.
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