Used compact wheel loader availability

XTREEC

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I’ve recently started looking for a compact wheel loader. The new ones seem too expensive but there don’t seem to be any used ones available. Anyone have any tricks they’re willing to share to find used? I got quoted over 60k for a 500 series Avant
 
I sold a BMG wheel loader a few months back for 32k... They pop up every now and then. New you're definitely high 50s and up I believe.
 
New is still built by humans, and still can have problems, but not buying anyone else's problems.

Are tree folks ever hard on loaders?
I would say not.
Rarely using the auxiliary pump, mostly just fetching and carrying.
Panels probably get a bit of stick but mechanically and hydraulic wise it’s not too hard for them.
 
I would say not.
Rarely using the auxiliary pump, mostly just fetching and carrying.
Panels probably get a bit of stick but mechanically and hydraulic wise it’s not too hard for them.
I would disagree with that statement. We push our loaders very hard, they may not be pushing and pulling a lot, but they certainly are lifting! We have one old caterpillar skid loader that can lift 80% over rated capacity, and does so pretty much every day.
 
I searched equipment trader for a few weeks before finding my kubota r530 for a good deal. I did notice that the used market is more limited when compared to something like a skid steer or mini excavator.
 

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