mini artiuculating loader

[devil_dog]

Does anyone operate a small articulating loader like a multione(www.multione.com) or a gehl avantage al20? Could you tell me how they work out for you. I am seriously considering the multione gt-50 and would like your input. Thanks

 

[TLHamel]

I run a CSF Multi-trac DT40. We have approx. 50 hours on this new machine. At this point I would recommend the Multi-trac to any arborist. Light, easy on the turf, powerful, a work-horse. The telescopic boom is always being used. A Top Notch BMG is the perfect companion. Ours came with a bollard/Port-a-wrap built in to the attachment, SUPER CONVENIENT.

 

[devil_dog]

Do you have any pics or video of your machine in operation or transporting it. I like how lightweight the multione line is for driving over lawns and ease of transport.

 

[TLHamel]

No pics. The DT40 weighs around 2200 lbs. + attachment. Very easy on the grass all factors considered (load, slope, drainage, etc.). We transport with a 14', single-axle, scissor-lift trailer rated at 5000 lbs. This accommodates the DT40 with BMG on the boom, Branch Manager rake, and Brush Wolf.

 

[devil_dog]

That sounds like a great set up. I hope it continues to work out for you. I was also looking at the 3 pt hitch option. It would make the unit more versatile and add some counterweight for those bigger loads.

 

[MikePoor]

How wide are they? Will they go through a gate? The articulating ldr. looked like the way to go but i went for the mini tracked ldr. because i could fit it in the back of my chipper

 

[Lumberjack]

Mike, they are typically wider than a 36" gate, it depends on the size of the gate as to if it will allow it to pass.

Here is all the pics I have. With a BMG its the cats meow.

The things I didn't like about it were:

Placement of the 4wd switch, while operating the loader my hand would knock it out of 4wd, which was worrysome while going across bumpy terrain.

I would perfer it to engage a parking brake anytime you weren't depressing the forward or reverse pedal. It creeping or rolling along was a PITA to me. Seems that could be made much better.

Getting into or out of the machine wasn't the easiest thing I have done, but I am a larger lad and it was still not a big concern.

Lastly the controls of the aux hydros and the loader didn't lend itself to easy use, but it was still quite usable.



I liked its articulating design, extending loader arms, lift capacity, and comfortable seat.

 

[devil_dog]

here is a picture from their website of the gt50. It is about $40,000 and gives the swinger 2000 some competition. I like the smaller ones but never know when you need the extra lifting power.

 

[Lumberjack]

This is my heavy lifter.


Broke through a septic tank cover today, luckly it didn't fall in. The homeowner had the lid replaced 3.5 months ago, he shoulda told me where it was, I know I asked! He saw me drive across it the first time, the second time it gave way.

Lifts 4klbs, cost less than a swinger, and with turf tires it would be much more friendly. Weighs 11k lbs without a load in the bucket.