Chinese Liebherr 956 & Volvo EC 210BLC

[Monster Mudder]

Very curious how these perform for the price point.

[Northern Farmer]

Originally Posted by Monster Mudder

Very curious how these perform for the price point.

You can see one in action here

https://youtu.be/YFI6OvPbnmM
https://youtu.be/Q8J5CyLFB7s

[Rimrock]

Originally Posted by Monster Mudder

Very curious how these perform for the price point.

They run, but longlivity of parts varies from machine to machine. Just keep in mind that with relative low cost machines, one must be prepared for putting in more hours, and money, in service and parts than with the expencive ones. As they say, 'there is no free lunch' ) Note : Loctite 542 thread seal is always useful to have at hand.

[Monster Mudder]

Originally Posted by Rimrock

They run, but longlivity of parts varies from machine to machine. Just keep in mind that with relative low cost machines, one must be prepared for putting in more hours, and money, in service and parts than with the expencive ones. As they say, 'there is no free lunch' ) Note : Loctite 542 thread seal is always useful to have at hand.

I can't remember, are you the one that takes the frames and adds in the premacon hydralics?

[Rimrock]

Originally Posted by Monster Mudder

I can't remember, are you the one that takes the frames and adds in the premacon hydralics?

Yeah, that's correct. I've got some experience with the 'Faroe' type excavators, 'RTR' 954 (and similar models Komatsu 270, Cat 336) in 2017, it became clear that they still had some way to go concerning hydraulics and assembly skills. But the frames were ok (with some thigtening up of main joints) and cylinders, possible to ad proper hydraulic pump and valves. Figured out it was better to purchase the machines in kit form, without hydraulics, and assemble everything from the bottom, as I had some tools and experience within the field.
There is the Liebherr 946 that's higher priced and a looks to be a notch better put together, but I've no experience with it.