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Old 09-01-2016, 02:28 PM
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With the daycab sold and me focusing on getting my dump finished I'm trying to get back to what is going on my tag. Really want the Carson but everytime I get close to the full price of it life gets in the way. Then I thought about the Magom TL14 but didn't know because of the low ground clearance. Now with them making a wheel loader I'm curious about that. The price seems reasonable. So what's better to you guys, wheeled or tracked? Or shoud I just stay the course and keep trying for the Carson.
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Old 09-01-2016, 05:57 PM
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I am going wheel.........less hassle.........are you ?
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Old 09-01-2016, 06:34 PM
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I think the Carson Liebherr is a nice kit and a solid performer, but that's just from reading here and watching youtube. On the down side it looks like the kit needs quite a bit of work, the frame looks like it almost needs sandblasting and painting right out of the box.



I also wish the kit came complete vs. you buy the loader, then you buy the motors,then the drives, etc., etc....
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Old 09-01-2016, 06:39 PM
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I always liked the way Mitch's Deere 755D looked!!
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Yeah I have all those pictures saved. I think its almost 3500 for everything but I just can't seem to get there without me having to spend the money elsewhere.
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Personally I believe, if it has tracks, it has problems. I vote wheel loader.
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Old 09-01-2016, 07:21 PM
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Tires all the way!! And electric if possible
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Tires all the way!! And electric if possible
I always liked the hydraulic models for cool factor but running hydraulics has got to be messy! Can't keep my 1:1 stuff from not leaving oil on the concrete floor, how do you guys run these models in your homes?
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I have the LR 634 and live in a sandy coastal region so the tracks work well for me. It does not get stuck. As for the work required to build the kit, for me it's half the fun!
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Anyone have both?
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I've got none, but I wish I've got both!
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The kat weeps oil just like the real thing. The dump
Truck was so bad with the wedico
Piston I turned it into the dump trailer
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I always liked the hydraulic models for cool factor but running hydraulics has got to be messy! Can't keep my 1:1 stuff from not leaving oil on the concrete floor, how do you guys run these models in your homes?
Oil dri or a pig mat
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Anyone have both?
I have worked on and operated both and i prefer a wheeled loader for loading trucks.

Wheeled loaders just feel smooth and natural when loading a truck.

Constantly pivoting/turning back and forth when loading a truck with a tracked loader just doesn't feel smooth to me.

Having said all of that though, the Carson loader is a very well made machine and well worth the money. The tracks/drives work very well and the somewhat short length of the tracks (front to rear) allow it to rotate better than most racked vehicles.
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I agree with Scott about about the smoothness! I have my scratch built 955K track machine and the converted Bruder 574. For loading dirt there is no comparison for me. I would run the wheel loader every time! I even prefer the wheel loader to an excavator if I am just loading out of a pile. The wheel loader is fast and fun.
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In real life, the tracked loader just makes a mess ie, likes to dig it's self a hole with the tracks in tight spaces ( some operators like to doo that in a large space too ) We've owned 2 both dressers/IH 100E and a 175C . Dad still has the 100E but still barely gets used . THe excavators and dozers where always our prime machines . Excavators always dug basements out faster and cleaner with the dozer dressing the bottom and pushin the spoil off/away. As for a rubber tired loader, why you think they're used in the quarry ?
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Default Re: Track Loader or Wheel Loader

Agree , for loading out, wheels. For pushing , tracks. If I had to make a decision on one, I would definately go with a wheel loader. Tracks on our models are the worst thing. You really have to keep an eye on loading dirt or whatever into the tracks from sharp turns. Track loaders are cool but more practical and clean to use a wheel loader. Really depends on the majority of work you plan on doing with it.
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think wheels is easier i had a bruder convert i did few years ago and it was harder to drive. not bad but the wheel loader i have now is so much more fun!
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Thanks for your input guys. It will be mainly for loading the Dump. I've just always had this obsession with the track loader since i saw my first rc construction video. Was offered a carson for 2500 shipped no radio. Thinking about just buying it.
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I know nobody has mentioned the Wedico cat 966G and I know it has fallen out of favor with a lot of people but Smaulhaul, Scott, has made several nice videos of one pushing and moving dirt. It seems quite impressive in his videos, wish I had one. PMD's price for a 966G kit and all it's gear is right at $7,000! At first I thought that was a ready to run model but I was wrong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QHA60HRh8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVWjIZKwbU4

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