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MB | Just this spring we upgraded our Cat 320cl (20ton) to a Komatsu pc220cl- 8 (24ton). And let me tell you what a difference in size and reachability and power. We had to upgrade cause the pump, engine, U/C, swing gear, and bucket all needed work. After throwing down all the numbers we decided it would be better just to upgrade and buy newer/fewer hours. I highly suggest that when you buy, make sure you inspect and check out all these components i mentioned, because an excavator can become a real money grab when they get old/worn out. If you have a choice, stay with the popular brands like Cat, Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu but they are also worth more especially Cat. Although you only want to spend $30-45000, i highly suggest you buy a 20 ton machine because they are never too big, And a 20 ton is a perfect all around size... and is still light and narrow enough to haul on a standard-width tandem trailer (102'') with out outriggers. As far as loading it onto a drop-deck with ramps... not suggested. Use a loading dock. A beaver tail should work fine but the best trailer to haul machinery is a detachable goose neck. If you can, make sure it has aux hyd plumbing at least, or a hyd thumb would be even better.
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Lots of excavator questions.
