What are the pros and cons of each machine?

Cat concerns...The suspension undercarriage provides a smoother ride but makes grading more difficult as the suspension moves. Smaller cab. Ease of serviceability.

Deere concerns... People talk up the D series alot, but is that just because it is better than the 332? Visibility, the boom arms are big. Ease of serviceablity. Slower two speed.


I like the controls on the cat (foot throttle/decelerater when running wide open, etc...) but I like the bigger cab on the deere, and I hear the A/C is impressive (99% of the time I prefer to have windows open but with something so nice, would hate to get it dirty!) I think the quality of interior is better on Cat. Is the response time of controls good on each machine? Which machine is easier to keep clean/clean belly pan, floor pan, etc..? And most importantly, which machine would beat the other machine up, Takeuchi not included!

Thanks alot.

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