Recent content by Rotor

Very nice, thanks armylifer :D I accidentally called you armylifter in my last post, maybe I wasn't far off.

Thanks armylifter. I haven't ordered yet. I contacted another dealer who said they wouldn't sell the counterweight if the backhoe was always going to be attached, which sounds more reasonable. This other dealer is a lot further away though. I followed your suggestion and called Work Cover -...

Yes, it is a 3-point hitch attachment. PaulR - yes, Australians are typically very compliant and unquestioning. The dealer referred me to a Work Cover document (linked below), however as far as I can see it does not say a counterweight must be provided - "Counterweights or ballasting may be...

Thanks for the replies.

Hi there. I am ordering a B2601 from a dealer here in Australia. They have said the LA435 loader is not available for purchase in Australia. The LA434 is the only option. Has anyone else in Australia been able to purchase this? I am interested in it mostly for the mechanical self-leveling...

Hi there, I'm new here. I'm looking to place an order for a B series from an Australian dealer with a FEL and backhoe. He has specified a counterweight on the order, saying that it is a legal requirement. Apparently Work Cover (the government org that deals with work safety law here) requires...