TAKEUCHI 290s First job! machine was tested!

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

The tb290 are awesome machines! We have 2 at the county road department I work for full time. ones a 2015 others a 2018. The 2015 has 4000 hrs on it and we never had a break down just normal service and only put one set of tracks on it 500hrs ago. And the 2018 is proving itself the same. I like the power and smoothness of the pilot controls. And the hydraulic self tensioning of the tracks so youll never half to adjust them. Only thing we done different is had windows tinted to help the a/c because of all the glass gets hot. I like the Takeuchi so much I bought a TL8 track loader and a tb235-2 mini excavator myself for my own side business

[@travissweeney788]

Oh I'm liking the 290 hey,your already good with fixed grapple,you'll be a pro no time on it,great content as usual buddy

[@matteogomez3678]

That Taco Hoochie seems like a nice size for it Capabilities, great addition

[@Ronnsn76]

......Takeuchi...Top...of the Excervator...from 0,9-to-9to..class...in Austria....nice Greez's...from the middle of the Alp's...🤘

[@ProudPapaw88]

Nice looking machine. Looks like it has plenty of power. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@mortonsway5650]

I like it, now I just have do a lot more jobs to purchase one! Great video!

[@johndorazio3759]

I own one cant find any work for it

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

That digs pretty sweet. Does logs too totally Awesome.

[@tiptoplandsolutions1421]

Got thoughts..N ice machine things now are alot of money, alot... One has to have much insite and preparation to succeed..Good job Sam and Eric !

[@Jdizzlemynizzle]

How do you like the fixed grapple versus the dangleball grapple?

[@troytreeguy]

Congratulations you fellas sure work em!

[@russellrogers3260]

Nice looking machine!

[@kathytaramasso1099]

the 290 works really well .

[@wwflguy]

That's a really nice looking machine & grapple

[@travissweeney788]

Funny,I cut allday,run ex and excited to watch you when get home,gotta love it cause liking it just isn't enough

[@georgeenriquez612]

That 290 looks like a smooth machine. Nice video

[@In2investing]

I could really see a fixed boom benefit you with being able to reach up much higher on trees etc, than the swing boom. Do you use the swing boom much?

[@rockingkvideos3160]

Nice job as usual, thanks for sharing Sam👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@showlandjr]

The hose's on the grapple look like they need some better routing, they are really exposed. I like the 3-2 grapple though looks great for dealing with brush!

[@sprucegoose1016]

Now that's a wicked machine 😎👍

[@kennethfrick9879]

Looks like it's doing great! Just got to get the feel of it.

[@jjdoutdoors]

Great machine!

[@andybockex]

Nice machine and grapple. Do they make a saw to go on it. ?

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

I prefer to pile yard debris in a hole where it can stay wet and rot. Landscape rake pulls some dirt with it too. Dig it all back up next year and spread that black dirt around the yard. If the pile is too big, I burn it but it's easier to let it compost. Unlike you, I have no equipment with lifting attachments so I have to drag it with the rake or box blade.

[@peewee.3138]

Nice machine, Sam! Too bad your camera couldn’t pick up your communicators between you and V- Belt.

[@joedoakes8307]

Is it STILL the case , that you can sell these large tree's to the lumber mills in your area of Cali ?

[@denistaramasso9724]

When are the videos of your new truck coming out? Are the videos going to be on this channel?

[@VBELTandSON]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjHf4p-ratkndk

[@AmateurLogger]

Once you go fixed, it's hard to go back!

[@Doubie.]

If your looking for a big powerful skid steer check asv dealers for there new machine

[@mikestrucks]

That’s a really nice machine Sam 💪🏻👍🏻

[@joshuamcintyre9714]

i think your realising the weight alot more with the new machine due to the fixed grapple, it tends to pick up the entire log as soon as you grab it, where as with the dangle it will let one end of log just kinda drag, in some situations anyway

[@bert26a]

Doesn't help he's also got a thumb on, really you don't need it if you've got a rotating grapple like that. Especially one that doesn't dangle like on the KX080-3.

[@showlandjr]

Not only the thumb adds weight but also the pin grabber coupler is a a lot heavier, I'm a huge fan of them but they add a bunch of weight and build height.

[@joshuamcintyre9714]

I wouldnt go without a thumb or a quick coupler, this video shows exactly why, stumps and sometimes the bucket thumb combo is needed

[@showlandjr]

@@joshuamcintyre9714 I agree on wanting to have both, i was mostly just commenting on the fact that it's quite a bit heavier then his old kubota quick coupler system. I have a hydraulic pin grabber on my 4 ton Kubota and I would not want to be without it for sure. I love being able to grab buckets backwards, not to mention the build height actually adds a bit of reach.

[@geraldkoth654]

Chain saw? We don't need no steenking chain saw.

[@johnkeelan9685]

I like how you did the fork in the spaghetti with the weedie brush. That worked good. looked a little fast or touchy but you can dial that down on the computer screen if you wanted. I wonder if there is an add-on counter weight for the 290. I know there isn't for my 370 but they do offer a bigger replacement weight for it. Hope your liking the new machine. Looks smoother than mine. Pretty work as always.

[@nlstockstill]

I see the 370 is in between the 260 and 290. I like the weight of it. Whats different about it than the 260 and the 290?

[@johnkeelan9685]

@@nlstockstill Its an in between weight class with a little more power & longer reach than the 260. Uses the same coupler as the 290 so, if you have any 290 attachments, you can run them on the 370. Dealer describes it as a highbred. One of the biggest differences is the high flow aux. 32gmp on the 370 & a total of 58 gpm combined, & it utilizes a 3 pump system. The 290 now has an option for the high flow like Sam mentioned. The 370 has been out for about 2 or so years. It could use some refinement here & there. like a larger counter weight. Shes a touch too light back there. The worst part is slewing. Its got no nads.. Gutless. Track power is lacking a bit as well. Runs a mulcher head real good though & the overall strength is pretty decent. The 290 I haven't tried yet but it & the 2150 are nice machines. There just respectively bigger. So licence class is a thing & how small of an area you can work them in is also a factor.

[@richardharvey8939]

Great 👍

[@Breakinlife007]

Purchased a 260 based off your choice. They should give you a rebate or sponsor your channel for having someone buy off your influence.

[@brucehuff5566]

Looks great nice video. Stay safe

[@Savageboy3767_]

You need a bigger bucket attachment for the mini excavator

[@VBELTandSON]

Why?

[@Savageboy3767_]

It will help to move more of whatever you're moving with it

[@VBELTandSON]

Large volume dirt job that would help. 18 inch bucket worked great on this little project

[@kenmcclure5623]

sweet machine. I am looking at the 370 so I dont have to buy a new trailer

[@Breakinlife007]

2150 with that grapple would be sweet... should have went bigger. Love the videos!

[@VBELTandSON]

Would not have fit in this job Then

[@Breakinlife007]

@@VBELTandSON I am currently shopping for a Mini around the same 12k size. Did you get to compare this with the other big brands? Cat. Case etc? What made you choose this one? Thanks!

[@Nates707]

Are you gunna get a smaller Bateman grapple?

[@5150cash]

💪🏽🇺🇸

[@VTOutdoorServices]

You must have some pull for digsafe to come out that fast! lol

[@kathytaramasso1099]

did you get your new trucks yet?

[@VBELTandSON]

Yup

[@ericrayblankenship5018]

I run same on jobs all the time if you see on my videos they work well with mower heads also

[@Case_excavation.]

Have you ran a mulcher on the 290?

[@VBELTandSON]

Yes I have a video posted with it

[@Case_excavation.]

Does it have an extra hydraulic cooler?

[@VBELTandSON]

@@Case_excavation. no but I’d recommend getting a mecalac if you want to run a mulcher head

[@Case_excavation.]

I really appreciate your videos. And everything you show and explain. I’ve referred to it a lot over the past 3 years. As I’ve started doing similar work. I will look into the Mecalec’s more. I’m needing to upgrade in machine this year. I’ve had a lot of heat issues with my current setup.

[@husaberg8501]

How'd you get the pull rope that high?

[@VBELTandSON]

Climbed it. I showed hoss climbing the tree ;)

[@husaberg8501]

@@VBELTandSON You're right. Must have looked away for a second

[@EJJ123]

First!

[@vanyapetrov9469]

Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 224 sentadillas son unos LIKESEX.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesj abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k