Very cool machine, I’d never heard of Mecalac. I did ask about Kubota’s “Super Boom” split boom. But the local dealer said it was not available🙄. Can’t wait to see more and the 290. Thanks Jim and Global for the demo👍👍👍🇺🇸
That thing is like sliced bread or 2 ply TP!! Pretty handy little bugger putting 2 machines in one carrier with all the attachments is cool how you can cross the implements into either machine mode like the skid steer bucket in excavator mode...............🤯! Mr. Jim at Global, thank you for getting Sam and V-belt to Guinea pig this machine and only scratch the surface on the abilities of this leatherman of equipment. They should've banned it Macgyver instead of Mecalac lmao!!
Jim and global are gold👌 That support is solid to have and make work and soo much easier and fun💪 Wonder if the export to this side of the pond😂😂 Sweet demo vid as usual Sam.
Watch it a Mecalac will spoil you. I used to operate backhoes for years. I was in German a few years ago I got to play with it's father the 12mtx. I could never run another machine without comparing it in my mind and thinking I wish I had that Mecalac
My take on DEF is while you do have to add it - another cost - the engine breaths better and it only makes power. With EGR you are throttling it / limiting output and you do have the regen cycles that often occur at exactly the wrong time and place if you don't monitor it Nice unit overall - new technology is great and hopefully you can make it fit your operation and learn how to apply it. I enjoy your videos very much and am right there in the cab with you - very well done - keep up the good work.
That machine looks like a beast! One thing I noticed (correct me if I’m wrong) was that the cab looks super comfortable and operator friendly. It would be interesting to see a time lapse of what you were talking about, the single machine vs an 8 ton/Big Skid combo.
Wonderful machine , our 15MC took us to new levels upon contracting jobs we once had to rely on multiple operators and laborers on job site, that’s harder than completing some jobs
Wow the evolution of machines are becoming more futuristic. Can't wait to see what they come up with next as technology evolves. I can see this set up working really good and with a lot less machine's at job site. But I wouldn't want to see that payment.😂. Keep up the good work 💪👍
Glad you finally got to demo Mecalac. There’s a switch for boom so you don’t always need to use foot pedal. It will fully extend. Pallet forks could move a lot of logs if wide open space. Was lifting abilities /strength similar to kx80 ?That was awesome to see demo video! Thanks Sam, Jim, Arthur
Thank you Jim at global machinery y'all are some awesome people to get him some of these machines to demo y'all need to hook him up with one of the high speeds hydraulic fluids and speed on the tracks for tracking in and out and then make him a deal he can't turn down for one of the excavators and all the attachments I love those
Hello DeHaven Family Farm, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Hi I'm Nico from France first sorry for my English I'm not very good obviously I'm French so Mecalac start in1974 but the first great machine was on the market in 1984 the 11cx the 11cx has already the same boom (not exactly the same design but same functionality ) as today's machines they make other machine over the years: the 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 but 99 % are the 12 : 12mx, 12msx, 12mxt,12 mtx it’s a wheel articulated frame with the turret on the front and the engine on the second part in France we name the engine "the back-pack" because it’s always behind you it’s strong,powerful, multi-purpose and very good in city in narrow street on mine 11cx ( 1989) it’s a Deutz engine. Deutz make very strong and fuel-efficient engine .they also mount Perkins and Cummins Mecalac is a small company but they expand the variety of machine: wheel-loader,Swing Shovel Loaders ,wheeled excavator ,crawler excavator, wheel dumper … They’re expensive because they’re alone on the market and a very small company the firms employs 400 people in five factory in 2018 Mecalac as the same color of Volvo because they was own by Volvo during few year in 90s and keep the color since On a Mecalac you don’t forget to grease grease and grease, so many joint and shafts this is the weak point if you don't grease for impress your dealer you can say MECALAC mean MECAnique du LAC (lac d’Annecy) mechanical of lake www.mecalac.com/en/about-us.html i hope i was understandable see you from France Nico
Hello Nico, thank you for your interest and explanation of our brand. If you want to learn more on the Mecalac brand, you can find a complete history on our website: www.mecalac.com/en/about-us.html. Have a great day! :)
Well I can finally comment on something I know more about. I have operated the rubber tired version of this machine but slightly bigger. They are articulated in steering. The problems I had was when you steer you change the lifting point and where the counter weight is. I came close 2 times flipping it over. Yes it can be used in many ways BUT since the tilt/rotor system came out now any excavator can be used like a loader. Have you ever used a tilt/rotor? I could not think of running my excavators without it.
That machine looks like it would be incredible for Hurricane cleanup work. just the right size to load trucks all day long and not having to spin around like a skid steer, pick up brush like it was nothing.
When me and my dad went to conexpo back in 17’ we were looking at those and a guy bought one right in front of us as we were watching the demonstration. I don’t remember what model but it’s alien technology for sure!
I must have missed the video on the futuristic green hardhat. Do the wires and blinking lights get implanted in your brain to control all the boom and grapple motions? Great video even though I don't even dream of equipment like that.
It seems to be a pretty standard excavator with attachments. It has an extra joint on the boom like most wheeled ones have but other than that it seems pretty standard.
@@AlexKall and it’s twice as fast as a normal (standard) excavator and 3x more stable. Will out lift the next size bigger (standard) excavator. I like it
I like this thing, but I also like the Menzi Muck as well. What did this thing cost you out the door? It's too bad they can't do standard bobcat attachments, I have a small fortune in bobcat attachments. Are their attachments costly? What's the flow rating on these things, high flow? what's the reach? I would worry about in skid steer mode that it would put a lot of force on the rotary section of the machine eventually wearing out the bearings.
Hello KarasCyborg, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! If you want to have more information on our machines, spare parts or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. For your attachments, we have recently launched a new ISO 24410 universal skid steer adaptor hitch compatible with the MCR Series. This allows you to use your own attachments on the Mecalac MCR. If your attachments are for an excavator, adapting brackets are available also. The 10MCR has 2 hydraulic pumps: 26 US gpm for the boom and tool + 2x26 US gpm for the tracks and the maximum reach is 24'7'' / 7500mm. You can find all the detailed information on this machine here: www.mecalac.com/en/machine/10mcr.html. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
That boom is a 2-piece boom they are used a lot in europe and the UK. Some call them variable angle booms. They are options on a lot of machines they just aren't that popular here yet. It has a bigger digging envelope then one piece booms. I think Rotobec makes a logging grapple like the Valby. You might look on their web site Rotobec.com. Rotobec also has a UA-cam page and they show different attachments being used.
Hello Matthew, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
About that TB290 that you were considering, what did you decide? I love my 260, but I would think the 290 with a tiltrotor head would be my dream ex. Maybe you might forget about how nice the 080 was. I spotted one against the wall in your video right at the end at the dealer in SAC.
As far as wearing a helmet in the cab, I prefer wearing a wide-brim leather hat. That wide brim of the hat lets me know when my head is getting close to the interior structure of the cab to avoid hitting it and bruising my head, and it looks much cooler. 😀
I like the quick coupler, looks like it would stay “rattle free” tight forever and looks like it doesn’t require being in some impossible perfect position to pick up stuff every time you want to change. I was wondering a couple of things though if you have time to answer? 1. Will it travel the same speeds in each mode or is one faster than the other? 2. How far does that boom “swivel” to the side, will it say line up the skid steer grapple square so that if you are tramming sideways you can look straight out of the windshield at what would be a cutting edge if it had a bucket instead of the grapple? 3. How would you compare its power in excavator mode to your kx80? It may have been an illusion in the video but at the start you were grabbing what appeared to be a pretty good sized log that was dragging the ground and were able to swing with it like nothing, it appeared to have a ridiculous amount of swing power. I ask about the pivoting boom because instantly I was thinking if you could use that skid steer adapter to hook up a high flow brushcutter like a ground shark you could also switch to excavator mode to do ditches and slopes and hanging branches as well as reach way, way up on tall stuff all without the “turf” damage of making a million turns. That’s when I got to thinking about that pivot point in the boom, if it would turn a full 90 degrees you could also mow roadsides from the road as you tram along if it makes enough flow to run stuff like that, it certainly has enough HP and I guess it does have enough flow since they sent a mulcher. Nice to finally see some footage of one being worked in real applications. Also just my 2 cents on the future testing of the takeuchi 290, that are nice machines but take a look at the takeuchi 280fr before you commit, roughly the same weight but you have those mulchers and that 280 trumps about everything in hydraulic flow, they really lay it down and are where it’s at if you want to efficiently spin some thirsty attachments. I know Kubota recently bumped up the flow on the new kx080 but I think it’s around 27gpm, and that new cat highflow 308 or 309 is 34gpm but the tak 280 is 39gpm! It’s a tlv12 on the end of a boom. 😎
William Uskoski Thanks, I couldn’t remember for sure. Actually...I guess I’m getting old or everyone is making too many models too fast now, I can’t keep up anymore LOL.
Hello 1978caterpillar, Thank you for your interest in our brand and products. Please find below the answer to your questions: 1- Yes, same speed for both modes. In skid mode, the machine controls are just like in a skid: you can move the machine with the left joystick. In excavator mode, you can use the pedals. 2- I don't understand the question: could you please rephrase? The max offset of the boom is 6'8'' / 2034mm to the right and 5'9'' / 1775mm to the left. 3- Yes, mowing the grass on the side of roads, or cutting branches while turned at 90° or using the offset is possible, no issue. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
To make sure I understood - you attribute the grapple speed difference to the flow? I'm thinking about adding a grapple to a Bobcat E50. Any feedback or recommendations appreciated. Well made video, interesting boom. Big question - grease gun bracket under the hood? ;)
What is the goal of this forestry project? Might explain why this machine is a better fit than others. I am new to the channel some background would be helpful.
When do you get to test the Menzi Muk walking excavators from the Alps? Do you have a recommendation for a rotating grapple for a Bobcat E 42 mini ex? Looking at Valdy and CMP so far. Running a tree service in the SF Bay Area. Great channel, Thanks a lot. Jim
Hello Justin, Thank you for your interest in our brand. This machine also exists in 6 tons (6MCR) or 8 tons (8MCR) to fit your need. If you want to have more information or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
@@VBELTandSONThat would be nice to have the extra power for sure! How does this handle steep ground? I'm interested in using it to thin some timber and mulch some undergrowth on some pretty mountainous property. Thanks!
Hello Ronny, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Great video man. These machines seem very interesting, but the idea seems a bit far fetched for right now. I personally think you will get along really well with a Takeuchi TB290. I run one often along with the TB260 and the quick attach setup. Takeuchi is extremely well built and incredibly smooth with an edge on quality in my opinion. Good luck on your purchase sir🤙
Hello bert26a, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! Yes, the MCR Series are equipped with a U.S EPA Tier 4 Final engine. For those in Europe, the engine meets EU Stage V emissions standards. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Why in the world would you play music during a construction video??? Lots of people want to hear the sound of the equipment and some dialogue about what's being done. Every time I hear music on a construction video I have to turn the audio off. And that gets really boring, like watching a TV show with the sound off. It drives me and lots of other people crazy not being able to hear the equipment and the dialogue.
Did you say that that had a deutz engine in it so is it air cooled or water cooled. You cannot run fast enough or pay me enough I've had an experience with deutz engines in my sweeper Fleet let's put it this way they're proud of them there's no aftermarket parts you buy from deutz. No matter what the cost. Due to EPA the sweeper company had to change from a and Isuzu C240 which is Bulletproof and unfortunately I ended up with a deutz because that was all that was available. The sweeper company soon changed after about a year or two they got rid of the radiator but they got a lot of problems and like I said they are proud of their parts and there is rarest hounds teeth if you need the parts in a hurry. And make sure your credit cards are paid up to pay for parts and shipping from Germany
Hello Les R, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! The 10MCR is equipped with a DEUTZ TCD 3.6 L4 water-cooled engine. In case of problems with one of our machines, please contact your dealer who will take care of ordering spare parts for you . To find your nearest dealer, please use the dedicated page with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Hello James Dees, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Hello Drew, Thank you for your interest in our brand. The maximum reach of a 10MCR is 24’7”. You can find more information on this machine on our website in the dedicated product page: www.mecalac.com/en/machine/10mcr.html. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
You’re editing skills are getting better and better by each video! Keep up the awesome videos and content!
That machine is awesome! I would get the biggest one that don't require DEF! Thank you Jim! Great Video.
Thanks Jim and Sam, that machine is very impressive. That’s pretty nice to have 1 machine instead of two. Less to maintain
Very cool machine, I’d never heard of Mecalac. I did ask about Kubota’s “Super Boom” split boom. But the local dealer said it was not available🙄. Can’t wait to see more and the 290.
Thanks Jim and Global for the demo👍👍👍🇺🇸
That thing is like sliced bread or 2 ply TP!! Pretty handy little bugger putting 2 machines in one carrier with all the attachments is cool how you can cross the implements into either machine mode like the skid steer bucket in excavator mode...............🤯! Mr. Jim at Global, thank you for getting Sam and V-belt to Guinea pig this machine and only scratch the surface on the abilities of this leatherman of equipment. They should've banned it Macgyver instead of Mecalac lmao!!
Awesome job Sam . Like to see more with you and Mecalac machinery
Nice video Sam ! They work a lot with those mecalac here in France. Also with the older models.... 👍🏻
Jim and global are gold👌
That support is solid to have and make work and soo much easier and fun💪
Wonder if the export to this side of the pond😂😂
Sweet demo vid as usual Sam.
Watch it a Mecalac will spoil you. I used to operate backhoes for years. I was in German a few years ago I got to play with it's father the 12mtx. I could never run another machine without comparing it in my mind and thinking I wish I had that Mecalac
My take on DEF is while you do have to add it - another cost - the engine breaths better and it only makes power. With EGR you are throttling it / limiting output and you do have the regen cycles that often occur at exactly the wrong time and place if you don't monitor it
Nice unit overall - new technology is great and hopefully you can make it fit your operation and learn how to apply it.
I enjoy your videos very much and am right there in the cab with you - very well done - keep up the good work.
Totally agree power shortage is big issue. But for small property maintenance contractors I ques it's good
Great, now I want one for no apparent reason
Caleb S hahah same😂
That machine looks like a beast! One thing I noticed (correct me if I’m wrong) was that the cab looks super comfortable and operator friendly. It would be interesting to see a time lapse of what you were talking about, the single machine vs an 8 ton/Big Skid combo.
James York cab is pretty user friendly and comfy
Great intro sequence. The music and the video together when unloading the MECALAC was great.
Nice job Sam, very cool machine! Looking forward to seeing more!
My mate just brought one damaged here in oz at auction for 4500!!! It's the 6mcr vids on my channel. Best machines
That's a hell of a machine! Global Machinery West is a great company too. They treat us little guys and the big guys all the same. Cheers!
Thank you Jim and Global Machinery
Thank you Dave @ Thetrailerstore
Thanks Sam
On the mulching head, the GPM flow is on the low side.
Very neat little machine and accessories!!
Looks like a neat concept .was looking at them at an equipment show last year. thanks for the video.
Cool intro. Bad ass machine. Thanks Jim
Wonderful machine , our 15MC took us to new levels upon contracting jobs we once had to rely on multiple operators and laborers on job site, that’s harder than completing some jobs
Mecalacs are the best far as I’m concerned. Awesome machines
We have a 6mcr. Foundation work is where these things shine.
I’ve seen these before on youtube, they’re really cool it’s amazing what they have over seas
Video quality sure has moved up. Keep up the good work Sam.
Wow the evolution of machines are becoming more futuristic. Can't wait to see what they come up with next as technology evolves. I can see this set up working really good and with a lot less machine's at job site. But I wouldn't want to see that payment.😂. Keep up the good work 💪👍
cash5150 lol more than a house payment I’m sure 😂 crazy tech for sure
Fabulous video! Mecalac looks pretty sweet. Keep up the great videos man!
Right tools for the job makes all the difference , Great video and content #V-BELTandSON
Glad you finally got to demo Mecalac. There’s a switch for boom so you don’t always need to use foot pedal. It will fully extend. Pallet forks could move a lot of logs if wide open space. Was lifting abilities /strength similar to kx80 ?That was awesome to see demo video! Thanks Sam, Jim, Arthur
It was close to the 080 but was limited in some areas that the 080 had the upper hand but very close
Thank you Jim at global machinery y'all are some awesome people to get him some of these machines to demo y'all need to hook him up with one of the high speeds hydraulic fluids and speed on the tracks for tracking in and out and then make him a deal he can't turn down for one of the excavators and all the attachments I love those
That skid steer grapple sure comes in handy with a mini ex
After the learning curve, seems like it could be a handy machine. Not sure a small business like mine could afford one though!!
Hello DeHaven Family Farm, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Thinks, that a nice machine.GOD BLESS
That machine is slicker than pig snot lol. Awesome work as always keep up the good work have a good day and be safe out there.
Great intro. Your content is spot on. Thanks for the time an effort.
Hi I'm Nico from France
first sorry for my English I'm not very good obviously I'm French
so Mecalac start in1974 but the first great machine was on the market in 1984 the 11cx
the 11cx has already the same boom (not exactly the same design but same functionality ) as today's machines
they make other machine over the years: the 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 but 99 % are the 12 : 12mx, 12msx, 12mxt,12 mtx
it’s a wheel articulated frame with the turret on the front and the engine on the second part
in France we name the engine "the back-pack" because it’s always behind you it’s strong,powerful, multi-purpose and very good in city in narrow street
on mine 11cx ( 1989) it’s a Deutz engine.
Deutz make very strong and fuel-efficient engine .they also mount Perkins and Cummins
Mecalac is a small company but they expand the variety of machine: wheel-loader,Swing Shovel Loaders ,wheeled excavator ,crawler excavator, wheel dumper …
They’re expensive because they’re alone on the market and a very small company
the firms employs 400 people in five factory in 2018
Mecalac as the same color of Volvo because they was own by Volvo during few year in 90s and keep the color since
On a Mecalac you don’t forget to grease grease and grease,
so many joint and shafts this is the weak point if you don't grease
for impress your dealer you can say MECALAC mean MECAnique du LAC (lac d’Annecy) mechanical of lake
www.mecalac.com/en/about-us.html
i hope i was understandable
see you from France
Nico
Hello Nico, thank you for your interest and explanation of our brand. If you want to learn more on the Mecalac brand, you can find a complete history on our website: www.mecalac.com/en/about-us.html. Have a great day! :)
Our french machine in the USA ! Proud of french technology 🇫🇷 ! Do you have problem to find spare parts ?
Well I can finally comment on something I know more about. I have operated the rubber tired version of this machine but slightly bigger. They are articulated in steering. The problems I had was when you steer you change the lifting point and where the counter weight is. I came close 2 times flipping it over. Yes it can be used in many ways BUT since the tilt/rotor system came out now any excavator can be used like a loader. Have you ever used a tilt/rotor? I could not think of running my excavators without it.
That machine looks like it would be incredible for Hurricane cleanup work. just the right size to load trucks all day long and not having to spin around like a skid steer, pick up brush like it was nothing.
Alien technology for sure. Awesome! Good video man. btw it looked like someone was enjoying some drink as they wrapped the video up. lol
WPOG84 DayQuil NyQuil combo at the end haha
@@VBELTandSON lol. I was looking at those bottles in the background
WPOG84 haha that was my buddy he had a girl over 😂
When me and my dad went to conexpo back in 17’ we were looking at those and a guy bought one right in front of us as we were watching the demonstration. I don’t remember what model but it’s alien technology for sure!
That is a very impressive machine!
You and your dad ever think about invest in 3 point hitch log grapple or log winch for yall kubota tractor for logging logs
I must have missed the video on the futuristic green hardhat. Do the wires and blinking lights get implanted in your brain to control all the boom and grapple motions? Great video even though I don't even dream of equipment like that.
DAVID HOSMER LoL that’s blue tooth so I can talk to my dad in the other machine
What is the brand of that helmet and bluetooth setup? That would be so useful!!
Thx you Jim and arthur 👍
It seems to be a pretty standard excavator with attachments. It has an extra joint on the boom like most wheeled ones have but other than that it seems pretty standard.
@@AlexKall and it’s twice as fast as a normal (standard) excavator and 3x more stable. Will out lift the next size bigger (standard) excavator. I like it
I like this thing, but I also like the Menzi Muck as well. What did this thing cost you out the door? It's too bad they can't do standard bobcat attachments, I have a small fortune in bobcat attachments. Are their attachments costly? What's the flow rating on these things, high flow? what's the reach? I would worry about in skid steer mode that it would put a lot of force on the rotary section of the machine eventually wearing out the bearings.
Hello KarasCyborg, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! If you want to have more information on our machines, spare parts or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website.
For your attachments, we have recently launched a new ISO 24410 universal skid steer adaptor hitch compatible with the MCR Series. This allows you to use your own attachments on the Mecalac MCR. If your attachments are for an excavator, adapting brackets are available also.
The 10MCR has 2 hydraulic pumps: 26 US gpm for the boom and tool + 2x26 US gpm for the tracks and the maximum reach is 24'7'' / 7500mm.
You can find all the detailed information on this machine here: www.mecalac.com/en/machine/10mcr.html.
Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
There is an adapter thst can be put on and it can use any bobcat attachment on the market
Nice equipment, multi use 👍
Nice work on a really cool machine! Question; who makes that helmet and comms setup you use?
That boom is a 2-piece boom they are used a lot in europe and the UK. Some call them variable angle booms. They are options on a lot of machines they just aren't that popular here yet. It has a bigger digging envelope then one piece booms. I think Rotobec makes a logging grapple like the Valby. You might look on their web site Rotobec.com. Rotobec also has a UA-cam page and they show different attachments being used.
I NEED THIS MACHINE!!
Hey man how was your experience with Global? We are thinking of getting a MCR6 next year.
Great video!
Global treats me very well. Just bought two machines from them this year. Awesome service. I recommend them all the time
Thanks for watching!
Man I've wanted to play with one of these for yrs
Hello Matthew, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
About that TB290 that you were considering, what did you decide? I love my 260, but I would think the 290 with a tiltrotor head would be my dream ex. Maybe you might forget about how nice the 080 was. I spotted one against the wall in your video right at the end at the dealer in SAC.
Did you see the whole video I made featuring the 290?
Sorry if you have answered this before but what are the helmets? They look perfect for running the hydro-excavator?
As far as wearing a helmet in the cab, I prefer wearing a wide-brim leather hat. That wide brim of the hat lets me know when my head is getting close to the interior structure of the cab to avoid hitting it and bruising my head, and it looks much cooler. 😀
I like the quick coupler, looks like it would stay “rattle free” tight forever and looks like it doesn’t require being in some impossible perfect position to pick up stuff every time you want to change. I was wondering a couple of things though if you have time to answer? 1. Will it travel the same speeds in each mode or is one faster than the other? 2. How far does that boom “swivel” to the side, will it say line up the skid steer grapple square so that if you are tramming sideways you can look straight out of the windshield at what would be a cutting edge if it had a bucket instead of the grapple? 3. How would you compare its power in excavator mode to your kx80? It may have been an illusion in the video but at the start you were grabbing what appeared to be a pretty good sized log that was dragging the ground and were able to swing with it like nothing, it appeared to have a ridiculous amount of swing power. I ask about the pivoting boom because instantly I was thinking if you could use that skid steer adapter to hook up a high flow brushcutter like a ground shark you could also switch to excavator mode to do ditches and slopes and hanging branches as well as reach way, way up on tall stuff all without the “turf” damage of making a million turns. That’s when I got to thinking about that pivot point in the boom, if it would turn a full 90 degrees you could also mow roadsides from the road as you tram along if it makes enough flow to run stuff like that, it certainly has enough HP and I guess it does have enough flow since they sent a mulcher. Nice to finally see some footage of one being worked in real applications. Also just my 2 cents on the future testing of the takeuchi 290, that are nice machines but take a look at the takeuchi 280fr before you commit, roughly the same weight but you have those mulchers and that 280 trumps about everything in hydraulic flow, they really lay it down and are where it’s at if you want to efficiently spin some thirsty attachments. I know Kubota recently bumped up the flow on the new kx080 but I think it’s around 27gpm, and that new cat highflow 308 or 309 is 34gpm but the tak 280 is 39gpm! It’s a tlv12 on the end of a boom. 😎
309 is the high flow
William Uskoski Thanks, I couldn’t remember for sure. Actually...I guess I’m getting old or everyone is making too many models too fast now, I can’t keep up anymore LOL.
the 080 has more swing power and more pulling power. mec is working on upping their numbers. 080 still the champ
@@VBELTandSON I'm a kubota fan, waiting on them to pump them up like they did the svl95, next generation should be an awesome machine as well.
Hello 1978caterpillar, Thank you for your interest in our brand and products. Please find below the answer to your questions:
1- Yes, same speed for both modes. In skid mode, the machine controls are just like in a skid: you can move the machine with the left joystick. In excavator mode, you can use the pedals.
2- I don't understand the question: could you please rephrase? The max offset of the boom is 6'8'' / 2034mm to the right and 5'9'' / 1775mm to the left.
3- Yes, mowing the grass on the side of roads, or cutting branches while turned at 90° or using the offset is possible, no issue.
If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
To make sure I understood - you attribute the grapple speed difference to the flow? I'm thinking about adding a grapple to a Bobcat E50. Any feedback or recommendations appreciated. Well made video, interesting boom. Big question - grease gun bracket under the hood? ;)
Dave H second hydraulic circuit for the rotator was slow because it was low flow.
What is the goal of this forestry project? Might explain why this machine is a better fit than others. I am new to the channel some background would be helpful.
Ate you and your dad get the Mecalac 10 cmr excavator/ skid steer to add to equipment fleet or thats on hold now ?
Stay tuned;)
Thx Jim Mecalac..lol
& Sam Wade..lol
cool videokee...
Looks like a new arena as far as the capability of this machine
as soon as I saw that attachment==Had to laugh .. Knew you'd love it:
You need an Eng-con or Steelwrist tilt-rotator to get the best out of it.
Love that grapple on there. Makes bulk clean up sweet
You should do a tour of all your equipment
Bakers Lawn Care it’s all spread out but I might be able to make something happen
I see a mecalac in your future ! How much ?
Charles Mitchuson I need to win the lottery first. I actually don’t know the price in the machine. Ha
MCR 8 is about $115K
Un pop keep up the good work
Do they have electric hookups like skids?
When do you get to test the Menzi Muk walking excavators from the Alps?
Do you have a recommendation for a rotating grapple for a Bobcat E 42 mini ex? Looking at Valdy and CMP so far.
Running a tree service in the SF Bay Area. Great channel, Thanks a lot. Jim
Mecalac is french brand if you guys want to know
Takeuchi all the way
That's my dream machine, perhaps one size smaller. They are amazing
Hello Justin, Thank you for your interest in our brand. This machine also exists in 6 tons (6MCR) or 8 tons (8MCR) to fit your need. If you want to have more information or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Hi Sam I'd like to leave you a private comment on the mecalac . I put quite a bit of time on one . And have a lot of input on it.
vbeltandson@gmail.com
I hear you can have it 'retuned' to 100hp after purchase. You are responsible for any issues regarding epa crap
I bought a MCR10 and have the 100hp Canadian tune.
@@VBELTandSONThat would be nice to have the extra power for sure! How does this handle steep ground? I'm interested in using it to thin some timber and mulch some undergrowth on some pretty mountainous property. Thanks!
@@travisgilbert8416 does great. I have bunch of videos using mine for that
Sam who is your rep? I’m in Utah and would love to demo one cause it seems to be something I would love to have if it’s the real deal??
get ahold of global machinery they have a Denver location. little closer to you.
Hello Ronny, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Nice
got to try the x with wheels
how much is one of them fancy things
Great video man. These machines seem very interesting, but the idea seems a bit far fetched for right now. I personally think you will get along really well with a Takeuchi TB290. I run one often along with the TB260 and the quick attach setup. Takeuchi is extremely well built and incredibly smooth with an edge on quality in my opinion. Good luck on your purchase sir🤙
Its like a hydraulic swiss army knife
after watching this video I'm looking g for a woods to buy so I can cut them all down
Does it have a tier 3 engine?
bert26a yes
Hello bert26a, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! Yes, the MCR Series are equipped with a U.S EPA Tier 4 Final engine. For those in Europe, the engine meets EU Stage V emissions standards. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
Maybe top 3😋😋
Can you run a mulching head on that 75 hp machine
What an interesting unit that mecalec lol
I mean the Mecalac 10 MCR excavator / skidsteer
I have a 6 what are they asking for the 10
Chad Dixon idk more than 150 I think
Why in the world would you play music during a construction video???
Lots of people want to hear the sound of the equipment and some dialogue about what's being done.
Every time I hear music on a construction video I have to turn the audio off. And that gets really boring, like watching a TV show with the sound off.
It drives me and lots of other people crazy not being able to hear the equipment and the dialogue.
If aliens showed up with stuff that ran on diesel, I'd be less than impressed
That thing must have cost as much as a small neighborhood in Ohio
KFStreich pretty much lol
Use an Engcon Tiltrotator
Dude!
Did you say that that had a deutz engine in it so is it air cooled or water cooled. You cannot run fast enough or pay me enough I've had an experience with deutz engines in my sweeper Fleet let's put it this way they're proud of them there's no aftermarket parts you buy from deutz. No matter what the cost. Due to EPA the sweeper company had to change from a and Isuzu C240 which is Bulletproof and unfortunately I ended up with a deutz because that was all that was available. The sweeper company soon changed after about a year or two they got rid of the radiator but they got a lot of problems and like I said they are proud of their parts and there is rarest hounds teeth if you need the parts in a hurry. And make sure your credit cards are paid up to pay for parts and shipping from Germany
Hello Les R, thank you for your interest in our brand and products! The 10MCR is equipped with a DEUTZ TCD 3.6 L4 water-cooled engine. In case of problems with one of our machines, please contact your dealer who will take care of ordering spare parts for you
. To find your nearest dealer, please use the dedicated page with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
So what was the pucker factor when it got tippy Sam?
Thomas Desmond 3 or 4 maybe. Wasn’t that bad. Boom was just slow to react lol.
Well your smart Sam you were using a unfamiliar machine. You kept the load low. While finding the limitations. God bless
Please price?
I don’t know
What kinda money we talking for that machine?
james dees I honestly don’t know the price. It’s expensive
Hello James Dees, Thank you for your interest in our brand. If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
I hate DEF and the government is just sticking it to everyone. EPA has it's place but not in machinery
Those planatarys are going to need to be replaced a lot
What is the reaches
Hello Drew, Thank you for your interest in our brand. The maximum reach of a 10MCR is 24’7”. You can find more information on this machine on our website in the dedicated product page: www.mecalac.com/en/machine/10mcr.html.
If you want to have more information on our machines or need a demo, please contact your nearest dealer with the detailed information available here: www.mecalac.com/en/the-mecalac-distribution.html or contact us directly on our website. Have a nice day. The Mecalac Team
You guys should demo a cat next gen mini ex
Dirtman707 my buddy owns one. When schedules allow it I’m hoping to check it out
What’s the scoop on the new cat mini
@@stevewalsh8716 look up the caterpillar next gen excavator. They really looked outta box on some of the features
Now you need someone that can actually operate that machine
😂😂😂 sure thing kid