Recent content by johnls185

No I just have mechanical latch. I will probably rent a few other makes to find a good machine. This one is a expensive joke.

The pressure is 3250 psi I have lifted pallets of stone 2600 Lb and it will do this but at a very slow rate, this is at it's limit. The dealer said that the bypass it not adjustable. My real problem is with the curl force I was able to pry loose boulders with the 173 and this machine will not...

I have just purchased a new LS185. This is the first time I have owned a New Holland. The last machine I owned was a Thomas LS173 I thought this would be a big step up. Especially when this machine is rated at 7000 brake out force. I was very disappointed vertical lift is 2500 and it will do...