Value and usefulness of the Case 1840

[bahmi]

A pretty good 1840 is available in the local area. A reasonable parts network exists in the area. Has 1740 hours. Does this unit compare with the 1845c, or is it the humble sister? Worthwhile units? I'm brainwashed on Bobcat, is this Case a possibility for my backyard needs? thanks, Mike

 

[thetool]

I have a customer with an 1840, and it seems a good machine, though one step down from an 1845 in capacity.
What I like about Case is they publish parts breakdowns on the net, so if your local dealer is a douche, you can call around with part numbers.
I'm a Bobcat dude also, but for my backyard I'd take a case 1840 over a pimped-out Bobcat any day.
I'd take a 743B over the Case 1840, most things being equal.

 

[skidsteer.ca]

I have a customer with an 1840, and it seems a good machine, though one step down from an 1845 in capacity.
What I like about Case is they publish parts breakdowns on the net, so if your local dealer is a douche, you can call around with part numbers.
I'm a Bobcat dude also, but for my backyard I'd take a case 1840 over a pimped-out Bobcat any day.
I'd take a 743B over the Case 1840, most things being equal.

The 1840 does not have mechanical self leveling and is about a 1300 lb roc machine. The 1845 runs on larger 12 by 16.5 rubber and has @ a 1700 lb roc.
Both share a excellent Cummins 4b engine though
Ken