I agree about the loader joystick. Too close to the handle and too low, I have really big hands too and that is very annoying. I have 500hrs on mine and all the buttons are still fine just so you know you don’t have to worry about them too too much.
@@Aumanlandscape I thought the same. They seem to be holding up fine though. Also I hate the bogging down with the boom movement you were talking about. But other then that the thing is amazing.
Hey man , great video , I landscape /hardscape, I test drove all the mini brands, hands down Ditch Witch is the best, I've got a 2014 Sk750 with 2700 hrs on it and 27 attachments and an 2006 XT 1600 2100 hrs on it, full size with the backhoe , the BEAST!
Thanks for the video. New subscriber here. The things you didn't like are the same reasons I bought the Vermeer ctx-160. The Ditchwitch dealer told me they started flipping the counter weights backwards to add more ballast for a greater weight carrying capacity. I hope she serves you well .
Flip your counter weights backwards to get more leverage to the rear. Since there are only two bolts per side it shouldn’t cause any trouble with fit. Moreover help with those heavier loads.
38 years here, mt55, mt85, wacker wl28 plus much more equip. are there counterweight for that 1500 unit? if so, bet you could expertly load that pallet back on a 3500 or 550 dump bed. at least on a slight up hill. nevermind. I just saw the wacky placement off counterweight. in middle? instead of at the ass. not German for sure
Thank the Lord fortunately we do do not. I know the manufacturer recommends not letting it idle very much so we try to either run it full blast or not at all which is so counterintuitive to what I ever thought about diesels lol.
I have a Chinese Brand V 1000 bought in December 23 and it costs totally from China to Florida $14,000.00 and it lifts pallets of 80 lbs sacrete with no problem! Ditch Witch is wicked! $60k for that! 😮
You prob could depending on how friendly your dealer is feeling. It would be necessary to order in everything though and not take it from in stock pavers your supplier has on hand. You would also have to pay the layering fees associated with your order. My experience with unilock anyway
Same terrible hood from the 500’s I bought 20 years ago. Tons coming up used with 4-600 hours. I suspect that’s where the old wiring harness issues come up. Qc went to hell after Covid. Maybe they’re getting ahead of that now? Dw is an operator machine. Not dumbed down like Vermeer
I think the hood latches aren’t awesome but I like that the hood is made of metal something I noticed Kabota was and that’s a disaster waiting to happen so far with our 23 model we had few problems that weren’t warranty
I liked it when I demoed one. Just a lot of money for something that can barely pick up a pallet of pavers. They are beasts for what they are though.
This is a really well done demonstration of the pros and cons... especially liked you showing true in the field lift capabilities... thanks!
Awesome! Glad it was worthwhile !
I agree about the loader joystick. Too close to the handle and too low, I have really big hands too and that is very annoying. I have 500hrs on mine and all the buttons are still fine just so you know you don’t have to worry about them too too much.
That’s great to hear ! They seem so vulnerable hahaha
@@Aumanlandscape I thought the same. They seem to be holding up fine though. Also I hate the bogging down with the boom movement you were talking about. But other then that the thing is amazing.
Really well done analysis of the machine. Thanks
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Hey man , great video , I landscape /hardscape, I test drove all the mini brands, hands down Ditch Witch is the best, I've got a 2014 Sk750 with 2700 hrs on it and 27 attachments and an 2006 XT 1600 2100 hrs on it, full size with the backhoe , the BEAST!
27 attachments?!!!!!!! That’s awesome!
I’ve had my sk1550 for 5-6 years now. By far the best machine for landscaping up to a point
Agreed
Thanks for the video. New subscriber here. The things you didn't like are the same reasons I bought the Vermeer ctx-160. The Ditchwitch dealer told me they started flipping the counter weights backwards to add more ballast for a greater weight carrying capacity. I hope she serves you well .
Interesting thing about the counterweights but after having the 1550 for one year, it’s been absolutely great
I use one all the time and I love it ....thing is a beast
Flip your counter weights backwards to get more leverage to the rear. Since there are only two bolts per side it shouldn’t cause any trouble with fit. Moreover help with those heavier loads.
Thanks ! I’ve heard of people doing this hesitant to constantly push the machine too far.
Please make a video of making it clean around those fuel tanks so you can just pull along and fuel up. This drives me crazy!!!❤
Haha this bugs a lot of people. We’re able to get to them fine ! Haha
Hello, how big is your storage building ?
70x120
Do these Witches have a code in order to start the engine?
Both of ours are key start
38 years here, mt55, mt85, wacker wl28 plus much more equip. are there counterweight for that 1500 unit? if so, bet you could expertly load that pallet back on a 3500 or 550 dump bed. at least on a slight up hill. nevermind. I just saw the wacky placement off counterweight. in middle? instead of at the ass. not German for sure
Do you ever have regen problems with this machine we have them all the time not sure what to do
Thank the Lord fortunately we do do not. I know the manufacturer recommends not letting it idle very much so we try to either run it full blast or not at all which is so counterintuitive to what I ever thought about diesels lol.
@@Aumanlandscape yeah we have been doing that. I appreciate your responding
I have a Chinese Brand V 1000 bought in December 23 and it costs totally from China to Florida $14,000.00 and it lifts pallets of 80 lbs sacrete with no problem!
Ditch Witch is wicked! $60k for that! 😮
Do u still have that machine ? Do u like it so far? Any problems? I’m looking to buy one
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Imagine if suppliers did half pallets....
You prob could depending on how friendly your dealer is feeling. It would be necessary to order in everything though and not take it from in stock pavers your supplier has on hand. You would also have to pay the layering fees associated with your order. My experience with unilock anyway
Maybe then Unilock could pull out all their broken pavers that come with each pallet
@@kylerobinson2048yeah I hear that. I’ve been considering changing brands but I’m sure they all have their own issues.
That’s a fair assessment.
Do you ever have regen problems with this machine we have them all the time not sure what to do about them
It’s worth it if you have the work coming in for it
Same terrible hood from the 500’s I bought 20 years ago.
Tons coming up used with 4-600 hours. I suspect that’s where the old wiring harness issues come up.
Qc went to hell after Covid. Maybe they’re getting ahead of that now?
Dw is an operator machine.
Not dumbed down like Vermeer
I think the hood latches aren’t awesome but I like that the hood is made of metal something I noticed Kabota was and that’s a disaster waiting to happen so far with our 23 model we had few problems that weren’t warranty
Midskeer that’s funny