Safety is one of the most important features on the Vermeer. OHS standards are something that shouldn't be overlooked no matter where in the world you are. Accidents don't just happen - they are caused, and usually by people taking risks. By installing these safety features Vermeer are actively trying to reduce the risk factor so we all go home at the end of the day.
This is such a useless machine! These safety features are completely unnecessary. I cant even express how many times I have benefited from the lack of safety features. Like pressure pad safety release? This machine wouldnt be practical here in Canada
I have a bobcat mt52 and I can tell you that even on the biggest bumps I never get "shot to the moon" as they say.When I tested units before I bought the ditchwitch and the vermeer machine I thought that without a load up front I had to drive slow in order to be save...how ever one thing is sure bobcat can't hold the water on power with vermeer,ditchwitch and boxer mini's.Problem is that prospective buyers most of the time want to many attributes and it is not possible.
@tscholent I've got a 2009 Vermeer S600TX with the Bradco grapple bucket and my uncle Phillip has a Bobcat MT52 and theirs a big difference between the two, mine lifts higher, its more powerful, way faster and it has a ride in platform. The controls on the Vermeer are easier to operate. And if the S600TX is good enough for you, then try out the S800TX, it's a beast!!! But definitely Vermeer and Bobcat has the best mini loaders.
@StumpAway disagree with you on putting the bobcat up at the top of the mini's...vermeer definitely ,ditch witch yes, boxer yes, bobcat no. As an operator down in ohio once said: "That bobcat couldn't pull a goober out of a bucket of slime if it's life depended on it ." And I own one (if I had the money it would have been a ditch witch or a vermeer) and the service is good and close by...so there you go...
@tscholent the Vermeer mini offers everything and more, but ditch witch I heard has the worst controls. And do you have the platform for your Bobcat? If not, than your not getting everything out of it, another uncle of mine has the MT55 and uses it for tree service. As far as I know the S800TX is the baddest mini loader money can buy! My S600TX runs a circle around the Bobcat, I've used mine on the same job with the MT52 and it's no comparison. The Boxer is really ugly!
I just bought a S600TX, and the only thing that I found that I don't like is that it doesn't have a light kit. The MT52 and MT55 has an optional light kit, and this is good for in the morning and at night. Vermeer needs to add a optional light kit to their mini loaders!!! But its still the best!!!
Its either this or Bobcat's MT52 or MT55, I'll rather have the Vermeer! On the Bobcat, you have to stand on a tray with a wheel on it? Vermeer, you stand in side of it. And the Vermeer's better looking too! More thought out!
yeah - good digger! I got to visit the vermeer factory when I bought my last machine. over 2 kms long with 2000 manufacturing staff... so yeah, not aussie made out in Dalby, but that isnt always a bad thing...
cp - how long you been working for Kanga? mate I dont know why you would want to use a mobile on your digger, even if you could hold it steady, the other end wouldnt hear much over the machine - haha. Didnt see the race, but my experience with the Vermeer has been good. tough machine and being a 1 man band, service and support was important to me.
I saw a race incl bucket work, auger, trencher with Kanga, Dingo, Avant, Bobcat 463, etc in Geelong. Kanga killed em all. Dingo was close. Another amusement i found was the operator fondling with the controls on the vermeer. You can use a phone while travelling on the Kanga, finger controlled operation without confusion or stopping. I've challenged a few machines with my Kanga, but the only prob was trying not 2 smile. Good Vermeer digger, but only a try-hard American equal to Aussie machines.
@CerealPest have to let you know that your kanga will win every race ther is but unfortunately they forgot to tell you to lift and haul some serious weights with it and that for years not month...please give me a reason as to why kangas,dingos etc.are not sold in north america any more?If your serious its vermeer ,ditchwitch,boxer , bobcat and the like...period.
@tscholent, they actually are sold in the states, dunno under which name tho. They were producing them there as well, but the quality was not adequate. Boxers are another ripoff.
Where's the video for the new S650TX? make sure to show it with a grapple bucket moving brush, blocks and logs for us tree guys!!!
StumpAway 3 months ago
Was mister Gary Vermeer a decendant of Dutch farmers? i tried to look it up, but couldnt find it anywhere
LeandroMuntendam 10 months ago
Safety is one of the most important features on the Vermeer. OHS standards are something that shouldn't be overlooked no matter where in the world you are. Accidents don't just happen - they are caused, and usually by people taking risks. By installing these safety features Vermeer are actively trying to reduce the risk factor so we all go home at the end of the day.
fraynza1 11 months ago
This is such a useless machine! These safety features are completely unnecessary. I cant even express how many times I have benefited from the lack of safety features. Like pressure pad safety release? This machine wouldnt be practical here in Canada
AdamTheTube 11 months ago
@AdamTheTube its so you canadians dont back over your own feet . lol {just kidding.} but i know alot of idiots who have done that with these.
cobra96svt570 9 months ago
I have a bobcat mt52 and I can tell you that even on the biggest bumps I never get "shot to the moon" as they say.When I tested units before I bought the ditchwitch and the vermeer machine I thought that without a load up front I had to drive slow in order to be save...how ever one thing is sure bobcat can't hold the water on power with vermeer,ditchwitch and boxer mini's.Problem is that prospective buyers most of the time want to many attributes and it is not possible.
tscholent 1 year ago
@tscholent I've got a 2009 Vermeer S600TX with the Bradco grapple bucket and my uncle Phillip has a Bobcat MT52 and theirs a big difference between the two, mine lifts higher, its more powerful, way faster and it has a ride in platform. The controls on the Vermeer are easier to operate. And if the S600TX is good enough for you, then try out the S800TX, it's a beast!!! But definitely Vermeer and Bobcat has the best mini loaders.
StumpAway 1 year ago
@StumpAway disagree with you on putting the bobcat up at the top of the mini's...vermeer definitely ,ditch witch yes, boxer yes, bobcat no. As an operator down in ohio once said: "That bobcat couldn't pull a goober out of a bucket of slime if it's life depended on it ." And I own one (if I had the money it would have been a ditch witch or a vermeer) and the service is good and close by...so there you go...
tscholent 1 year ago
@tscholent the Vermeer mini offers everything and more, but ditch witch I heard has the worst controls. And do you have the platform for your Bobcat? If not, than your not getting everything out of it, another uncle of mine has the MT55 and uses it for tree service. As far as I know the S800TX is the baddest mini loader money can buy! My S600TX runs a circle around the Bobcat, I've used mine on the same job with the MT52 and it's no comparison. The Boxer is really ugly!
StumpAway 1 year ago
I just bought a S600TX, and the only thing that I found that I don't like is that it doesn't have a light kit. The MT52 and MT55 has an optional light kit, and this is good for in the morning and at night. Vermeer needs to add a optional light kit to their mini loaders!!! But its still the best!!!
StumpAway 2 years ago
if you need more weight and power buy a bigger tool....no?
tscholent 2 years ago
The Vermeer S600TX is the way to go! or S800TX!
StumpAway 2 years ago
@StumpAway yeah man I'm looking for a good used one
UberKrispy 2 years ago
Its either this or Bobcat's MT52 or MT55, I'll rather have the Vermeer! On the Bobcat, you have to stand on a tray with a wheel on it? Vermeer, you stand in side of it. And the Vermeer's better looking too! More thought out!
StumpAway 2 years ago
yeah - good digger! I got to visit the vermeer factory when I bought my last machine. over 2 kms long with 2000 manufacturing staff... so yeah, not aussie made out in Dalby, but that isnt always a bad thing...
mhogan007 4 years ago
cp - how long you been working for Kanga? mate I dont know why you would want to use a mobile on your digger, even if you could hold it steady, the other end wouldnt hear much over the machine - haha. Didnt see the race, but my experience with the Vermeer has been good. tough machine and being a 1 man band, service and support was important to me.
dangoes11dangoes 4 years ago
I saw a race incl bucket work, auger, trencher with Kanga, Dingo, Avant, Bobcat 463, etc in Geelong. Kanga killed em all. Dingo was close. Another amusement i found was the operator fondling with the controls on the vermeer. You can use a phone while travelling on the Kanga, finger controlled operation without confusion or stopping. I've challenged a few machines with my Kanga, but the only prob was trying not 2 smile. Good Vermeer digger, but only a try-hard American equal to Aussie machines.
CerealPest 4 years ago
@CerealPest have to let you know that your kanga will win every race ther is but unfortunately they forgot to tell you to lift and haul some serious weights with it and that for years not month...please give me a reason as to why kangas,dingos etc.are not sold in north america any more?If your serious its vermeer ,ditchwitch,boxer , bobcat and the like...period.
tscholent 1 year ago
@tscholent, they actually are sold in the states, dunno under which name tho. They were producing them there as well, but the quality was not adequate. Boxers are another ripoff.
CerealPest 1 year ago
Ya Jim, this baby is a stunner. Mine has a tremendous about of power when using the auger as well. An BOY can this thing lift!
TalkingGuy 4 years ago
nice one nick!
BennyS12345n 4 years ago
Thanks for posting. Shes a thin unit = good for backyards, keen to see more. Jim McCrossan.
jimmccrossan 4 years ago