We bought an E10 two years ago, you wouldn't believe the work it's got through, we Run a few volvo ec15b, machines and the buckets are compatible, stronger and load better
I've had an e10 since 2009, found it to be a brilliant machine, after a year I built a telescopic dipper that can now dig at 2400mm and now the dump height is good, I take off my blade extension ends, it's just easier, and I drilled and pop riveted the arm handle ends and they are OK now, mines just turned over 2000 hours with just standard maintenance needed, although the kingpost has got some wear now, but Im putting that down to the extra weight of the telescopic dipper, other than that ist been a fantastic machine, enjoy yours
Mine is also about two years old with 500 hours. It’s been mostly used for trail building here in the mountains of North Carolina and for other small trenching jobs. I have a few Rhinox buckets and have been pleased. Downside for me is trying to load trailers with materials. Trailers here are generally higher. It doesn’t have enough reach or height. It’s better than a shovel!🤣
We hire all of our machines. My fella was looking to buy one. They go for crazy money second hand! The company we hire from.. say the hydraulic pump is the same as what’s in the 1.5ton machine? The E10s are Incredible machines!
I used a small one ton digger the other day for about 12 hours straight, the thing rattled me apart, I felt like I was riding a bucking bronco! At the end of the day I could barely walk.
I am seriously considering buying one for my small gardening business. I am wondering how well it digs out roots and stumps with 3" diameter or less? Does it struggle going through soil with lots of roots or rocks?