Mick!
TreeHouser
It would be remiss of me not to mention a couple of downsides to the newer grinder though Willard.
1. The old three wheeled version (like your Vermeer) could wheedle it's way round the tightest of corners, not so this.
2. The two wheel drive plus the extra weight 750 as opposed to 550 kg means that it cannot be persuaded by hand as easily as yours up wet slopes and out of muddy holes.
A 4wd Carlton with a 40 hp diesel motor was €10000 more. Too rich for my blood, but I can see the advantages.
1. The old three wheeled version (like your Vermeer) could wheedle it's way round the tightest of corners, not so this.
2. The two wheel drive plus the extra weight 750 as opposed to 550 kg means that it cannot be persuaded by hand as easily as yours up wet slopes and out of muddy holes.
A 4wd Carlton with a 40 hp diesel motor was €10000 more. Too rich for my blood, but I can see the advantages.