Magnatrac .....Question.

Here is a group follow up. I am planning to buy a new diesel Magnatrac this spring with a loader, backhoe and blade. Struck just came out with a diesel version and it really looks nice. Last year I contacted Struck corp and asked for a name of a local owner and they provided a name and phone number of a guy about 50 miles from me. We went and looked at his machine and he let me drive it and move some dirt. He loves his machine and gave me some good feedback.

I could buy a used JD450 with a loader and backhoe for half the price of a new Magnatrac but if you have ever driven a JD450 and a Magnatrac there is no comparison. I have also looked at new JD skidsteers with wheel tracs and a backhoe but, that would cost about $7,000 more than a Magnatrac and you have less power as a skidsteer does not have the raw power since it not a true dedicated trac system.

Someone mentioned that they were looking for a used Magnatrac, I know of two of them one for $17,000 and one for around $15,000.

Last thought, since we all have Magnatracs on our mind and might benefit with further discussion, should I set up a free discussion forum and we could message back and forth?

Regards,

Rick Neumann
rickn@ntpsolutions.com

Darin

Darin

Hello Wayne and others,
I have a 1994 Magnatrac with 378hrs, 25hp Kohler, loader, backhoe, 3 pt hitch, rear pto, dozer blade, & 5 stage ripper. This machine is one powerful little powerhouse. When I first got this second hand I still had my doubts about it's power until the snow thawed and I took it across the street with the loader and leveled mounds of dirt that had been there for quite some time. I have dug out tree stumps and directed the creek to where I wanted it to flow and tons of other things. When I needed parts I contacted the Struck Corp and they were very prompt and a pleasure to deal with. Check out my toy that I have listed which is in the process of cleaned, painted, & replacing old worn parts but she still looks good with the dozer blade on it. I am located in Western New York and want to hear from all the Magnatrac owners or future owners because I can't really seem to find that many that want to talk about experiences or anything else. Hope to hear from some people.

Darin

Sounds like you've done quite a bit for just having a few months. I'm looking for one to do some work on a lot in the mountians. I've got alot of dirt to move, but I want something small so I don't have to knock down all the trees just to get it in.

Yes I did buy that magnatrac out of ebay but now I just had to part with it a couple weeks ago and it already seems like months and months.

I did alot of things with that baby including leveling mounds of soil and uprooting some trees with either the raw traction or by using the backhoe. Either way they came out with ease. I was very pleased with everything this unit did after I did some well deserved maintenance which I want to say....If Struck recommends something to do for preventive maintenance I really suggest doing. Case in point checking you drive chains not your track but your two #80 & #50 chains after 200 hrs service for if you don't the same thing may happen to you as did I and have the primary drive sprocket teeth break off. Anyway if anyone out there wants to chat I still like talking about the magnatracs and if someone needs some possible help then just email me. Like always I am looking for used magnatracs because I really don't think that I will be happy unless I have one again. Even if they need extensive work I may be interested since I already went through alot and enjoyed most of it, almost a new hobby idea. Ha, Ha. Anyway talk to you all later.

Darin

Well your unit sounds nice and really would only be interested in it's bigger brother. But if you advertise it you will sell it easily. What are you looking to get for it and maybe a better description wouldn't hurt. Talk later and goodluck.

Darin