The tests included overall evaluations on the likes of performance, fuel consumption, ergonomics, available specifications, operator comfort and generally anything that would be considered if someone was considering purchasing a machine in the 12/13 ton class. It would be great if this test was done every year to give customers independent detailed information to assist decisions on competitors machines.
The JCB 805BT won in this particular year with a very close sirprisingly second place going to the Priestman 108S (totally amazed
)Other manufacturers that took place included Poclain, Mitsubishi, Atlas, O&K, Hitachi, Komatsu, International and good old Hymac.
(Ps my computer is on a disgusting download speed (I hate BT
) untill late January 2011 so uploading these is a complete chore at present 
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