Head to head
R22 vs R32
Is it time for a cab?
| R22 | R32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 2 t | 3.2 t |
| Operating weight | 1,950 kg | 3,200 kg |
| Max dig depth | 2,365 mm | – |
| Width | 1,300 mm | – |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota |
| Power | 14.1 kW | – |
| Tail swing | – | Zero tail swing |
| Price | $29,499 | $36,999 |
Verdict
The R32 PRO adds a cab, zero tail swing and roughly 1.2 tonnes of mass, and it moves transport from a ute and trailer to a heavy trailer or tilt tray. If you operate every day, work beside buildings or spend winters in the south, the R32 PRO changes your life. If the machine is a tool you tow to jobs a few times a month, the R22 PRO does the digging for a lot less money and hassle.
R22 is best for
- Lifestyle blocks, farms and horse properties
- Limestone, laterite and rock with a ripper or breaker
- Full days of drainage, footings and dam work
R32 is best for
- Contractors working beside buildings and boundaries
- Full-time operators who value a cab
- Larger acreage, vineyards and South West properties