Head to head
R32 vs R57
Compact contractor or civil machine?
| R32 | R57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 3.2 t | 5.7 t |
| Operating weight | 3,200 kg | 5,700 kg |
| Max dig depth | – | 5,780 mm |
| Engine | Kubota | Kubota V2607 |
| Power | – | 38 kW |
| Tail swing | Zero tail swing | – |
| Price (WA) | $36,999 | $53,890 |
Verdict
The R57 PRO digs 5,780 mm and loads trucks; the R32 PRO fits on suburban sites and squeezes beside walls. They are different businesses. Farmers with dams to desilt and contractors doing site cuts want the R57 PRO. Anyone who ever works in a backyard wants the R32 PRO.
R32 is best for
- Contractors working beside buildings and boundaries
- Full-time operators who value a cab
- Larger acreage, vineyards and South West properties
R57 is best for
- Dams, drains and contour banks
- Site cuts, road work and truck loading
- Contractors replacing hire of a 5 tonne machine