I am looking into purchasing a Gantry Crane for my layout and was wondering what everyone thought about which unit (182 vs 282) functions better as far as smoothness operation and power to lift? Is either unit more prone to breakdown or need of repair? Which unit can be used in more situaions on a layout--options of use? I have two grandsons that I hope will be operating it with me so ease of use is important. If you had to buy one unit, which one would you prefer? Thanks for any opinions on your experiences with these units.
Mickey D.
A buddy of mine had both units and the 282's controls are much nicer for a smoother and more realistic operation. I know I would rather work with the levers than the button controller on a 182.
I don't know which has more pickup power though.
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