Hey guys calm down here, Nubian is quite right ! Can we get back to the point of what I was asking ! FP I know the 500 is not as good as a squirrel in most departments. Looking at the spec of a 600 it would appear to be a reasonable lifter. As I currently operate 500's I was wondering if the 600 would be any good. Yes I know a lot of people dont like the machine but i actually wanted to know if anyone out there had actually used one rather than rumour control ( no pun intended). Lots of folk dont like a 500, I rather do as it suits my operation and I dont find them expensive to run. Never had a problem with a head as everyone seems to say. Last overhauled one has done just over 500 hours and we havent changed any bearings yet, probably got a couple of pitch links nearing their wear limit but she is still tracked great up to 135kts so cant be that bad yet.
For those who have proffered advice thanks, Nubian as well I know where you are coming from.