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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8199179
08/19/24 01:37 PM
08/19/24 01:37 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Peoria County Illinois
Larry Baer
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Peoria County Illinois
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I have a used Bobcat S185. If I had it to do over I would have looked a little harder for one with 2 speeds so I could drive it faster on the road. It had 900 hours on it when I got it and I put 100 on it in 5 years. It's been great for farm work- I have cleared some brush with it. it will push over a 10'' hedge tree and rip the roots out of the ground. Mine has tires. I have not needed tracks but found I can buy add-on track for it that go over the tires. It does fine cleaning out manure and old hay from feed lots. I used it quite a bit - more as I get older. I have only ever used Bobcat brand so I could not say what to stay away from. Mine has both foot and hand controls- it works great.
Just passin through
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8199496
08/19/24 11:09 PM
08/19/24 11:09 PM
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Joined: Sep 2016
MB
Jurassic Park
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OP
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MB
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Thanks everyone for your insight! I am shopping for one now, hopefully have one by October.
Cold as ice!
Clique non-member
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8374991
03/28/25 07:31 PM
03/28/25 07:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Salina Kansas
SalinaKSCooner
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Salina Kansas
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The Bobcat S570 is what you need, but to make it more versatile, you may need attachments like the FYREBX T3, which offers solutions for various tasks, such as in construction and landscaping.
Last edited by SalinaKSCooner; 03/31/25 05:13 PM.
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8375024
03/28/25 08:42 PM
03/28/25 08:42 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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NWWA/AZ
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If you are not paying cash, I believe kubota still offers 0 percent interest. You do have to insure the machine is what I was told.
Ant Man/ Marty 2028 just put your ear to the ground , and follow along
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: SJA]
#8375101
03/29/25 12:32 AM
03/29/25 12:32 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
NWWA/AZ
Vinke
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NWWA/AZ
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I've had Kubota SLV and the JCB 3TS Teleskid. Definitely prefer the JCB for versatility! :-) That is a noice machine, I see them all the time at the dealer, and newer knew that the they boomed until lately. Not cheap.. And easier to get on and off..
Ant Man/ Marty 2028 just put your ear to the ground , and follow along
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8375103
03/29/25 12:54 AM
03/29/25 12:54 AM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Central Oregon
AntiGov
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Central Oregon
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Kinda looking myself Rented this one to help the youngest son with a project .....sweet machine ...I have only ran tired units in the past Didn't realize this thing weighed 9500 lbs .....overloaded my 10,000 lb trailer by a couple thousand lbs ....Oops! ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/03/full-39098-253244-1000012213.jpg)
The Vink for chief moderator....night shift ...11pm- 5am best coast time zone.....Free Marty
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Re: Buying a skid steer
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#8375176
03/29/25 07:52 AM
03/29/25 07:52 AM
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Joined: Nov 2023
Lake Mille Lacs , MN
2poor
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Lake Mille Lacs , MN
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I only have experience with the mustangs with t bars. Cleanin hog crap. I loved them. Did a lot of wheelies. First time i did it it got out of control and i figured out why it was named mustang. The older Mustangs ran absolute circles around the others. I have been in most of the brands mentioned for long hours. I still prefer my T stick stang. I can load a trailer with my coffee cup in my hand !
It’s a lazy man who can’t find his wife a second job !
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Vinke]
#8375218
03/29/25 09:00 AM
03/29/25 09:00 AM
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Joined: Oct 2011
Western Shore Delaware
SJA
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Western Shore Delaware
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I've had Kubota SLV and the JCB 3TS Teleskid. Definitely prefer the JCB for versatility! :-) That is a noice machine, I see them all the time at the dealer, and newer knew that the they boomed until lately. Not cheap.. And easier to get on and off.. Being able to get in & out thru a side door rather than crawling over bucket / other attachments plus boom extending 8' out and 13' up has many more advantages and versitilities than the normal skid :-)
"Humans are the hardest people to get along with." Dr. Phillip Snow
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Re: Buying a skid steer
[Re: Jurassic Park]
#8375696
03/29/25 09:11 PM
03/29/25 09:11 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
La Pine, OR
Petcoon
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La Pine, OR
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I have a 2003 Bobcat 763, bought it 6 years ago, had 2600 hours, It was a back up machine for a concrete guy, he was going to buy another track machine, The tire machines do leave ruts, I chain mine up all the way around to push snow, I built a snow pusher box for it. and a brush fork/Rake. Once in a while there are steals at auctions on attachments, I bought a concrete bucket deal for $300 that I use for rooting out trees and stumps. There are deals at times at the auctions, but a little risky not having any history or maintenance records.
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