I think I'm going to buy a Skidsteer to do a bunch of stuff at a property I'm buying. What should I know before buying a used one?
They do some stuff really well yet a compact tractor will do more over the long run.I think I'm going to buy a Skidsteer to do a bunch of stuff at a property I'm buying. What should I know before buying a used one?
The important question is what are you trying to do?I think I'm going to buy a Skidsteer to do a bunch of stuff at a property I'm buying. What should I know before buying a used one?
Agreed. If the ground is soft at all ruts and getting stuck will become major problems.The ones with tracks are called CTLs (compact track loaders). You probably want a CTL if you'll be working off-pavement.
I was thinking the same thing, but there are jobs where a SS will outperform a compact tractor. Really would help to know what he has going on.They do some stuff really well yet a compact tractor will do more over the long run.
I always see the Bobcats. But now I’m going to look at some Cats if it’s easier to maintain. That’s a big plusI too have been considering buying one. I was told a bobcat 763 was the last of the best, before they became overly electronic.
I’ve seen some of the older 2000 model years go for just over 10 grand. But I don’t want to buy a piece of shit just to save 5 grandI too have been considering buying one. I was told a bobcat 763 was the last of the best, before they became overly electronic.
I'm not trying to be an asshole, but that's like saying I'm buying a Piper and flying it to the moon. What you are talking about is major excavation.The place I’m buying has a big parking lot that’s in really bad condition. It’s about an acre big. Maybe a little less but at least 3/4 acre. I want to tear a lot of that out. Then snow removal it would help I figure.
I had a guy out here looking at it. The reason it came apart so bad is it’s a thin layer. It’s already coming up on it’s own. The logistics of getting it hauled out while he’s ripping it up will probably be my biggest problem.I'm not trying to be an asshole, but that's like saying I'm buying a Piper and flying it to the moon. What you are talking about is major excavation.
That's what I was wondering. When you first said parking lot I envisioned asphalt/ concrete. That's why I was like "good luck". Something to keep in mind, a skidsteer is a loader, not a excavator. You can push debris into a pile and load it, but you'll have poor results trying to dig with it. Unless you're dealing with sand/sandy loam.I had a guy out here looking at it. The reason it came apart so bad is it’s a thin layer. It’s already coming up on it’s own. The logistics of getting it hauled out while he’s ripping it up will probably be my biggest problem.
If it’s going to take more time it would probably pay to own the thing, then sell it if I’m not going to use it.
The kid in me wants to own it. I could do all my snow removal at my house too. It’s a pretty big driveway. It’s like 75 feet long but real wide to I can turn around and not have to back out on the road. It’s 35 mph but it seems like the cool kids go faster
I was surprised that you could get them as cheap as 12 large. It would be great to have.For me, I would use it as a loader, fork lift, grapple, and occasionally clearing snow.. The cost of buying one, the first 2 jobs I would use it for would be the equivalent of what I would have to pay someone to do the work.
No, no, no... In the vast majority of situations a compact tractor will be a better option. A much better option for a homeowner. Skidsteers have their place, but they are much more construction orientated.I was surprised that you could get them as cheap as 12 large. It would be great to have.
I’m sure uyour right. But like Terry was saying the possible attachments is insane. Every job I see needing to do right now could be done by a skid steer. Maybe what makes it so much better for me is that it can operate in a much smaller space.No, no, no... In the vast majority of situations a compact tractor will be a better option. A much better option for a homeowner. Skidsteers have their place, but they are much more construction orientated.