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Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16024749 04/24/21
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 2,795 M MM879 Campfire Regular
MM879 Campfire Regular M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 2,795	My buddy has a tracked ASV. It is a weird machine. High horsepower with high hydraulic flow. They were meant to run power accessories. The machine needs tracks and is always broke down.

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16024790 04/24/21
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BobBrown Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA	The tracks don’t last very long in rocky terrain FUGK CCP It’s time to WAKE UP GOD BLESS THE USA WWG1WGA THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? BobBrown #16025522 04/24/21
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OP Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,319 Likes: 9 Oregon	Originally Posted by BobBrown The tracks don’t last very long in rocky terrain Rocks aren't an issue most places here. We have alot of what's called decomposed granite, red clay in other areas. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? MM879 #16025838 04/24/21
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Heeler Campfire Regular H Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,000 Cass Co, MO	Originally Posted by MM879 My buddy has a tracked ASV. It is a weird machine. High horsepower with high hydraulic flow. They were meant to run power accessories. The machine needs tracks and is always broke down. Those have independent suspension undercarriages. Not made for rough work IMO He went over yonder way

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16025864 04/24/21
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas J jlboykin Campfire Regular
jlboykin Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas	Parts/service availability are always important. Whichever dealer has the best parts guys would make my choice. I’ve had several Cats and John Deere machines. I prefer Cat, personally. Resale on Cat and JD is similar in our area.

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Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16025868 04/24/21
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas J jlboykin Campfire Regular
jlboykin Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas	Also, think about weight if you need to move it around. The 299’s and 333’s are heavy! Last edited by jlboykin; 04/24/21.

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? jlboykin #16025905 04/24/21
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rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,672 Likes: 17 Not In The City	Originally Posted by jlboykin Also, think about weight if you need to move it around. The 299’s and 333’s are heavy! Weight is your friend with a compact track loader. Mine's heavy, but you need heavy when you have a working weight of 4500 pounds on the loader. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16025910 04/24/21
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas J jlboykin Campfire Regular
jlboykin Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas	I get and agree with that. But, you can also push DOT weights with those two machines. A lot of people don’t realize that they can’t pull them legally, depending on the set up.

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16025911 04/24/21
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jlboykin Campfire Regular J Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 938 Midland, Texas	At least here, may be different other places.

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? jlboykin #16025921 04/24/21
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,672 Likes: 17 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna
rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,672 Likes: 17 Not In The City	Originally Posted by jlboykin At least here, may be different other places. I'm in Texas as well. My small equipment trailer has a 14kGVW. Pull it with my F350. I really need to get a lowboy gooseneck with a dovetail though. The ramps on my current trailer are pretty steep without a dovetail. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

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Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Fireball2 #16025962 04/24/21
Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA B BobBrown Campfire Outfitter
BobBrown Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,840 USA	Originally Posted by Fireball2 Originally Posted by BobBrown The tracks don’t last very long in rocky terrain Rocks aren't an issue most places here. We have alot of what's called decomposed granite, red clay in other areas. That’s good . FUGK CCP It’s time to WAKE UP GOD BLESS THE USA WWG1WGA THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Heeler #16026034 04/24/21
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Japlvr Campfire Member J Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 422	Originally Posted by Heeler I have a Tak TL8 w/ the 3307 Kubota engine. Same motor as the Kubota SVL75-2. The Tak has been great for me. Never felt underpowered. The SVL75-2 has more auxiliary control options on the joysticks. I’ve put a lot of hours on a SVL and they do have better visibility. Both are hydraulic over hydraulic iso controls. Easy to work. F’ foot controls. The CAT 3.8 is made by Kubota, FYI. Oh and as mentioned, Tak and Kubota have roll-up doors. Nice to be able to work with the cab open if you want. Was a selling point for me. Isn't it ironic that CAT is using a Japanese powered engine in their skid steers ? Last edited by Japlvr; 04/25/21. Reason: mis spelled words

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? Japlvr #16030747 04/26/21
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,319 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,319 Likes: 9 Oregon	Right now I use the excavator for chopping down trees and brush. I think a skidsteer would be faster. This is about two acres of manzanita I cut down this spring. I go back for another 40 hours next week. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Which new(er) skidsteer? bobinpa #16037590 04/28/21
Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 422 J Japlvr Campfire Member
Japlvr Campfire Member J Joined: Apr 2020 Posts: 422	Originally Posted by bobinpa Caterpillar. They are the ones that all others are judged by. Since 2012 "D Series" with a Japanese made engine !!!

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