TE=labradorguy;378350]I've lined up some demos, but just like test driving a new car, a few minutes in the seat isn't going to tell you everything. I'd welcome any thoughts about choosing between the following.
I will be using the machine for heavy farm work, land clearing, light grading, and some logging. Right now looking at getting a heavy bucket, some type of log /brush grapple, and a Marshall tree saw (or something similar). I can see a mulching head as being a possibility in the near future.
ive run equipment for 50 years.for skidsteer or loader get a jcb because of sidedoor entrance,you can always get out the door.ive had d-8 cats for years but for a small machine ive got a case 420 skidsteer with add-on tracks from right track from edmonton.compare $4000.00 to an extra 20 to$30000.00 extra on a new machine.levelled out about 500 truckloads in winter mud and ice and this spring to clean out my fish pond.saved $50000.00 by doing a lot myself.tracks are low maintainence,fully repairable,will work in mud where tires wont and have 3 to 5 times the traction.im retired but i dont mind helping not to make the mistkes i did buying the wrong equipment
Cat 299D XHP- Got to love Cat, but a dealer quote is never a happy event...
Tak TL12- It looks like a no-nonsense horse
Terex PT 100G- Looks awesome on paper... but I read a lot of negative comments
Bobcat 870- You can't not throw in a Bobcat. Their advantage videos convinced me of one thing, they are great at marketing to people who don't know any better... Sort of scary.
possibly a Deere 333D or Kubota SVL90 but they are not high on the list.
I'm looking forward to hearing others thoughts on how these stack up.
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