HI all - first time posting.
I am looking for a quality used skidsteer for homeowner use only. I plan to use it to help in the woods for log removal for my own firewood processing. I have 10 acres, so need something to help once treea are cut. I have thought about a new compact tractor or similar, but am not sure those are heavy duty enough. I also plan to use it for snow removal (300' paved driveway).
Since I am a homeowner and not a contractor or in the construction business, I have only looked for used skidsteers online (machinery trader, craigslist and a couple of local equipment dealers). To be honest I have no idea what to pay for a used machine. I have looked on machinery trader at the "list" prices, but have no clue as to what they would actually sell for. I would like a machine that has 2,500 hours or less that has been reasonably maintained. I think Bocat 7 or 8 series or John Deere 240 and up. These 2 brands are close to my house,so if I need parts, I should be able to get them without much trouble.
One other issue is that I will most likely need to finance part of the cost. I am working with a local credit union and they said they go by the NADA value? I did not realize NADA also gave equipment values. I do not know of any other alternatives to finance used equipment if not a commercial application.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly apprecia