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Deere SkidSteer Smackdown

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Prairie Dog

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seandeere said:
can you let me know how demo goes and how it compairs to the asv
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Well last tuesday we used the CT332. I didn't realize how wide the machine was. The ASV RCV is 72" wide while the deere is 82" across the tracks with an 84" bucket. You can read the specs yourself on a comparison so I won't get into the specs.

The machine pushed well, ran well and servicing would be light years ahead of ASV. Getting into the engine compartment etc. The biggest drawback and it may seem picky, but getting in and out of the cab is terrible. The door slides above your head. I am 6'2" and I was ducking with the door open. It is also a very small door to get into and very difficult to get your feet in the right spot easily.

I did notice not having suspension in the tracks although it didn't make much of a difference in cutting a level. It might make a little difference in leveling a gravel or ground pile, as you might have to make a few extra passes.

We were using the machine for digging a basement. We dug the basement with a hydraulic excavator and cut the level in the basement with the skid steer. We also leveled the clay around the basement with the skid steer.
 
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Prairie Dog said:
Well last tuesday we used the CT332. I didn't realize how wide the machine was. The ASV RCV is 72" wide while the deere is 82" across the tracks with an 84" bucket. You can read the specs yourself on a comparison so I won't get into the specs.

The machine pushed well, ran well and servicing would be light years ahead of ASV. Getting into the engine compartment etc. The biggest drawback and it may seem picky, but getting in and out of the cab is terrible. The door slides above your head. I am 6'2" and I was ducking with the door open. It is also a very small door to get into and very difficult to get your feet in the right spot easily.

I did notice not having suspension in the tracks although it didn't make much of a difference in cutting a level. It might make a little difference in leveling a gravel or ground pile, as you might have to make a few extra passes.

We were using the machine for digging a basement. We dug the basement with a hydraulic excavator and cut the level in the basement with the skid steer. We also leveled the clay around the basement with the skid steer.
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Its like sitting in a bath tub and equally challenging getting in and out. I don't like not being able to see directly around the machine. You cant see the tires at the ground. I look forward to trying their E/H controls though.
 
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seandeere

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Prairie Dog said:
Well last tuesday we used the CT332. I didn't realize how wide the machine was. The ASV RCV is 72" wide while the deere is 82" across the tracks with an 84" bucket. You can read the specs yourself on a comparison so I won't get into the specs.

The machine pushed well, ran well and servicing would be light years ahead of ASV. Getting into the engine compartment etc. The biggest drawback and it may seem picky, but getting in and out of the cab is terrible. The door slides above your head. I am 6'2" and I was ducking with the door open. It is also a very small door to get into and very difficult to get your feet in the right spot easily.

I did notice not having suspension in the tracks although it didn't make much of a difference in cutting a level. It might make a little difference in leveling a gravel or ground pile, as you might have to make a few extra passes.

We were using the machine for digging a basement. We dug the basement with a hydraulic excavator and cut the level in the basement with the skid steer. We also leveled the clay around the basement with the skid steer.
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Yea, the cabs are not easy to get in and out of and the ride would not be as "smooth" as the ASV----its definitely more of a construction machine
 
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MXZ

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As far as access, I don't think there's a skid loader out there that's easy to get in and out of. When I first ran a Deere, it was a little awkward, but after a couple of days and getting a technique worked out it's no problem even at 6' 6". I just put one foot in, grab the handles on the door opening, turn around and drop into the seat. Getting out, just kick one foot out onto the step, grab the handles and step out. I find it difficult getting in a Bobcat or other brand now with the deep foot well and high kick panel. They're all just different, and you get used to what you're using.
 
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Prairie Dog

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Good point MXZ. It could be just that I needed a couple of days to get used to it. It pushed well, though maybe a little underpowered. For the weight of the machine it could have a little larger engine. Very wide machine too, that only matters because of the type of trailer I haul it with. I only have 1/2" on either side to fit the tracks between the wheel wells.
 
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