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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    I'm 6'5" tall, so my legs do get cramped working those pedals. The next time I planned on renting a machine, I was going to ask for a joystick machine just to try out. I just don't trust them...LoL
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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    Thanks. Yes, I realize emissions has been out for a while now, but when a computer acts up and needs special software to fix...that's something I can't do at home. I can change parts, weld, wire, etc... After dwelling on it more, I don't think I can justify a new machine anyways...
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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    I fully understand that, and don't expect a 5-10-15 year old machine to have one. It's like buying a Ford Ranger or a F350...one of them is going to hold up to the work better than another. The work I have isn't going to change (within reason), so that's a constant I can plan for when looking...
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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    I think I can squeeze the S250 on my trailer, at 7,825lbs. Maybe load it a little tongue heavy :eek: There is the S205 and S220 out there too. The S185 would probably be plenty for me if I am honest with myself...all the machines I've rented have been in the 1750-1900# range. But I have...
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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    The Case 430/440/450 and XT's (70/75/80) do have my interest. 9 out of every 10 machines I look at have the pilot controls though. The ones that do have foot controls are in rough shape, or 5,000+hrs.
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    Pre-emissions machine, or new? Brands to consider?

    :cool: Hey guys (and maybe some gals on here), I'm in the market for a skid steer. I'm tired of renting, and have a bit of work to do around the house. 5 acres in the woods, so some dirt work, rocks, tree work, stumps, landscaping, gravel driveway, and a hobby of working on trucks, so moving...
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