they are new, and based off the terex track machines, or what used to be asv. seems to me there are better options out there for a skid steer.
Alas...you speak once again from lack of knowledge..not shocked.
My Case dealer told me that they are
not based off of the track machines. They were designed entirely from the ground up as a skid steer, but they share about 50% of of the same components- joystick controls, pumps, engines, etc.
The dealer has had several of his guys demo them down in Memphis and by invitation for feedback traveled multiple times during the testing development stages to the factory in MN and he said Terex did a helluva good job for their first skid steer. He said the 60hp machine performed remarkably well, had good visibility, had over 10" of ground clearance, standard metal face seals on the axles, good engine torque, real fast two speed ( I think he said 12mph), a real big fuel tank and a fully pressurized cab modeled after their forestry machine. It reminded him of the 1845 for power- his exact words were that "it had power for days". He also like the big machines, but didn't really care for the entry and exit of that machine. He also said that Terex has had to double production already due to demand.
Shoot Dave, they might even sell more skid steers this year than your new fandangled JCB!