I currently own a case 1845, but would like a little bigger skid with more reach. I have looked at a Bobcat 250, and New Holland 185b. Does anyone have any experience or preference for either machine? Which would you choose, and why. thanks
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take a look at the Cat 2 or 300 series..
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
What IMERC said, the controls on the Cat are so much nicer to use.
John Deere has a lot more capicty than most of it's competition, in addition they have a good basic engine that pumps out the most torque.
What do you use your skid steer for?
I want to use it for unloading lumber, pallets, shingles, a little dirt work or grading. I also do a little farming, so it will also be used for big hay bales.
Have you considered Bobcats offering of their small rough terrain forklifts? It will do your loading and unloading dirt work and grading while not tearing up the ground as much.; in addition you could use it to help build small buildings and such (18 feet of reach)
It's not a true skid steer in that the wheels turn rather than slide so you will have longer tire life. It is however hydrostatic drive so much of skid steer technology is still there.
Bobcat. I own 2 of them (843 and T190). The Cat controls are now available on the Bobcats. It also depends on your local dealers (ie. who is convenient for service, parts, etc.)
John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
http://www.lazarobuilders.com
I've spent a fair amount of time on a large New Holland, and thought a lot of the machine. (I attached a picture of it) Can't remember the model number offhand. But I believe I was told it's the largest one New Holland makes.
It starts and runs well, has plenty of power, and the hydraulics are smooth. My only complaint is that I don't own it.
I've moved big round bales with it, and the machine has no problem handling them. The biggest probem is that the danged bale is right in front of you and you can't see a thing. And the dust blows back/falls on you.
I attached a 2nd picture of a New Holland skid steer on it's nose. Hope that doesn't happen to you. (-:
Ron,
That's the reason I would never buy used rental equipment! You sure have big mud puddles over in Illinois.John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
http://www.lazarobuilders.com
Actually, that picture came from:http://www.profi.co.uk/local/english/set/profiset05i.htmlThey have some interesting pictures every month of stuff like that. BTW - Did I tell you that the company I work for bought Precision truss from Kincaid, Indiana? I suspect that's 30 or 40 miles north of you.
I have never been able to conceive how any rational being could propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others. [Thomas Jefferson]
I'd imagine many soiled drawers went in to the making of those pictures.
So with this new plant aquisition does it mean you're moving? :)John
J.R. Lazaro Builders, Inc.
Indianapolis, In.
http://www.lazarobuilders.com
"So with this new plant aquisition does it mean you're moving?"
If I move there, will you start using trusses ???
(-:
I offered to go out there for a couple of to help them get going, but was turned down. But there's no way I'm moving there.
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