The_Owl - 8/31/2017 15:29
stxfarmer - 8/31/2017 15:14
If im going to buy a skid steer to use on the farm, snow removal, tiling business, and landscape work whats the best way to go. I know that in a rough field that the tracks would be nice but is it worth the extra money up front and the repair costs. Do the new cat D series ride nice enough that it wouldn't be bad to have wheels the few times I am in the field? Let me know your experience and which way you would go if you had the choice.
Ben,
Im a sales guy over in western ND for a CAT dealer and I would strongly suggest looking at tracks vs tires. Better in 98% of conditions and the maintenance on them isn't that bad.
One thing to consider is vertical lift vs radial lift.
If you plan on doing a ton of fork work
(loading, unloading pallets
) and using the machine with the bucket/forks a lot off of the ground
(like three feet
) then go radial. Verticals will lift a little more. If you're not familiar, google vertical vs radial to read some.
I go up against Butler a lot, and would love a chance to beat them up on this! Lol
Have a day
track Vs wheel skidsteer
