I like foot controls. I've used hand controls, and am capable with them, but I prefer foot controls. I HATE joystick controls. There's no sensitivity in them - you can't "feel" your way through a job with a "drive by wire" system. You should put a few hours on each control system and get the one that feels right to you.
I've put a thousand hours on a 753 when I was a kid - loading manure, hauling bales and feed. I thought it was the best thing going. I've owned a Deere 317 since new in 2007. I don't put many hours on it (right now, it has 650), but I really like it and wouldn't be without it. Recently, I ran my neighbor's 763. I can't believe that I ever thought the Bobcat was best. Some of it might be that I am comparing a 1300 lb lift skid steer to a 1700 lb lift, but the 317 seems much more capable and much more stable. I couldn't flop my 317 on the side without driving it off s cliff. The 763 seemed always in danger of flopping over.
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