Posted by JD Seller on September 24, 2016 at 07:54:17 from (208.126.198.123):
In Reply to: Woe is me.... posted by Bruce from Can. on September 24, 2016 at 07:19:30:
Bruce I would dump the barn cleaner. They are high maintenance in cold weather around here. Especially with a forty foot slide chute.
As for smaller skid steer loaders. Look at Bob cat. I have owned several brands, JD , Bobcat, and Case. All in all I like the Bobcat. I like foot pedals myself. Hand controls hurt my wrists if I run one long. I despise pilot controlled ones. Some of the newer ones are pilot controlled only. So check the controls out closely. You a bigger fellow so make sure you are comfortable in what you buy.
I bought a nice Case 440 and HATED it. The lever controls pivoted at the bottom of the lever not just the top part. So I had to set there holding my knees together to operate it. So really ride and drive any you are looking at.
There are good buys right now on late models skid steer loaders. Lots of people want new ones so there are late model trade-ins around. Believe it or not a good place to look is at rental units. I avoid the long term rented ones. The ones that are daily rentals are usually used in less messy areas than long term rentals. Sunbelt is one company I have had good results with.
I would avoid the compact tractor and loader idea. They are not really designed for heavy daily use. I am not sure how they would be long term in the environment your wanting them to work it. Also they are not near as nimble as a skid steer. I think this would be an issue in a barn.
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