I farm, used to do construction work, and bought and sold a few hundred loaders the last few years so I think I have a clue. Bottom line is buy what you want
Forget the CAT, several a week show up on insurance sites that have caught fire, maybe one every other month of other brands. Cat loaders seem to have high issues of hydrostat, hydraulic, and wiring issues. I wouldn't be scared of the engine
Case loaders are decent, not perfect, pretty old design but works, I think they have higher than normal hydrostat failures. Cycle times on the case loaders seem slower on the older machines
Deere skidloaders are getting to be decent machines, stay away from the 200 series 1, series 2 are better, 300 series are mechinically good, but a pain to get in and out of and can't see out the sides the best when the boom arms are down. Deeres probably have the most engine power for the size of loader
New Hollands are not bad machines either, not overpowered, fairly reliable machines. Dated design. Hydraulics have issues with lower hours than most. I have tore into them, aluminum pumps and cheaper versions of valves are a lot of it. Engines are just OK, nothing to write home about and are not the best cold weather starters (20 and under)
Bobcat loaders are good machines. In years past, they account for about 47-48% of all machines sold new, I think that says something. I bought a new 205 in 08 and haven't had one single issue with it except the block heater quit working and they replaced it for no charge at all. I am not sure about the new 'm' series yet
I think the bobcat would stand out, but that is what I bought, buy what you want
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