chelydra
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- Aug 29, 2004
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- Tractor
- Ditch Witch
I've had a CK20 hydro TLB for six years, and quite enjoyed using it. Had only planned to keep it about three years to do the landscaping, but it's just *so* handy to have around for any job that might come up.
However... I probably have no real need now for a BH, and would prefer a smaller machine both to regain garage space and to work in tighter areas. For example, if I could get something narrower than about 42" (wheels and blade), I'd be able to clear snow off a lot of areas that now require shovel or blower.
So I'm thinking of down-sizing to either a small skid-steer or subcompact tractor. The only skid loader I've seen around that size is the Bobcat S70, which is kind of expensive but very compact. People say not to buy a used one, as they're mainly used for demolition and pretty beat up by the time they're sold. I'd like to be able to lift at least 700~800 pounds in the loader, and push deep snow (bad drifts where I live).
Can anyone suggest some good choices? If I had to lose too much on the deal, I'd just keep the Kioti - at under 300 hrs, it's barely broken in, but probably only worth $12~13k. But something affordable and capable that's shorter, narrower and perhaps lighter would be more useful now.
Thanks for your thoughts.
However... I probably have no real need now for a BH, and would prefer a smaller machine both to regain garage space and to work in tighter areas. For example, if I could get something narrower than about 42" (wheels and blade), I'd be able to clear snow off a lot of areas that now require shovel or blower.
So I'm thinking of down-sizing to either a small skid-steer or subcompact tractor. The only skid loader I've seen around that size is the Bobcat S70, which is kind of expensive but very compact. People say not to buy a used one, as they're mainly used for demolition and pretty beat up by the time they're sold. I'd like to be able to lift at least 700~800 pounds in the loader, and push deep snow (bad drifts where I live).
Can anyone suggest some good choices? If I had to lose too much on the deal, I'd just keep the Kioti - at under 300 hrs, it's barely broken in, but probably only worth $12~13k. But something affordable and capable that's shorter, narrower and perhaps lighter would be more useful now.
Thanks for your thoughts.