skidsteer or compact tractor

[chinawall]

Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of using a skidsteer to till, blow snow, and bushhog instead of a compact tractor such as a Kubota 7800?

 

[davitk]

I can't think of any pros; cons would be soil compaction, tearing up the sod/ground cover with the skid steering, and expensive implements.

 

[radman1]

Biggest advantage for SS would be visibility. All attachments are in front of operator. Higher flow rate for hydraulics - if needed. Can turn in tighter area and more maneuverable.

 

[davitk]

Come to think of it, my brother has a form of HD brush cutter on his Bobcat he uses to clear in the woods. He says it's a beast, really does the job.

 

[MrJimi]

For a huge list of attachments take a look at
Skid Steer Attachments - Bobcat Skidsteer Loader Equipment & Accessories - John Deere Case Mustang Gehl
lots of videos
Both machines have their place, I have a SS and no tractor

 

[chinawall]

WHAT DOES BOBCAT 170 COST..BALLPARK?

 

[powerstroke444e]

you would be looking north of $22K depending on options you could get over 30k on the new side

 

[kiotikid]

Chinawall,depending on your application you could get into a 30 to 40hp. tractor with all the attachments you want for less than a new bobcat s175.I have always found a tractor more comfortable to use and the attachments are far less in price.You can always find deals on used 3pt. attachments.I sell bobcat and kioti tractors.Just my 2 cents.

 

[chinawall]

my Kubota b7800 won't go near a thornbush without losing the calcium in the tires. That why I thought about a skidsteer

 

[JSharp]

It's a great deal if you can afford both but if you can only choose one, I'd have a tractor. If for no other reason than every time we use a skidsteer around here when we're done I have to put the blade on the back of the tractor and straighten out the area the skidsteer tore up...