Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler

   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler
  • Thread Starter
#11  
Hey xfaxman, I have of course seen many of your posts on the matter. Tbh I'd love one. It would be right up there near the top of my list, however I simply cannot afford one, simple as that unfortunately.
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #12  
Unfortunately getting rid of the horses is not an option. They are my OH's and her family's. They are the reason we have the farm really anyway.

I would like to save the money and not get a cab. I'm in the UK so tractor choice is limited compared to the US, I haven't been able to find a 50-60HP without a cab which is a shame. I'm also not sure the cab would fit in my current barn.

Thanks for the advice on skidsteers. So far I've not really noticed a massive price difference between a telehandler and tractor.

Hey xfaxman, I have of course seen many of your posts on the matter. Tbh I'd love one. It would be right up there near the top of my list, however I simply cannot afford one, simple as that unfortunately.
When I read this,
So far I've not really noticed a massive price difference between a telehandler and tractor.
I decided to post about the best machine that I have ever owned.

I know they sell telehandlers with a 3 point lift and PTO in the UK, but don't know about pricing.

How is the market on used compact telehandlers?

I started with a used machine and found out how great they are.
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #13  
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #15  
More than likely a Bobcat skid steer or telehandler is going to last much longer than a chinese or korean tractor. Construction equipment is like large tractors, made to run thousands of hours. I'm not sure I would say the same about the CUT I had previously. Cheaper components like hoses, valves, are common on these machines and like they say "they don't build them like they used to" .

For moving bales or pallets of stuff along with mucking a skid steer is going to be tough to beat. Just much more maneuverable. Even a telehandler with 4 wheel steering is going to be much more maneuverable than a tractor.

If you are looking for a an alternative to a regular tractor you might check out some of the JCB tractors. They made a few different models similar to my 212SU and they have many features you won't find on most tractors such as 4 wheel steering and much stronger loader capacity. Might be useful for what you do.
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #16  
More than likely a Bobcat skid steer or telehandler is going to last much longer than a chinese or korean tractor. Construction equipment is like large tractors, made to run thousands of hours. I'm not sure I would say the same about the CUT I had previously. Cheaper components like hoses, valves, are common on these machines and like they say "they don't build them like they used to" .

For moving bales or pallets of stuff along with mucking a skid steer is going to be tough to beat. Just much more maneuverable. Even a telehandler with 4 wheel steering is going to be much more maneuverable than a tractor.

If you are looking for a an alternative to a regular tractor you might check out some of the JCB tractors. They made a few different models similar to my 212SU and they have many features you won't find on most tractors such as 4 wheel steering and much stronger loader capacity. Might be useful for what you do.

Sounds Like a good used Telehandler plus a very small CUT (not a SCUT) like a small B Kubota or a Mahindra Max etc. would work out well. The little machines are real back savers & can do 3 Pt work. For 3 pt stuff you can't beat a Mahindra Max, as it can easily handle 5' implements and has an incredible 3 pt for its size while a B series is just a nice tractor all around.

The telehandler is very strong and versatile for the heavy stuff. All it is missing is a backhoe.
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #17  
Sounds Like a good used Telehandler plus a very small CUT (not a SCUT) like a small B Kubota or a Mahindra Max etc. would work out well. The little machines are real back savers & can do 3 Pt work. For 3 pt stuff you can't beat a Mahindra Max, as it can easily handle 5' implements and has an incredible 3 pt for its size while a B series is just a nice tractor all around.

The telehandler is very strong and versatile for the heavy stuff. All it is missing is a backhoe.

The backhoe is not missing, it goes on the front of the compact telehandler:

Spartan_Mini_Skid_Steer_Swing_Backhoe_19__25198.JPG


41UE5guPqWL.jpg


EABKH-studio-main-view.jpg
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #18  
And if you use the backhoe with the boom out you can stick the backhoe in sticky situations while the machine stays safely far back. The machine is then a massive far-away counterweight too! Do you have any pictures of the boom all the way out and up with the backhoe on it?
 
   / Unsure on what equipment to get, Tractor, Skidsteer or Telehandler #19  
Do you have any pictures of the boom all the way out and up with the backhoe on it?
No, I don't have a backhoe attachment, but here are some pictures with the boom all the way out and all the way up:

PB150018.JPG


P4180008.JPG




These are not all the way up, but are all the way out:

P4090017.JPG


PB150008.JPG


P4140024.JPG


P4140025.JPG
 
Last edited:

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2009 International 7400 Chassis Truck, VIN # 1HTWGAAR89J160632 (A51572)
2009 International...
1040 (A51572)
1040 (A51572)
2007 CATERPILLAR 330DL EXCAVATOR (A51246)
2007 CATERPILLAR...
2008 Ford F-550 Flatbed Truck (A52377)
2008 Ford F-550...
2025 New/Unused Wolverine Pallet Fork Frame with Forks (A51573)
2025 New/Unused...
New Land Hero Mini Excavator (A53002)
New Land Hero Mini...
 
Top