Best large frame skid loader with tracks & hi-flow

[Hay Dude]

After being trapped in a CAT 279 for a mere hour before being able to wiggle out, I agree wholeheartedly

 

[Notforhire]

Was really hot on JCB teleskid, but they top out at 74HP. Want to be above 90HP to run mulcher and push heavy piles.

Besides the hp, did you have any other reasons for not going with a JCB.
I had some interest in them because of the side door, but couldn't find much feedback as far as reliability goes.
I don't know of anyone in my area that has a JCB.

 

[Rustyiron]

HD research the undercarriage parts and maintenance costs of the ASV machine's u/c. Just the amount of parts is staggering.
Secondly, short of actual "flotation", steel over the tire tracks is superior in traction in the woods to any rubber track tread style available.
Metal over the tire tracks, especially the "Grouser" brand will not clog up even with clayish soils.
The ASV u/c does a great job distributing the machines weight over the whole track as it was originally developed for snow use on a utility vehicle. That comes with an massive number of rollers, axles and bearings, all wear parts. Just the track drive "cage" (where all of the others use a simple sprocket) probably has close to 50 parts!
I have friends that sold/traded their Cat machines (7 series) with the ASV u/c rather than rebuild it due to the cost.
No doubt that ASV pretty much owns the high flow and hp race along with the comfortable ride, but that comes with a price.
If that ASV your renting spent it's life with a mulcher on it.... I've heard more than one guy say the hours mulching is like dog years, Multiply the shown hours by 7!

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You can't run these around the lawn but no rubber track will follow them through the woods.

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

I ran a Takeuchi at my place a couple weeks ago. I really liked it, although the only thing I had to compare it to was an old bobcat with foot operated loader controls. I liked the slide up door that can be opened even if the bucket is not on the ground. I know they do make higher HP, and high flow models as well. It is super stout, but man will it tear up good grass in a hurry...