Biggest tractor with hydrostatic drive?

[Xfaxman]

You need to think outside of the (tractor) box: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/273429-toolcat-v417.html

Compact telehandler: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...pact-telehandler-post3243370.html#post3243370

The new V519: VersaHANDLER Tool Carrier - Bobcat Company

 

[bookmyer]

I would keep the L5740 and buy a skid steer to compliment your needs. That's what I did recently. There are a lot of jobs that are much more suited to the skid steer over the tractor.

 

[hayden]

I would keep the L5740 and buy a skid steer to compliment your needs. That's what I did recently. There are a lot of jobs that are much more suited to the skid steer over the tractor.

It's funny, I've used a skid steer a couple do times and don't really like them. In fact, I don't like them at all. But that's just me, and I know I am a very small minority.

Just curious - what things do you find a skid steer better suited to do?

 

[bookmyer]

It's funny, I've used a skid steer a couple do times and don't really like them. In fact, I don't like them at all. But that's just me, and I know I am a very small minority.

Just curious - what things do you find a skid steer better suited to do?

I think that you can get a job done much faster with the front end loader on the skid steer. A lot more power than my M5040 and much easier to maneuver. I have a Kubota SSV75 skid steer. Outweighs the tractor by almost 4000 pounds. I also use it with a large SHoule 17 inch tree shear. I don't think the hydraulics on my tractor would be able to power it effectively. I use a large grapple on the skid steer that again the tractor would not do as well with. The skid steer is much easier to get into tighter spaces and can turn on a dime. I still much prefer the tractor for shredding and disc work. Also like the tractor for grading the road. But I would use the skid steer first to spread the rocks/gravel on the road before finishing off with the grader or rear blade. It is handy to have both but the skid steer is a much more powerful machine.

 

[hayden]

Interesting using the skid steer as a tree sheer and grapple. How does it do in the woods on uneven terrain? One of the things I didn't like about the skid steer was that all 4 wheels were rigid, so it didn't seem to work well on uneven terrain. Plus it chews up the ground really bad. They strike me as great for a construction site where it's flat and it doesn't matter if you tear the place up.

 

[ovrszd]

Interesting using the skid steer as a tree sheer and grapple. How does it do in the woods on uneven terrain? One of the things I didn't like about the skid steer was that all 4 wheels were rigid, so it didn't seem to work well on uneven terrain. Plus it chews up the ground really bad. They strike me as great for a construction site where it's flat and it doesn't matter if you tear the place up.

I agree.

You need to spend a few minutes on a CTL. No comparison.

 

[hayden]

I agree.

You need to spend a few minutes on a CTL. No comparison.

"CLT"?

 

[4570Man]

My biggest complaint with a skid steer is they wreak havoc on the grass or any other terrain. The wheeled ones also do awful in mud.

 

[Streetcar]

"CLT"?

Compact track loader, skid steer on tracks

 

[bookmyer]

Compact track loader, skid steer on tracks

It is very rocky where my ranch is and the tires don't do too much damage. Some just depends how you drive it. You don't have to spin every time you turn. I do like the CTL but I heard that the rocks really wear out the tracks fast. I got a great deal on the wheeled skid steer so I went that route. They do make tracks to go on the wheeled skid steers if desired. I haven't found the need. Also mud is not much of an issue where I am. My primary job is a surgeon so I'm just doing the other work at my convenience. Just throwing it out there as an option. May not be for everyone but I've found mine to be a great addition.