Buying Advice Debating buying an Avant 528 loader

   / Debating buying an Avant 528 loader
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I have some pretty steep slopes that it will go up and down empty or with a loaded bucket.
Do not normally go sideways on slopes but get the wide track option for sure!
The MT 100 is by far the best investment for my land. Some days planting trees or drilling fence post must climb on and off 50 times no issues. A ride in cab skid loader would be a real work out just getting in and out. On the MT 100 you can move the machine without standing on the platform, very handy at times. Wonder if the MT120 will allow?
I have the added weight kit so it helps the load capacity and install Baja Designs LED amber lights. Have a Hyd angle snow blade and it is great for sidewalks and close to the buildings.
15 minutes on the MT then break out the tractor with the 84" snow blower.
No shovels around my farm.
This is very helpful, thank you.

Bobcat is quoting $51,022 plus tax for the:
MT100 wide track ($41,037)
44" GPX bucket with bolt-on cutting edge ($1,196)
36" pallet forks with mini frame ($902)
9" auger with drive unit ($3,735)
48" Industrial Bucket Grapple ($2,993)
Freight, Destination, Assembly, Mounting Hardware minus Bobcat discounts ($1,160)

Sure does add up... Fortunately, I won't need the snow blower (Hawaii). I moved from Idaho, so I was really glad to leave it behind.

I'm not positive I'll need all the implements. I've never had a grapple, but it sure does seem useful. The rest of the implements seem basic.
 

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