marrt
Platinum Member
I have a mini-x and compact track loader. Both are two speed. Tracking the mini-x at "high speed" can be challenging on anything but a smooth surface.
If I was forced to have only one machine for digging and clearing operations, it would be the mini-x. It's amazing what they can do with the arm and blade.
However, the 425 is the most versatile machine I own. Forced to choose, I would rent the mini-x and buy the 425. However, it all depends on your short and long term use. No machine is perfect. Here's my simple assessment of the best machine for the job (I own all these machines, all but one bought used and refurbished by me):
If I was forced to have only one machine for digging and clearing operations, it would be the mini-x. It's amazing what they can do with the arm and blade.
However, the 425 is the most versatile machine I own. Forced to choose, I would rent the mini-x and buy the 425. However, it all depends on your short and long term use. No machine is perfect. Here's my simple assessment of the best machine for the job (I own all these machines, all but one bought used and refurbished by me):
- For mowing (lawns): zero turn mower (goes faster, turns tighter, has more "mowing power")
- For tree work: mini-x with hydraulic thumb (can push trees down or direct them where to fall, dig up the stumps, hold logs for comfortable/safe sawing, load logs on a trailer or truck, place and organize a burn pile)
- For digging and trenching: mini-x
- For dirt moving and smoothing: compact trac loader (skid loader with tracks)
- For forklift work on rough surfaces: compact trac loader (standard forklift for smooth surfaces)
- For plowing and rototilling: standard tractor
- For general duty work: Power Trac (can dig, lift, move, mow, etc...not always the fastest or most capable option, but can do almost anything if time isn't an issue.)