Loader Skid Steer or Front Loader

[Farming5]

I am going to get into cows and I was wondering if I should get a skid steer or a utility tractor with a front loader on it. The reason why I am wondering this is because the barn I plan to use as the cow barn only has 8 foot tall doors and I am concerned that a tractor won't fit under the doorframe to clean out the barn. I just feel that a skid steer would be a better option to move bales and clean out the barn. I will have a JD 4010 to do all of the hay work, so I don't exactly need another tractor to help out and if I do my uncle has a JD 4430. What do guys think? I am leaning towards the skid steer because I think it will be more handy.

 

[Lunk]

I am going to get into cows and I was wondering if I should get a skid steer or a utility tractor with a front loader on it. The reason why I am wondering this is because the barn I plan to use as the cow barn only has 8 foot tall doors and I am concerned that a tractor won't fit under the doorframe to clean out the barn. I just feel that a skid steer would be a better option to move bales and clean out the barn. I will have a JD 4010 to do all of the hay work, so I don't exactly need another tractor to help out and if I do my uncle has a JD 4430. What do guys think? I am leaning towards the skid steer because I think it will be more handy.

Sounds like you've made the decision in your mind.

For what your describing, a skid-steer certainly makes sense...

Good luck!

 

[juddspaintballs]

A skid steer will probably maneuver better inside the building.

 

[2458n]

leave the spreader on the tractor and load it with the skid steer. same with loading round bales. you will like the combination.

 

[Farming5]

Does anybody have a suggestion of a manure spreader for a 200 acre farm?