Straddle Mount vs IOOS

   / Straddle Mount vs IOOS #1  

Haoleguy

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Location
SE Connecticut
Tractor
JD 5325; Landini Mistral 50
I have discussed tractor configurations with several JD dealers and I come to a question point that I could use your help on. The question is whether an IOOS platform is an important upgrade to make for uneven, but relatively flat, terrain when my stick time will be 2 hrs each evening and weekends for land clearing purposes. I would imagine that the % BH time would be significant in digging out rocks and stumps. On first impression it seems like an expensive and not critical upgrade for a new tractor purchase. Am I missing something important here ?
 
   / Straddle Mount vs IOOS #2  
Be Careful, I don't think the independent operator station is compatible with the backhoe option.

Other than that, I love the platform. You don't feel as tired at the end of the day on the machine. It makes getting on and off much easier.
 

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