Ranger
New member
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2002
- Messages
- 15
- Location
- Central & North Central Texas
- Tractor
- Ford 2000, Gasoline - Ford 3000, Gasoline - Gehl 6635 Skid Steer
What is the best \"new\" skid steer?
I am considering the purchase of a new skid steer. It will be used for general chores around a farm/ranch setting such as:
- road building and maintenance
- cleaning and possibly enlarging existing ponds
- clearing cedar & mesquite trees
- etc. etc.
It is my intent to get one with ac/heated cab and high flow hydraulics for comfort and to avoid possible future limitations.
I have casually looked at Gehl and Caterpillar machines and have looked more carefully at the Bobcat S300. Generally, I am looking to get a large skid steer.
One reason Bobcat has been seriously considered is because of what appears to be a good dealer in my part of the country.
(Caterpillar, New Holland, & Gehl, are also about the same distance as the Bobcat dealer but I have not yet visited them.)
I noticed in some recent posts that some concerns were expressed about Bobcats compared to other machines.
What are some pros and cons that should be considered about these machines and each specific brand of machine?
p.s. I have been a member for some time but with very few posts. I look at TBN regularly and really enjoy it. I am somewhat quiet at times and just do not feel compelled to reply to the already great discussions.
I appreciate and value all of your comments on the above concern. This will be a large purchase and I value the assistance available from the composite TBN members!
I am considering the purchase of a new skid steer. It will be used for general chores around a farm/ranch setting such as:
- road building and maintenance
- cleaning and possibly enlarging existing ponds
- clearing cedar & mesquite trees
- etc. etc.
It is my intent to get one with ac/heated cab and high flow hydraulics for comfort and to avoid possible future limitations.
I have casually looked at Gehl and Caterpillar machines and have looked more carefully at the Bobcat S300. Generally, I am looking to get a large skid steer.
One reason Bobcat has been seriously considered is because of what appears to be a good dealer in my part of the country.
(Caterpillar, New Holland, & Gehl, are also about the same distance as the Bobcat dealer but I have not yet visited them.)
I noticed in some recent posts that some concerns were expressed about Bobcats compared to other machines.
What are some pros and cons that should be considered about these machines and each specific brand of machine?
p.s. I have been a member for some time but with very few posts. I look at TBN regularly and really enjoy it. I am somewhat quiet at times and just do not feel compelled to reply to the already great discussions.
I appreciate and value all of your comments on the above concern. This will be a large purchase and I value the assistance available from the composite TBN members!