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Jehinten · Jun 8, 2024

I have a new bobcat mt100 with only 40 hrs that is already seeing quite a bit of damage to the decals. It's not really an issue but I'd like to keep the machine looking nice without replacing decals monthly.

I ran across this business online. Has anyone used them for a vinyl wrap on equipment? If so how does it hold up?

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Jehinten · Jun 12, 2024

Has anyone used any other companies vinyl wrap for equipment that consistently has brush drag across it? How does it hold up?

It's not a big investment to have this done, but I'd rather not waste the time/money if half of its going to get scratched off right away.

evo · Jun 13, 2024

Jehinten said:
Has anyone used any other companies vinyl wrap for equipment that consistently has brush drag across it? How does it hold up?

It's not a big investment to have this done, but I'd rather not waste the time/money if half of its going to get scratched off right away.

My truck signs are hdpe with essentially a vinyl wrap for a sticker. Looks great from 50’ away. It did tear and scratch a little but mostly it’s some streaky smears.
This is just from wedging the truck in tight driveways and brushing limbs and shrubs. I don’t think it would hold up well on a mini.

islandarb · Jun 13, 2024

A mini is for abuse. I like keeping stuff looking new. Doubt this will be worth it. How you liking the MT100. It is what I am looking at.

Simpleiowaguy · Jun 13, 2024

possibly buy a roll of clear vinyl to go over top of graphics vinyl? Ive seen it done in archery on vinyl arrow wraps.

Jehinten · Jun 13, 2024

islandarb said:
A mini is for abuse. I like keeping stuff looking new. Doubt this will be worth it. How you liking the MT100. It is what I am looking at.

So far it's been great. I had a vermeer s600 before this. It's a big step up in capacity and traction.

I always thought traction wasn't a big deal since you don't need a lot when lifting/carrying items vs digging. However with the bobcat I can move the bulk of front yard trees with the branch manager rake. It'll push some large piles to the grapple truck.

Jehinten · Jun 14, 2024

islandarb said:
How you liking the MT100. It is what I am looking at.

Jehinten said:
So far it's been great. I had a vermeer s600 before this. It's a big step up in capacity and traction.

I always thought traction wasn't a big deal since you don't need a lot when lifting/carrying items vs digging. However with the bobcat I can move the bulk of front yard trees with the branch manager rake. It'll push some large piles to the grapple truck.

In addition to the above, my only real complaint so far is the fuel tank. A slight nuisance is that the tank is located under the hood. This makes fueling a little less convenient than the s600 was with its external tanks.

Also it only has 7 gallon capacity. If it's used hard throughout the day, it will require fuelling daily. Eventually I'll have a transfer tank to make this more convenient, but for now it's daily stops at the fuel station.