I am shopping for a mini skid steer. Is a grapple the best route? Thinking grapple / bucket would be best all around attachment. Should I buy one small enough to fit in 36" gate? Vermeer 800 looks awesome but won't fit in gate.
I am shopping for a mini skid steer. Is a grapple the best route? Thinking grapple / bucket would be best all around attachment. Should I buy one small enough to fit in 36" gate? Vermeer 800 looks awesome but won't fit in gate.
What are new Sk1050's running?
@Worthaug is correct about the minis. For 36" access, get a new sk1050, or used sk650/sk755. There are advantages to either in terms of tip weight, tier 4 issues, and cost.
Is there a reason you do not want a wheeled loader instead? They are better than skid steers in many cases. Check out the BME/Giant from Branch Manager. Slightly more $, less impact, higher hinge point, bigger tip weight, faster.
The sk1050 would have to be set up with the narrow tracks to be 36”. I would not recommend them for tree care. The wide track can cause indents enough when it’s damp, especially when you get some weight hanging off the front.
But, the SK1050 with standard tracks IS highly recommended for tree care.
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I just got the Toro 323 std wheeled (42 wide). You can get a narrow tire setup to be 35-37 wide. Dirt bucket, grapple bucket, BMG grapple. Definitely want pallet forks next. A lot will depend how your work setup and what else you might do with the mini. They are really used in other professions too, lol.
If I was only using it for tree work then probably buy 1st BMG, 2nd Pallet forks.
@$13,000 for the Dingo, not as much machine as others but much less cash also.
You paid 13k new?
$13,100 plux tax to be exact. Brand new.