Mini skid vs articulated loader

[Tr33Climb3r]

White oak log 29" dbh, about 10' long I would say.

 

[colb]

I think the minis require more skill to avoid turf damage. For my company structure (owner climber, with 2-4 seasonal employees and moderately high employee turn over) a wheeled loader is attractive because anyone can drive it without tracking up the yard. But, they're usually articulated, so anyone can tip it. When I'm on the ground, I can rip around with the Sk650 like no one's business.

Worked this oak stump out on Monday (free-to-me ms250c for comparison) and sawed it in three to carry off. First chunk was tipping me, which increased the rut depth.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

Can't wait to run little Gehl

 

[Gareth's Tree]

Can't wait to run little Gehl

Let us know what you think!

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

Let us know what you think!

The turning feels different on the gehl. It took a little to get used to. I think it's because you float over the engine.

 

[DTS]

The turning feels different on the gehl. It took a little to get used to. I think it's because you float over the engine.

It takes time get the feel of it but you'll like it a lot. I'd recommend so weight in rear it helps a lot picking up big wood.

 

[LimbLoppa]

That's what she said

 

[tc262]

The turning feels different on the gehl. It took a little to get used to. I think it's because you float over the engine.

I'm pretty sure you won't like it! Save yourself the headache. I'll do ya a favor and give ya a grand more than you paid for it. Lol

 

[tc262]

I just picked this up! I would much rather have Casey's gehl tho. Maybe down the road I can get a 540 to compliment it.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

It takes time get the feel of it but you'll like it a lot. I'd recommend so weight in rear it helps a lot picking up big wood.

How did you do this for your machine?

 

[DTS]

How did you do this for your machine?

I bought a rear weight and receiver hitch combo from Dave with Top Kmotch I'll post pics when I get home from work.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

I bought a rear weight and receiver hitch combo from Dave with Top Kmotch I'll post pics when I get home from work.

The guys used the al20dx today to transport B & B 8' tall white cedars from our trailer to the backyard. Some of them were on the edge. No ruts in the grass. I really like the machine.

 

[Coen]

Wait another week; you'll love it.

 

[islandedge]

I picked a mini since i can carry it on board..

 

[classictruckman]

Nice

 

[tc262]

I commented on that sweet setup in your sale ad for the grinder, would have said here if I saw this first.
Gear storage in the attic I'm guessing? Any pics of how you laid that out?

 

[Oroboros]

Yes. Show us the doghouse. I've been thinking about this very setup. No reason not to enclose the mini platform and have more tool storage.

 

[islandedge]

I have hooks on the dump box side, in the attic its 2 levels, in 1 coner i have a square welded frame for a 5 gal. Gas can.

 

[islandedge]

Having a mini platform was one thing but i always wanted something covered and lockable.. the attic is 8×3x i think 4 i have everything i need in there.

 

[islandedge]

Heres one. Got to look for more.