On the topic of mini skids, I am now a dealer for Cormidi products. The KB (spider lift/crane) and the CMF ( Cormidi Multi Function carrier) are of the most interest to me currently.
The CMF can be outfitted as a mini skid, tracked dumper, concrete mixer, etc. Swapping functions takes less than 5 minutes. 3 of the 4 CMF carriers can fit through a 3' gate, the largest is 37" wide. The carriers have 8" of ground clearance, best in the industry I believe. By comparison, full size Bobcat track loaders only have 8.1" of ground clearance. The elevated idler and sprocket have a few advantages, one of which that applies to us is an easier time climbing curbs and other obstacles by making the front of the track a ramp, instead of strictly a wheel. The inside rollers are also mounted on a bogie to help improve ride and traction. The carriers are powered by a 20hp or 26hp Kubota diesel. The drive system is hydrostatic using variable displacement piston pumps which are much more efficient than gear pumps commonly used. They are available in standard or high flow, with the high flow topping out at just over 4000psi max. The operator platform on the back folds up out of the way when that's required.
The ML function (Mini Loader) uses standard skid steer attachments, which is to be expected in this country. The lift height is 75" on the smaller 2 carriers and 88" on the larger carriers. The tipping capacity ranges from 1867lbs on the small carrier without the counterweight to 2535lbs on the largest carrier with the counterweight. With the smallest unit and the counterweight, the Cormidi CMF ML lifts more than the Boxer 532DX and has a max height of only an inch less. The larger carriers are the highest lifting on the market, with a tipping capacity not far from the best. Tractive effort (how hard it pushes) appears to be the best in the industry, but that will require more effort to verify.
The controls are interesting, similar to the venerable Thomas controls with 2 sticks for the drive control (4.3mph or 4.7mph), joystick for the loader, and other sticks for the auxiliary functions. I should have one in stock in a few weeks and will get some time running them for a better understanding of how the controls work real life. I will also be posting copious videos of the machines, how they work, and how they are configured.
I have some pricing information on my online store, although the average person isn't going to buy them with a credit card. Over the next month or so I plan on getting much more information on the website and start publishing videos to get the information out there. I also have some ideas for some other functions, such as a telescoping loader boom for the possibility of 9'+ of lift height and possibly more weight as well.
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