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Final Recommendation and Recap

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Skid Steer How to pick the best brand, the right size & choose between Tires or Tracks...

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What happens here

To recap, the presenter reiterates the key takeaways: first, prioritize a good local dealer over a specific brand, as good service is critical. Second, for versatility, choose a mid-frame sized machine, which can handle both larger tasks and tight spaces. Finally, if you're getting one machine, opt for a tired mid-frame skid steer and add a set of rubber over-the-tire tracks. This combination allows for floatation in difficult conditions (like mud) while still being removable for hard surfaces or demolition, offering the best of both worlds.

Goal: Consolidate information into a final recommendation for purchasing a versatile skid steer loader.

Tools and materials

  • Bobcat S185 Bobcat — Example of a mid-sized wheeled skid steer
  • Bobcat T180 Bobcat — Example of a mid-sized track loader
  • Rubber Over-the-Tire Tracks — Enhancing traction and floatation for tired skid steers

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good, guys. So, let's recap what we learned today. The first thing you should do when trying to choose which skid steer loader is right for you is to choose which dealer is the best in your area. Every machine is going to break down and you'll end up married to that distributor for all your service. So that's more important than anything else you could choose. The next thing you need to know is what size machine you want. Now, for me, if I were only going to buy one piece of equipment, I would choose that 185 or a mid-sized piece of equipment. It's large enough to handle bigger projects if needed, but it can also fit into tight spaces and do smaller jobs at the same time. Now, if I were to go for a tire unit, I would also get a set of rubber tracks to put over those tires. That would allow me to hover and get into situations that would otherwise be inaccessible, unless I had a tracked mini-loader like the one next to it . I hope this video has been helpful. Let me know what you think in the comments below. And if you like videos like this, well, then I'll try to make more for you. May God bless them. Come on.

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