Toddppm
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Is that a NPR, NQR, NRR?? What body do you have on it? I've had an NQR for a long time and looking at getting another or the NRR sometime soon hopefully.
tracked loader vs skid loader vs compact tractor
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Is that a NPR, NQR, NRR?? What body do you have on it? I've had an NQR for a long time and looking at getting another or the NRR sometime soon hopefully.
I bought this Guy & with the non skid shoes you can pretty much drive on grass & not do alot of damage, It goes through a 4ft gate & does things a wheeled loader couldnt dream of........oh & with the beer holder you can quench your thirst on those hot days
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kyle goddard
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Im not sure. Ill find out tomorrow unless Brian comes across this thread
treeman75
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Have you ran a s650tx? If so does the 800 have alot more power and whats the difference? Maybe next year I might trade or sell my 650 and step up to the 800.
MackenzieTree
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they make skid steers with articulating wheels and turf tires, bobcat a300 is one of them
treeclimber101
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I can load pieces up to 950lbs and to load a dump trailer I can dump over the sides of that
climbhightree
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It is a NQR with a diesel engine. I love the cab over, and love the platform for the mini. But I do miss the 4x4 and the power of my old F450. If I had to do it over again, I would have went with a bigger engine...I think even the NRR has the same engine as a NPR. I had seen a few with bigger engines, more horsepower, but they are hard to find. The NRR would handle the the weight better, suspension wise. I dont think I am over weight with the NQR, never got it weighed. But I know the constant weight of mini etc is hard on the front shocks, I used to bounce...now we get jarred.
The truck I wish I would have went with is the cab over gmc t7500, or something similar to it. Not sure I would have fit in my garage then.
All in all, I am happy with the truck and I am not looking to get rid of it anytime soon.
gorman
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Same engine. Larger rear end.
They don't make the six cylinder on this side if the pond anymore. You have to buy used.
They don't make the six cylinder on this side if the pond anymore. You have to buy used.
climbhightree
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Time lapse video of BMG and Vermeer 650tx
Time lapse of dragging some brush
Time lapse of moving wood
Time lapse of dragging some brush
Time lapse of moving wood
climbhightree
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Ya, the cab over design didnt really fly over here at first. All the companies pretty much stopped making them here. But it now seems like they are everywhere, and it is hard to find good used ones.
gorman
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I picked up a six cylinder UD right before they skipped town from North America. Parts and service are still solid from the Mack dealer in my state. I wish they had a 4x4 available over here.
They engine and drivetrain are just soooooo accessible with a cab over dump. Service is a breeze.
I would try the Shuttle Shift....you will get more power out of it than one with a hydro.....the hydro are a nice convenience but the why pay to lose power.
Locust Cutter
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Not to mention a clutch (although a PIT to change having to split the unit) is a lo cheaper to do than replacing a hyd pump. A frend bought a BX25 Kubota and for a baby tractor it's pretty handy and useful. I was plenty surprised at what it can lift (although it's still easy to find the limits if you're used to a 60-75hp tractor), it is a hyd unit as is very convenient for loader work, but if I was buying it it would be a shuttle shift.
I have been think about getting a NPR eventually for deliveries though as it seems like the mileage and maneuverability would be huge pluses when driving in town. A dump bed would be even better.
To the OP if you're having to go through a lot of residential gates a mini might be your best friend. If not, either a segmented, , tractor or articulated wheel skid-steer would likely be better choices than a true skid-steer.
gorman
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I would opt for a mini if I never had to deal with 24" wood
Butterz
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Looks like I'm probably going to go with a john deere 320D or 320E skid. I really like my JD dealer here. Going with the full heat/ac cab option. Good advice from you guys about laying down plywood in the turn zone of the skid!
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