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QUESTION:I am looking to buy a Skid-Steer for my ranch. I've been pricing the Gehl
4625, the John Deere 6675 and the New Holland LX565. Can anyone give me a
recommendation as to which model is best?
ANSWER: Have used virtually all models. They each have different features. for
example, New Holland has a high speed gear that allows it to travel very fast.
This makes it the best for plowing snow. However it does not have the power or
balance of some of the others. I have owned Gehl, stay awy from them. For all
around multi-purpose use I would choose either Case or Bobcat, whichever I
could get the best deal on.
The John Deere unit uses the New Holland
chassis. The engine is a John Deere. The New Holland uses a Ford
(obviously).
I've heard both good things and bad about Bobcat. The one thing I've seen is
that the Bobcat series sort of started the concept of Skid-steer loaders
and, as a result, are extremely popular.
But why would the Bobcat not get 'stuck' where the Gehl and New Holland
would? How is the Bobcat more manuverable?
And, what tends to break-down on these units? Not being in contruction, my
unit would be more for light ranching use (snow removal , trenching, mowing,
excavation, pick-up and carry, etc.). There would be some heavy load
handling, but not as a matter of course.
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