Compact track loader

[thedude74]

Getting close to purchasing a used low hour (less than a thousand hours)CTL...Tracked skidsteer...

Thinking Takeuchi TL8 or Kubota SVL75....Found a good deal on a yanmar T175...really clean but I've read some poor reviews by owners concerning durability/ wiring problems.

What say you folks? Good? Bad? Ugly? Are they all junk? Should I just spend the money on beer instead?

 

[Egg Shooter]

Getting close to purchasing a used low hour (less than a thousand hours)CTL...Tracked skidsteer...

Thinking Takeuchi TL8 or Kubota SVL75....Found a good deal on a yanmar T175...really clean but I've read some poor reviews by owners concerning durability/ wiring problems.

What say you folks? Good? Bad? Ugly? Are they all junk? Should I just spend the money on beer instead?

Id lean kabota based on my experience with their tractors and friends with the track loaders. The SVL 75 v2.

 

[Woodpecker]

I've heard steer (get it skid steer) clear of newer cat powered diesel units. Also heard gooder things about the kubota diesels.

 

[Agent Smith]

I don't know how you feel about John deere but I have some ass time in CT322 and 323e track machines and I beat them like they weren't mine because well.....they weren't. I have no complaints about them and hope to add one to my arsenal. Now these are foot and hand controls. Kubota are joystick controls which I never cared for. Why? Idk. Old habit and my feet get bored and need something to do too lol

 

[thedude74]

I've heard steer (get it skid steer) clear of newer cat powered diesel units. Also heard gooder things about the kubota diesels.

I'm a big fan of gooder. Especially more gooder.

 

[hoskvarna]

I have a bobcat S300 06 model with over 8000 hrs and have had no problems
Has a kubota diesel
FYI


Sent from Hoskey hilltop

 

[SpaceBus]

I don't know how you feel about John deere but I have some ass time in CT322 and 323e track machines and I beat them like they weren't mine because well.....they weren't. I have no complaints about them and hope to add one to my arsenal. Now these are foot and hand controls. Kubota are joystick controls which I never cared for. Why? Idk. Old habit and my feet get bored and need something to do too lol

I think any skid steer type loader can have foot and hand or joystick controls. Several years ago I learned how to use a wheeled skid loader with hand and foot controls but was totally useless trying to use one with joystick controls recently. Both were Bobcat, same model even, just several years apart. Maybe Kubota is an exception, I've only used Bobcat skid steer stuff.

 

[Junkyard]

Depending on what generation of machine you have each brand is good and bad. I’m around a lot of Cat and Takeuchi. It all boils down to what it was used for before you got it. You darn sure don’t want anything that’s been running a mulcher.

I’d say look at dealership support in your area and stick with a major brand. Bobcat, Cat, Takeuchi or Kubota if it were me. Pre-emission is even better.

 

[thedude74]

I have a bobcat S300 06 model with over 8000 hrs and have had no problems
Has a kubota diesel
FYI


Sent from Hoskey hilltop

That's impressive!

 

[drf256]

I’ve got a pre-DEF Cat diesel which has no issues and is known to go to 6000 hrs without issue. My good buddy has been a heavy equipment mechanic since the early 70’s.

He says CAT, Case and Bobcat run seemingly forever. He said to avoid New Holland because the motors tend to go at under 3000 hours.

 

[huskihl]

Dad had a 277B Cat that I thought was pretty amazing. I don’t remember any problems with it, even though he bought it used and ran it for a few years. Coming from a Bobcat with hand and foot controls, the joystick for me was way more user friendly.

 

[dirter]

I have a 2004 ASV RC60 that I use for firewooding and just about anything one would use a tractor for. With the more aggressive tracks I have it will go anywhere I’ve ever taken my Polaris Ranger. Up hill, down hill, side hill at 35 degrees, mud, snow, rocks, dry dirt......it doesn’t matter. I honestly would not trade it for a new anything else except maybe another ASV. And even then it would take one hell of a salesman. It’s got around 3500 hours and is on its second engine. I’ve had to replace some bogies and bearings along the way but it’s one hell of a machine.

 

[Junkyard]

ASV and the Cat’s with that undercarriage ride awesome and are sure footed. Lots of moving parts in them though. I wouldn’t be scared of one.

 

[thedude74]

The wisdom, experience and input from you folks is very much appreciated. Found a very nice Bobcat T590 with 800 hrs and brand new tracks for $34,000 and a Takeuchi TL8 with bank new tracks similar hours for $40,000. The bobcat runs the newer Doosan diesel....which I've heard some no so good things about...
The TL8 runs the good old bulletproof Kubota. The TL8 is also a little bigger with more power/lift/breakout force and capacity..... Have to add $5000-$7000 for shipping for either one.

I can get a brand new Tak TL6 up here in Alaska for around an estimated $53,000 ....still waiting on exact numbers from SMS the TAK rep in Anchorage. No shipping costs and a warranty.

 

[MAF143]

My neighbor has an ASV PT70 that he got a good deal on because it was pretty beat up. We went through it and fixed some wiring issues and replaced several bogies. Many grease zerks weren't taking grease as well. The Lifting arm frame was cracked several places and we took it off and another welder buddy beefed it up and got it back to like new. He picked up a battered and bruised grapple for it as well for a few hundred bucks (basically scrap price) and it has been cut apart and re-welded too. He (We) spent several months working on it (and using it between repairs) but it is in pretty good shape now. It is the joystick control type and for out in the woods, I can't imagine being happy with foot controls while getting bounced around over roots and rocks and un-even ground. My feet are planted most of the time except when on smooth ground, but I'm sure it's what you get used to. My seat time in a skid steer is pretty limited so I'm no authority on it.

We pretty much share our equipment and help each other out with most everything. It sure is great to have good neighbors that you get along with.

 

[SpaceBus]

The wisdom, experience and input from you folks is very much appreciated. Found a very nice Bobcat T590 with 800 hrs and brand new tracks for $34,000 and a Takeuchi TL8 with bank new tracks similar hours for $40,000. The bobcat runs the newer Doosan diesel....which I've heard some no so good things about...
The TL8 runs the good old bulletproof Kubota. The TL8 is also a little bigger with more power/lift/breakout force and capacity..... Have to add $5000-$7000 for shipping for either one.

I can get a brand new Tak TL6 up here in Alaska for around an estimated $53,000 ....still waiting on exact numbers from SMS the TAK rep in Anchorage. No shipping costs and a warranty.

I know how skid loaders are used. For that money I would be shopping new as well.

 

[timg]

I do have a good suggestion for you on any brand if buying an enclosed cab with AC. Front door openings need to be considered. Tak's swing away but others roll up above your head. If the machine goes down for some reason[and it will happen believe me]. If the boom if lifted somewhat you will be trapped in the cab on a swing away front door. May sound impracitcal on an engineering stand point but that is what some are building. Also Tier4 finals have both SCR and KDPF systems which require maintenance. So Tier4 interim machines maybe a better option for you. Hope this helps bud. Have a goodin. timg

 

[Cucinel]

That would be perfect, definitely a better option. It will make the work process more efficient in my opinion and you will spend less time for the tasks which you used to do. An alternative on electrical energy is this electric skid steer, which I ordered recently and is about to be delivered. I am very excited to try it out, from what I've seen, it's doing an amazing job and is very efficient with a large amount of work.

 

[thedude74]

Guess I should finish this thread. Lol Ended up with a low hour (1070 hrs) Tak TL230. Got the seller to throw in a set of 4ft 4k lb pallet forks and the 500 hour service. Was about $36,000 total with shipping. A much better deal than anything else up here. There's actually a TL 230 for sale in Alaska right now with 3000 hours for $40,000. I'm happy with the purchase.

 

[Loony661]

Guess I should finish this thread. Lol Ended up with a low hour (1070 hrs) Tak TL230. Got the seller to throw in a set of 4ft 4k lb pallet forks and the 500 hour service. Was about $36,000 total with shipping. A much better deal than anything else up here. There's actually a TL 230 for sale in Alaska right now with 3000 hours for $40,000. I'm happy with the purchase.View attachment 372124View attachment 372123

Those are very nice machines.