DONT GET BURNED! How to Buy a good Used Skid Steer, wheels v/s tracks and more!

DONT GET BURNED! How to Buy a good Used Skid Steer, wheels v/s tracks and more! Come along on the farm today as we talk about how to be an informed consumer when buying heavy equipment like a skid steer or skid loader, bobcat

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[haroldjohnsond]

My grandpa always told me tracks for mud and tires for dirt

[thedelcodave]

Always pull the dipstick while the engine is running and check for Blow-by by putting your finger over the dipstick tube. There should not be pressure or smoke coming out of the tube. Especially important on higher hour machines.

[benjaminolsen]

Also if you go look at a piece if equipment look for signs of old grease, someone could of just greased to sell it. And ask if you can grease the fittings yourself, how well they take grease will also tell how often they got grease

[northeasterndirtandpropert]

One big item to pay attention too are re-painted and rebadged machines.if the machine looks like new, pay attention and dig deep, it's usually been so well used they had to paint it in order to even make a sale.NOT ALWAYS, but quite often.I strive for, original used paint, cold starts, stored inside, and all maint documents, and the number of owners a machine has had.Good vid, thanks.

[PineyGroveHomestead]

I think I read the comments for Josh's reply more so than for the actual comments! Be good SRF....whoooo!

[PurpleCollarLife]

Wow, Josh - that was a lot of excellent info! I don't currently have a NEED for a skid loader, but I certainly WANT one. :)

[morgcharfarms]

Looks like a yellow Takeuchi to me. So it’s definitely a good machine then. I got a 2002 takeuchi tl150 and it’s been a good machine. Had 3 bobcats before that two tire machines and one track loader. Definitely like the Takeuchi better

[keithfrazier]

Tape or sticker over speaker holes works wonders for back up alarm too loud and annoying. Possibly better option then complete disconnect.

[xgjxxvv]

Thanks for this video! I have been thinking of purchasing one just for my own personal use around the house. Kind of a scary step to take not really knowing much about skid steer loaders. Thanks again for this very helpful video!

[roberthughes]

I own a JD260 and know what you mean. I have the really big tires so I can traverse muddy areas better but still not the best. Bought mine used...unseen. i knew the hour meter had been replaced...most have been in that generation of machine. Still a great skiddy for what I need. Just depends on your use. Great beginner video.

[USA-voby]

Good points. I just bought a '19 Takeuchi TL10V2 and the machine would not start after trailering it home, ok so I put a new battery in it and was able to unload it. Now the machine is in limp mode with a comm error between computers. Trust your senses... this was the biggest purchase I've ever made other than homes. Huge mistake for me.

[tim_gifford]

When you see Mike Morgan today you and he can discuss all the things you can do with one of these!

[brianmeattey]

How have you been Mr stoney ridge .I've been dealing whith alot and been missing vids but I'm back now .godbless and stay safe

[spinngthewheels]

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[farmerrod]

Also consider where you are going to operate your machine. Besides dirt or concrete. Are you going to operate in wooded thorns or possible running a brush hog or what attachments will you use will effect between tire or tracks. Great video Stoney Ridge Farmer. Thanks farmer rod

[bkb]

I bought a wheeled machine because my road is two miles long(travel speed is faster)and I live in Montana so wo do not have very many mud days. I do have an extra set of mounted tires with cleated chains on them. With my dewalt impact I can change tires in less then ten minutes and it does much better than a track machine on ice which I do get alot of. My machine is a 2015 L230 New holland, thanks for the video!!!

[johanneslaxell]

I don't question your answere, but the original question: Why a skid-steere? Why not a Caterpillar, Volvo, Kubota or other wheel loader? My PERSONAL opinion is that they are more versatile if there isn't a big question about room. Skid-steers are great doing utility work around houses and on building sites where you have to turn around on a dime.
On the alternator-belt: if it's worn it will touch the bottom of the pulley and tightening will not help. If the the top side of the belt goes into the pulley it's good for a change...

[Ryled]

I found out wheels don't work. My soil wasn't that soft, but got stuck up against a tree. I need tracks definitely.

[benjaminolsen]

Check how long the back order for the rubber tracks are and how long the back has been. We have several clients that have machines with tracks on back order. But also don't order them and have them sit in the elements so they break down and crack before you even get to them

[shawzall]

Hour to HP is relatively moot. I’ve seen low hour higher HP machines worked like a rented mule. Conversely I have seen higher hour lower HP machines that have had excellent maintenance and the machines ran incredibly. I think it all boils down to maintenance, like mileage on a car. I’d rather have a well maintained high mileage car than a fleet vehicle or rental that was beat every minute it ran.
All in all good video.