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what are the general opinions on this machine for farm / large rolling acreage use. I see it's slow, but if the price is right? I prefer to purchase a machine once and once only, but I am looking for used with low hours. Will need it to run an auger, either a blower or blade, but be able to dig to some degree and move medium size rocks.
 

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I have an L-250 (the older gas version of the LS125) and I love it. Around the house or in a barn, it's great. Way better than a shovel and wheelbarrow. Just keep in mind, it's only 18 horsepower and 2000 lbs. For big rocks, not a good plan. I built a quicktatch plate with an old 6' Jeep snowplow I had, and it works great up to 4-5" of snow. Any more and I would have to straight blade it instead of rolling on a angle. A blower might be a bit much, as that little pump doesn't put out too much flow. Make sure the machine you are looking at has auxilliary hydraulics (mine doesn't- wish it did). An auger might be a waste, as the machine doesn't weigh enough to put much downpressure on the bit. Also, the quicktatch plate is smaller than a standard Bobtach plate, so universal attachments are not an option. For what you want to do, I would say go to a bigger machine, unless the price is really right.
 
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I have an L-250 (the older gas version of the LS125) and I love it. Around the house or in a barn, it's great. Way better than a shovel and wheelbarrow. Just keep in mind, it's only 18 horsepower and 2000 lbs. For big rocks, not a good plan. I built a quicktatch plate with an old 6' Jeep snowplow I had, and it works great up to 4-5" of snow. Any more and I would have to straight blade it instead of rolling on a angle. A blower might be a bit much, as that little pump doesn't put out too much flow. Make sure the machine you are looking at has auxilliary hydraulics (mine doesn't- wish it did). An auger might be a waste, as the machine doesn't weigh enough to put much downpressure on the bit. Also, the quicktatch plate is smaller than a standard Bobtach plate, so universal attachments are not an option. For what you want to do, I would say go to a bigger machine, unless the price is really right.
The more I looked into this model, I have to agree, a bigger machine would suit our needs better. It does sound like a neat machine for lighter type work. I also have decided a track loader is probably the way to go with our rolling hills and sandy loom. Going to look at a cat 247b tomorrow with avs. Thx for your input, much appreciated.
 
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