743B vs T180

I have a 743B that I put a lot of work into last winter, it is doing very well now, in part thanks to this group. However it is hard on grass areas, and I would like to use it with a 5' brush mower/cutter which needs more aux hyd flow, and clearing trees and brush on our property. There are a few Locust trees, already have a flat tire and haven't even dealt with the locust yet. So my wife says I should get a track loader. No flat tires and less lawn damage. I am thinking about a T180. I don't want something that my trailer with dual 3500# axles would not handle occasionally on a short ride. 1. Would a T180 do significantly less lawn damage? 2. Any other suggestions that would do what I need? Thanks, Bill B

yes it would do less lawn damage. a t180 would probably be too heavy for your trailer though

Track machines arent necessarily easier on grass. When turning its possible to have the entire length of the track tear up sod. The way the lugs on the tracks are spaces, these individual lugs can leave tears as well. So in a way they can be easier on grass and other ways they can also do as much or more than tires. Cautious driving is key. If you have dual #3500 lb axles your trailer should handle the machine, remember your truck will carry some of the weight. And if your only driving shorter distances I wouldnt think twice about it. A T180 would be a big step up from your 743. You would quickly get spoiled with the power, not to mention the traction. And if you already got the blessing from your wife, there's just one last thing to do. And thats post a pic of your new machine for us to see.