Hi, No, I didn't, unfortunately. The feedback I received was generally not enthusiastic, mostly on the basis there are similar loaders already on the market that are "adequate" for small jobs. And I became really busy on other projects, so my time for this idea kinda evaporated. Buts thanks for following up? Can I ask why? Regards.
More curiosity than anything. I was intrigued by your choice of front wheels for the MicroDig. Did you ever test those off-road? I have only ever seen them used on hard surfaces, typically in robotic factory automation.
I have made a bit of a business out of taking jobs that larger operators would overlook.
I can squeeze my 440b into some pretty tight areas, and I have a full compliment of attachments for it. Repairing residential blown-down fences is one of my niche markets.
I have had some exposure to Bobcat's walk-behind machines - I still prefer a traditional style skid-steer. I think that they are safer for the operator, and provide a more immersive and intuitive user interface. I have been operating a skidsteer for 35 years, so the machine has really become an extension of my body.
Cheers - SR