Recent content by jlg32281

Considering buying a used 2011 C232 with 1500 hrs. I currently own two wheeled Bobcat machines (S510). Are there any common flaws that I need to look out for or any maintenance item that is often neglected? It has pilot controls, AC/heat, demolition door and appears to be a nice machine. I just...

Thanks for all of the opinions. I think I've decided on the Bobcat. I will report after I pull the trigger.

The one closest to me (20 min.) and the next one (50 min.) are both owned and operated by the same people. If I buy a Bobcat, it will come from the dealer 2 hrs away.

Why are you partial to Bobcat?

I'm about to buy one of these two machines, both brand new 2014 models. Which would you buy and why? I have local dealers for both. I realize I'm asking for an opinion, let me hear it!

I'm not that familiar with either of these machines or their controls. As a matter of fact, I've never operated any skid steer of any kind. I'm buying this equipment to rent out to sub-contractors. My local Bobcat dealer is horrible. My local CAT dealer is pretty good. The Bobcat is coming out a...

Both machines are joystick controlled. Neither machine uses DEF. The biggest difference I think is the orientation of the engine. I'm not the operator and will be adding this to my fleet of rental equipment, so I'm looking at it strictly as a business decision.

I'm about to buy one of these two machines, both brand new 2014 models. Which would you buy and why? I have local dealers for both.

Sheesh, I thought I was going to be bombarded with over opinionated replies. No one has an opinion on either of these machines?

I'm about to buy one of these two machines, both brand new 2014 models. Which would you buy and why? I have local dealers for both.