Just started asking some brand-preference questions in the weekly poll on the ForConstructionPros.com's email newsletter (see the results of Who Makes Your Favorite Backhoe? at this URL: http://www.forconstructionpros.com/news/10416586/who-makes-your-favorite-backhoe). I'll be glad to report the skid steer results on this forum on Friday. Sure would appreciate getting your opnions in the meantime here: http://www.forconstructionpros.com/news/10443934/who-makes-your-favorite-skid-steer Thanks, Larry