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There is now a 3rd option......a 2005 Caterpillar 242 with 1,000 hrs....I know the mechanic who helped his friend (I know the friend too) go pick out the machine new. The mechanic has worked on it since day 1....no one else. Has steel tracks that are removable, has enclosed cab with AC/heat, has...

I am severely mechanically challenged, so I was hoping for some help. Which is the better value, do you think? A Gehl 5640 (zero hrs) with hand/foot controls for $26K or A 2004 Bobcat S250 (450 hrs) for $25K....I know the owner and machine has been well taken care of......needs new set of tires...

I am severely mechanically challenged, so I was hoping for some help. Which is the better value, do you think? A Gehl 5640 (zero hrs) with hand/foot controls for $26K or A 2004 Bobcat S250 (450 hrs) for $25K....I know the owner and machine has been well taken care of......needs new set of tires

Thanks for the info so far guys. I own a business in San Antonio and would mainly use the machine to: clear some land (trees and brush), load dump trucks with wood chips, spread road base, compact road base, etc.... Most of the time this work surface will be black dirt or base material. I am...

I have never owned a Skid Steer and am shopping for a unit with less than 1,000 hours. What is your opinion of buying with tracks instead of rubber tires and is it worth the price difference? What is the typical price difference?