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New owner of an 04 262b skid steer, Im looking for parts,service and owners manuals.. Anyone have a line on any of them?

Within a 20 min drive I have either Michigan Cat or Alta Equipment both good reputable parts and service dealers.

Im looking at 2 skid steers, 2007 Mustang 2086 vs a 2004 Caterpillar 262b, both are in great shape with an average of 2300 hrs. Specs wise the Mustang takes it but controls wise the cat has pilot joy sticks which I like.. Im looking for reasons to buy either one everything else being equal...

Can anyone confirm or deny what Ive been told regarding T handle twist controls ( like those on Gehls and some mustangs) and the straight handled controls with foot controls (like some Bobcats). I was told the straight arm controls have bigger heavier valves and the T handle twist controls have...