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Starting to forget all that I have looked. I'd have to check my files. The Kunz (40") 10.5HP Finish Cut Pull-Behind Mower is a pretty good solution. I've seem something similar online to the Gravely Ovis 40 RC brush mover but I've never inquired about the pricing.

Thanks for your concern. Trail is managed by a trail association. It's a combination of public and private lands. There are legal agreements with the landowners. Part of the gate and balusters is the landowner agreements, but cost is the biggest factor. Trail association has insurance. The...

Thanks @MX727, good point, "you don't have to use all 60" on the way back." There are mitigation boulders so more difficult to open/move than gates and balusters. @mrbb, thanks for your input. An Avant articulating loader works well and solves the narrow access and provides trail maintenance...

@Hundreddollarbill, the ventrac is a great machine but too wide for my narrow access. Same for the Terex/ASV PT30 track skid steer. @MX727, the trail access is narrow because it is for pedestrians, cyclists, etc. and not motorized ORVs but the trail itself was built 3 metres wide, so enough...

Quick update. I'm now looking at the Avant articulating loaders because they have several models that are 40" narrow (to pass between the motorized mitigation boulders) with attachments that are wider, such as 59" wide mower deck. I used one to mow (finishing and flail) as well as move boulders...

Update time. I've investigated all the suggestions and most seriously looked at what I considered the best two options, a narrow skid steer (there is only one, the Bobcat S70) or a stand-on compact mini loader/tracked machine (several similar options), but in the end I decided against both of...

mmbr, thanks for your input and clarification. I’ve been using an old self propelled push mower and riding mower because they are narrow for east access and pretty easy to find up for sale. Also a weed whacker with a blade. All are under sized for the task but it’s a start. The side slope is...

Never heard of it but it’s too specific for my needs. The trail has some side slope but it’s mostly flat.

Excellent informative information. I figured a tracked machine would have a lower centre of gravity as brdgbldr pointed out and also added the issue of side slope sliding--look for anti side sliding tracks options. Related I'll look up the ASV re side hill tracks staying on the machine...

Thanks brdgbldr. I was wondering about a Bobcat MT100. I'll call the dealer and ask about how wide a mower it can run, i.e. can it run a wider than recommended mower. Thanks mrbb. When I saw a Ventrac in the closest city to me mowing a ditch I looked them up and I agree, they look great...

Is there a better place to post my question?

I added a manual pump fuel primer to my Thomas. Haven't used it more than a couple of times but it does come in handy and it was easy to install.

I've had a midsized wheeled skid steer for years and it has worked well for my needs (bucket, toothed bucket, snow bucket, forks). Now I want something for trail work. It needs to pass through approx an 42" opening. The trail is about 12 km/8 miles long so I want a machine that has some speed...

Installed the primer bulb not it didn’t do the trick. Must be some fuel issue after the fuel filter as I put in a new fuel filter and it filled with fuel on its own but no fuel to the injections via the primer bulb.

A great idea. 3/8” primer bulbs are easy to buy. I assume the T173 fuel line is 3/8”.