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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 26444" data-attributes="member: 307">Hans Yes all things are relative. If a 553 was the only machine I had ever worked with, it would be awesome in my mind, and they will do alot. but I got spoiled by the large machine and have the truck to move it and the space for it to work in (usually).Also how often you are going to need attachments  really figures into how much machine you need. A friend bought a 1830 case, and it is much better then the 4 wheeler he had prior. But he is now debating the points I previously mentiioned to you. It has a non standard QA, but it is QA at least. So far he made the plow from his plow truck fit it. Much better then the truck for snow. Only other downside on them is a realtive slow 4.8 mph speed, where the 553 has 6 mph. It still cost him 5 grand though, the 1816 like you mention start around 3k. A 1/2 ton will move either machine in those sizes.Do your homework and you will be happy with what you buy. Any used loader will hold its value so long as you keep it running.Ken</blockquote>