My choice would be CAT, I've "tried" to get into a cab from a new Case, and almost popped my man cherry due to one of those pesky long joy sticks being so long. When U did finally get into the seat, the "tunnel vision" was so bad I felt closed in and claustrophobia set in. CAT has a huge cab compared to Case and the reale value is better.never run a case skid steer but there full size loaders s$#@ Cat sounds good to me....Just my 2c Jeff
thanx for your input guys, anyone else have a an opinion?My choice would be CAT, I've "tried" to get into a cab from a new Case, and almost popped my man cherry due to one of those pesky long joy sticks being so long. When U did finally get into the seat, the "tunnel vision" was so bad I felt closed in and claustrophobia set in. CAT has a huge cab compared to Case and the reale value is better.
I have never had the oportunity to sit in a cat but the fellow who sold me my backhoe had one (early one) and complained that it could not be driven in a straight line. Not sure if it was a issue with the first ones out or his particular loader. I'm sure if it was a issue cat would have it adressed by now.thanx for your input guys, anyone else have a an opinion?
there is an adjustment for the steering on the cat just ask the dealer he can set it up for youI have never had the oportunity to sit in a cat but the fellow who sold me my backhoe had one (early one) and complained that it could not be driven in a straight line. Not sure if it was a issue with the first ones out or his particular loader. I'm sure if it was a issue cat would have it adressed by now.
As for the Case I've only had very limited experience with old 1840 and 1845.
Over at lawnsite.com there are some die hard case boys from the new generation though.
Ken
ya, there alot better then the older ones but there stil a little weird. They kinda hang into the middle of the cab till u put bar down, then they sit nicely.My choice would be CAT, I've "tried" to get into a cab from a new Case, and almost popped my man cherry due to one of those pesky long joy sticks being so long. When U did finally get into the seat, the "tunnel vision" was so bad I felt closed in and claustrophobia set in. CAT has a huge cab compared to Case and the reale value is better.
so what size skid steers compare to the 246, in size and lift capacity? would it be like a 75xt and case 430?ya, there alot better then the older ones but there stil a little weird. They kinda hang into the middle of the cab till u put bar down, then they sit nicely.
They are one hp apart 74 vs 74 case is 2000lb roc cat is 2150lb roc.so what size skid steers compare to the 246, in size and lift capacity? would it be like a 75xt and case 430?
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I have an 04 Cat 246 and I also just bought a Case 90xt. The case has about 4000 hours on it and was worked hard and very loose, but I still like it. Has a ton of power and although the controls are different, each has it's own qualities. The Case spins much better in tight spots. Doesn't matter much to me....I'll use either, but usually go with the Cat, only because I'm more used to it than the case. Paid 3000.00 for the Case, couldn't pass it up.I have always personally been a CAT fan as my dad was a heavy-duty mechanic for them.