thehedonist
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I would love some input on what type / brand of machine to buy. I have never operated a track loader before, so any advice is good advice. Also, I will be buying a used machine since my business is relatively new and seasonal. My business is doing defensible space or forest fuel reduction. First, I cut the brush and trees with a chainsaw, then put the slash into piles and then haul it out of the woods either by hand or with a quad. It is a 3 step process. However, I think that by using a track loader, I can eliminate at least one of these steps or at least speed the hauling process up. This would be done by using a chipper that runs off the hydraulics of the loader. I am able to chip the slash back onto the property so this would eliminate having to haul it. For the stuff to big to chip, I would use grapples. I would also like to be able to attach a masticator or mulcher to the machine in the future. I live in Lake Tahoe, so the terrain that I work on is often steep or uneven / rocky terrain. It does not rain at all here in the summer, so the ground is sometimes soft and dusty in some areas as well. Does anyone have any input on what the best loader is that would fit these requirements? How about the best hydraulic chippers? I have looked at the Bearcat chippers as well as the Bobcat chipper attachment. Also, what are some of the things to look out for when purchasing a used track loader? Thanks for reading.