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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Grzes" data-source="post: 60130" data-attributes="member: 8202"><p>I was using for a while a Bobcat 743 (borrowed) with hand/foot controls. Recently I purchased my own Gehl 4610, where left hand controls driving, and right operates the bucket and arms. It was a little awkward in the beginning, but after a few hours I got used to this set up. If you are planning to use your machines often, it shouldn't be an issue. As far as opinion, I heard a lot of good comments on Gehl. It is basically a more available version for a mid shelf clie I also used to work in the local heavy equipment shop, and we would rarely see Gehls. Most often it would be regular servicing (oils, filters) or linkage adjustment. If it required some work, Gehls are really pleasant to work with. They are designed in fashion that the components are fairly accessible, and parts were always available (either from a dealership or internet). Sometimes you can even get away with some replacements. This is one of the reasons I bought my skid steer. This 1988 unit has no leaks, and you can clearly see all the guts inside the engine compartment. Trust me, I saw some bobcats with oil/mud lakes inside. The clock shows 3500hrs, but I just moved this past Saturday 50 yards of dirt without a hassle. Like it was said before, the machine is only the technicality. 95% of the problems are user related. If you take a good care of your toys, they will pay off multiple times. My only word of caution would be to stay away from modern electronic controls. I am not saying they are bad at all, but they are costly to repair or replace.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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