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<blockquote data-quote="frank123" data-source="post: 4379" data-attributes="member: 649"><p>Obviously, the biggest thing to look at on a CTL is the undercarriage if you're already familiar with skid steers in general. Things I would consider are ease of service and adjustability, ease of daily cleaning, ride quality, and overall design. I have found the Bobcat design to be less user friendly and the ride quality is very poor in comparison to Deere and Tak/Gehl. The open design and split rollers and idlers on Deere and Gehl make for a smooth ride and easy cleaning. Also, the tension adjustment is faster and is horizontal in relation to the undercarriage versus at an angle on the Bobcat, so ride quality is maintained as the tracks stretch. As the front idler is pushed out is goes downward on the bobcat, pushing it below the plane of the other rollers and further ampliifying the rough ride caused by the idler riding directly on the drive lugs of the track. For power and stability, Deere has always been tops. I think the problems referred to in another post were likely from a series 1 Deere, which I have not seen personally since the 200 series 2 hit the market. In the CTL market, the Cat guys are the ones with the most issues right now. Can't keep their undercarriage together. From there, to me it comes down to dealer service beyond that. Frank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frank123, post: 4379, member: 649"] Obviously, the biggest thing to look at on a CTL is the undercarriage if you're already familiar with skid steers in general. Things I would consider are ease of service and adjustability, ease of daily cleaning, ride quality, and overall design. I have found the Bobcat design to be less user friendly and the ride quality is very poor in comparison to Deere and Tak/Gehl. The open design and split rollers and idlers on Deere and Gehl make for a smooth ride and easy cleaning. Also, the tension adjustment is faster and is horizontal in relation to the undercarriage versus at an angle on the Bobcat, so ride quality is maintained as the tracks stretch. As the front idler is pushed out is goes downward on the bobcat, pushing it below the plane of the other rollers and further ampliifying the rough ride caused by the idler riding directly on the drive lugs of the track. For power and stability, Deere has always been tops. I think the problems referred to in another post were likely from a series 1 Deere, which I have not seen personally since the 200 series 2 hit the market. In the CTL market, the Cat guys are the ones with the most issues right now. Can't keep their undercarriage together. From there, to me it comes down to dealer service beyond that. Frank [/QUOTE]
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