DMoneyAllstar
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- Sep 9, 2013
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My old man is retiring and he's the kind of guy that will never really stop working. He wanted to mow, but its turned boring and a few bad-seed customers took any remaining enjoyment out of it. So...he wants a skid steer. And I, being his DIY-engineer-fix-everything-son, am on a mission to find a project. I know I want a hydrostat (not wet clutches), need something bigger than a mini (i.e. bigger Bobcat 1816) that will load 1000-1500lbs or more, and want something 1980's or newer. Will be for moving burm-stone, sand, snow, and soil. Engine replacement, engine rebuild, cylinder seals, hydro rebuild (as long as parts exist), hyd/rad plumbing, bolt-ons, tires, electrical, aesthetics...not a problem for me. Looking to spend $1000-$2000 on a "project" that doesn't need more than another $1500 of parts. Aux hydraulics would be a big plus to run our wood splitter. Recommendations? Things to avoid? Also, someone told me there is a bog skid steer graveyard somewhere in Illinois -- where is this place at? Thanks! Dan A.