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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jack" data-source="post: 624" data-attributes="member: 76"><p>Do what I have done, knew very little about Bobcats, had experience years ago with heavy earthmoving gear. I bought a used 753C machine, 3 days ago. I searched the Trader magazines etc. Then went to Brisbane, looked at many units that were only suitable as Prawn Trawler anchors! Ended up at Bobcat South Qld where I got a 4000 hour machine for A$19,500. I am now looking for a cheap s/hand truck. I did not buy this machine to contract with, I have got a 130 acre block of land that needs about 200 hours machine time. I figured it far cheaper and more fun, to buy my own machine and do my own work and save about A$12,000 in contractor hire, after expenses. My neighbours saw the machine being delivered and already want work done for them! I spent 2 hours yesterday teaching myself how to operate the machine and will do an official course to pick up the tricks of the trade, get the ticket and have fun, doing my own work. Pick a good s/hand machine and truck, see how you go and upgrade later.</p></blockquote><p></p>