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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jsinpa" data-source="post: 72078" data-attributes="member: 6605"><p>So I bought a 2001 new holland LS180 in Jan of 2012 and the machine has been good for me, for what I do. i don't put a lot of hours a year on a machine...general uses for me are some dirt work and grading of stone driveway, etc, but mostly for snow removal and also for moving heavy crates of glass, some weighting 2000lbs when needed. I've only put close to 300 hours on the machine since I've had it. The biggest reason for me wanting to get another one is I'd like to get not only a newer machine but also one with cab and heat..especially with as cold as it has been this winter!!! I've read so many reviews on machines, that my head is going to spin. The same place i got my new holland from also sells case...I have used almost all brands out there at some point or another for things here and there..At least around me, the breakdown is landscapers use Bobcats, farmers are into the new hollands, and excavators and demo contractors are split between Cat, not as many case anymore, and new hollands along with some bobcats...i know the discussions on which is better or what not is like beating a dead horse and I know it comes down to personal preference and the biggest thing is, dealer support. As much as I'd love to have a newer machine, I can't justify spending the big $$$ on one. Dealer support is great around here for Bobcat, New Holland, Case, Cat...basically all the brands to be honest. So, I'm looking for opinions on a good overall use machine for the following uses: 1) some dirt and stone work 2) unloading of heavy crates (can be as big as 8' wide x 7' high and yes I have had to have people stay on the sides to guide me when moving this size, but does the job) or pallets and moving to necessary, lets say at least 2000lbs or more...and this needs to be precision where you are unloading out of a box truck or off a flat bed and no bouncing while turning at a stand still with the weight 3) snow removal using a protech 8' box pusher and the bucket for clean up 4) general overall use 5) also one that has good stability on hills and different terrain. its not just flat land around here I've been looking at the NH Ls185.B's, NH L185's, bobcat S205, S250, S300, and have a chance at a 2007 Case 430 with only 1200hrs...For some reason, the price is better and lower on that Case than on similar NH and Bobcat machines which are most $$ with more hours. I'm kind of in a flux right now with all this, so any help would be appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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