After 24+ years of borrowing my neighbors JD 320, I finally got enough money to procure my own skidsteer. 2001 New Holland LS180 with 1550 hours. Came with a smooth bucket and a removable tooth bar with perfect set of teeth, homemade forks, and set of tracks not installed. An older gentleman used it primarily for his sawmill. Of course Murphey's Law has prevailed:
Thanks for the information I have already learned here and the future information and support.
* 1st 15 minutes blew a hydraulic hose.
* 3 hours in blew a bucket cylinder seal.
* Found a pin hole on the upper radiator hose.
Staying positive as these are minor maintenance issues. BTW can anyone positively provide a reasonable priced Upper Radiator Hose OEM part # 81805637? Seems I'm destined to buy one from the Dealer for $85Thanks for the information I have already learned here and the future information and support.