Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 8927" data-attributes="member: 307">I have a 2000 ls 160 which is a non turbo (same engine  otherwise) version of the 170.I also have a 2000 773 bobcat. I'd rate the 2 quite close in performance. I like the good visabilty of the new holland and the inside loader boom safety locks.  The bobcat has better protection on the rear of the machine where the NH rad is prone to stick or rebar damage. Oil changes are easier on the bobcat just pull the drain hose out read door, Nh requires removing a cover under the engine.Both loaders have sideways sway in the loader arms, that just how it is with a boom with the vertical lift paths even with only 500 very pampered hours. NH puts rub strips on each side of the cab and the boom will contact it if you hit a bump at higher speed with the boom 1/2 or more up. Pins are not sloppy. They have a heater that will melt you.Nh has slightly faster top speed,  Prices seem to run $2 k lower then a comparable bobcat.I'm quite happy with it and I'd own another.Ken</blockquote>