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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 19094" data-attributes="member: 307">Machine in the 1300 to 2000 rated lift capacity are the most sought after and the easiest to resell. The 975 is too heavy to move with a 1/2 or even a 3/4 ton legally most places. It will work good once you have it where you need it. Tires etc a re alot more as everthing is massive in size and I'm not shure if standard skidsteer attachments fit. If not again a big neg for resale.Most any brand should work fine. Look for a machine that has clearance for tracks, working in dirt tracks make you a lot more productive. see  <a href="http://tracksplus.com/forms/ClearanceGuide.pdf" target="_blank">http://tracksplus.com/forms/ClearanceGuide.pdf</a>     for a clearance guide. 5 to8 k is a farely tight budget for a "running" machine but is possible. Non Bobcat brand are generally cheaper but bobcat does hold its value well and they seem to provide parts for eveything they ever made still. Personally I would not want one without aux hydraulic couplers plumbed to the boom and a standard skidsteer quick attach. Those 2 features is what make the machine so versatile.For what you want to acomplish you will never regret ditching the farm tractor for a skidsteer.Ken</blockquote>