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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bfriendly" data-source="post: 74077" data-attributes="member: 9319"><p>I'm looking at a few "smaller" machines, bobcat 371, case 1816, an older mustang machine, bobcat farmboy, possibly one of the stand behind machines... I want to get the smallest machine that will be suitable for me, because I would like to use it later this year when my house is jacked up (and supported professionally), under the house, for redoing the basement and foundation. BUT I also want to be able to dig into soft compacted "forest" type soil reasonably easily, and possibly be able to pull out small (6"-10" max trunk size) root balls possibly using forks or the bucket. I am willing to make trade offs and work extra hard to accomplish the digging tasks, but want to get a machine that will be able to do the job and also fit under the house. I know most are going to recommend a bigger machine for "digging" ....like a 610 bobcat at a minimum I'm assuming. (100-1200 lift capacity I'm assuming) But in your opinion could it be possible to do this with any smaller machines? Anyone who has experience with bobcat or any other brand smaller skid steer please chime in thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>