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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Climrox" data-source="post: 108284" data-attributes="member: 17819"><p>Hi All, I'm fairly new to skid steers, and am looking to purchase one for farm use. I would appreciate any well reasoned opinions on the subject. -I'd like to stay under 16kish, and am not in a big hurry to buy. -I think I would like one with 70+ hp. I've tried out my friend's 743, and think on some projects a little added weight and power might be beneficial. -I plan to do most maintenance on my own, and am proficient at most farm tractor repairs and maintenance. However, I have a bobcat dealer near me if needed. -Uses would be driveway maintenance, and general land clearing and maintenance. Farm is 500ish acres, part wooded, part pasture. -I've wondered if a backhoe would be better for my needs, but then again I like the portability if needed for my house. -I've come up with 863s and S300s. What other models should I consider (pre-emissions stuff)? Should I look at other brands? Thank you in advance for your insight.</p></blockquote><p></p>