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Message: <blockquote data-quote="500K_773" data-source="post: 5496" data-attributes="member: 33">You seem to get used to the controls and characteristics of your own machine, so sometimes running other machines seems "funny".I do not like running my brother-in-laws 873 because his has foot controls and I am used to hand controls.  I feel like a clumbsy oaf running his.  Sure the power is great, but I'd rather just use my own machine.I borrowed my friend's Cat 226 and could not get used to the controls.  My productivity was slow, but would have get better with time.  Man, watch out, I used the 2-speed function while still not used to driving with one stick and was pretty scary.  I also tried using the foot throttle because I heard raves from everyone who uses one, but was once again uncoordinated.Yes, I do like trying other machines, but like everything else change does take some getting used to.  I know I need to spend some more time in a Cat or with Bobcat SJC (selectable joystick control) because my next machine will most likely have this style controls.  Better to try it out first before spending the money.Like others said also, cab comfort is not the same in all machines.  I was surprised how small the Case cabs are.  Cat is a little bigger, but I'm used to the roomy Bobcat cabs.  Climate control access is strange in some machines also.  Wish I could combined all the good features (that I like) into one machine, that would be awesome.  Until then, I'll make do.</blockquote>

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