which model cat

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I am in the market for a used late model skid steer. I have previously posted a general question about which skid steer to purchase. I am leaning towards cat due to their prominance, large model range. I am after something that can run a brushcutter, and other attachments. I know that I need a machine that has high horse power to be able to run the high flow hydraulics. I am torn between buying tracks, or tyres, and to the model. I intend as I said to run it with a brush cutter, but also intend on being able to load a dump truck with it for construction purposes. I am leaning towards buying a bigger machine like a 287c, or 267 with tracks. Does anyone run a 272c, 262c, or a 228, and if so what are they like in terms of being able to handle the heavy stuff. These types of models also appeal to me, just because of their manourvibility, and speed. I could also put tracks over the top, which is another option that I was thinking about. Any information that you could all give me would be great.

 

[Fishfiles]

I am going to totally stay out of what machine manufacturer or size , but will say that you hit on something that I have come to see as a better solution to the problem of tracks , running a tracked loader machine is like 5 or 10 times better than one with wheels in most situations to me , but the up keep on the rubber tracked machines and the rollers , idlers , travel motors isn't worth it if making money is what you are trying to accomplish , Catapillars tracking system really does suck , not that Bobcats is much better , your going to spend money along the way burning out tracks and parts , rubber tracks are nice if you have to cross the concrete as compared to steel over the tire tracks , I think a machine with over the tire tracks will cost you a lot less to keep running , especially with all the tires they have now days that don't get flats or flat as easy , just a few thoughts