No topic thread,,, Part 2
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I'm not even enough of a carpenter to be dangerous Perry.
I did a little leveling on my driveway with the 3 point hitch blade. I did manage to make it slightly better but it didn`t take me long to find out that the Deere will never replace my Bobcat.
I did a little leveling on my driveway with the 3 point hitch blade. I did manage to make it slightly better but it didn`t take me long to find out that the Deere will never replace my Bobcat.
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Been doing the kijiji for a few weeks checking out skidsteers, seeing how fast they're selling and for how much. It's amazing how crazy some of these prices are, up to 86k for a new one and used are up to 47k, only 2 under 10k out of 136 ads. I know there are decently priced used ones out there, but they are probably on acreages. Might have to wait until something with a blown motor shows up
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I was thinking of a short spin on my motorcycle but ran out of time today. If it doesn`t rain tomorrow I`ll get in a ride but the forecast doesn`t look good.
Skid steer prices have jumped a lot in the last 5-6 years, even more so with the fall of the Canadian dollar. Unfortunately repairing a mechanic`s special isn`t cheap or simple so be careful Perry, check the cost of parts and possible labor first before jumping in.
Skid steer prices have jumped a lot in the last 5-6 years, even more so with the fall of the Canadian dollar. Unfortunately repairing a mechanic`s special isn`t cheap or simple so be careful Perry, check the cost of parts and possible labor first before jumping in.
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Most of the Labour I can handle, anything I'd need help with I can defer to my brother. Anything that I can't do he can as he's a lifelong mechanic with all papers, insured and incorporated, his bad habit is a wooden sail boat that he sails the Jaun de Fuca straight with. If I found one with a blown motor I'd just buy some little pickup with a usable diesel that looks like crap for a few hundred.
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I only get a reduced rate, LOL but I'd rather pay 40 an hour than 80. These skidsteers are basically a hydraulic pump driven by a 40 to 60 hp diesel motor. The hardest parts are mounting the motor and hooking it up to the pump as its a direct drive system. Can usually done by making an adapter plate.
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I only get a reduced rate, LOL but I'd rather pay 40 an hour than 80. These skidsteers are basically a hydraulic pump driven by a 40 to 60 hp diesel motor. The hardest parts are mounting the motor and hooking it up to the pump as its a direct drive system. Can usually done by making an adapter plate.
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He's got the advantage of working at home so he doesn't need to charge the last 40 an hour that shops need to in order.to cover the overhead and f ups. If he screws up he knows it'll come out of his pocket and that means less time on his boat.
