Hi, I wanted to know what people think about skid steers around grain farms. We are thinking about getting one. I need to lift ~2500 lbs and be able to help around the yard with yard work. We will be making new bin pads, digging out a lot of yard and replacing them with new sand/clay mix, cleaning up old yard sites, and probably snow removal.
1. What do I need?
2. What size would work?
3. What are the best brands? Have all options local Kubota (friend, JD, Bobcat, Case or New Holland. What about Chinese units? Good deal on TS-100.
4. Tracks better but do I need them? How long do tracks last?
5. What controls are best or is it preference?
Open to suggestions. Never owned or operated one.