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Picking a Bobcat for mixed jobs

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nateb

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Trying to narrow down a Bobcat skid steer for general property work, moving material and running a few attachments. Is it smarter to stay with a wheeled machine or spend more for tracks when trailer weight and service support are part of it?
 
Trailer margin can decide it fast. A tracked machine may fit the jobs, but not leave enough payload for attachments and the trailer setup.
 
If mowing or dirt work on soft ground is a regular job, tracks earn their keep. Hard-packed material handling favors wheels.
 
Tracks help when you need to stay on top of wet ground, but they can tear up a finished lawn when turning. Wheels are usually kinder on dry turf and pavement. So it isn't just soft versus hard ground, it's how much surface damage you can live with.
 
If buying used, save some budget for undercarriage wear or tire replacement. That bill can erase the cheaper purchase price fast. 👀
 
Model and serial number matter more than the decal on the side. An older S650 and a newer one can differ in controls, options, and service history, and the same goes for a T66. Compare the actual machine spec sheet and dealer parts support, not just skid steer versus tracks.
 
Don’t pay for high flow unless an attachment you’ll actually run needs it. Standard flow handles a lot of general property work
 
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