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Skidsteers
Figure this is as good a place to talk about it as any?
I was crazy when I was thinking about the LS185B skidsteer, its too much money and too large for what I need
(i know, I know) never too large but bottom line here,,,, one needs to stay within his means. That rig is plain and simple too much for what I need it for most of the time.
That being said, I do not want to down size any smaller than a LS160. Ideally the LS170 would be perfect I think but if you look at the specs between the two, there is not much of a difference? Any suggestions????
My planned usage, I need Aux Hydraulics and will use this enclosed cab unit for a snow removing tool at my new house. The driveway will be up and down a hill (maybe 25' rise and a 10 foot fall then it is going to be atleast 350 foot long. I will be on a dead end gravel road that is 1/4 mile to the other gravel town road. I may need to blow a path for my wife HEE HEE!!
What do you think? 160 large enough for the snow removal and general landscaping around a new house?
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Earthwrks
I just got my first qoute.
Ls160
10x16.5 tires
CAB W/HEAT
REAR WT. KIT
Hydraulic attatchment plate
72" low profile bucket
delivered
$21,398
DOES that seem a bit high? Was wondering what the CAB and heat costs /ADDS to the cost of a machine!!!
I am a bit dissapointed with that price, was thinking it may be under 20K for the 160.
What do you all think about that price and does anyone have any idea what they are going for in your area?
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Thanks Earthwrks
A few questions if I may?
Hydraulic plate? I have never operetated a SSteer with one, all of the ones I have used have been lever activated by hand. Besides the obvious reason, what else is the hydraulic plate used for? Do you need it for a snow thrower? Figured the front aux hydraulics were for that?
EWRKS, My uses will only be around the house and the driveway in winter, I have a tractor for anything heavy ( ) I figured I needed (wanted) the cab not only for winter but for summertime bugs since I will be in the woods most of the time.
That price was the CNH "employee purchace program) price!! This is why I wanted to know what a ls1 60 cost in other areas? A few years back I had a price in the 18's for a ls 170 with the same goodys minus hyd plate. Maybe I need to do some more checking? ALSO
WHat time of year do they come out with new model year skid steers? Maybe I wait for a year old new one?
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Yep
as time goes on and needs/wants changes hind sight is twenty twenty. Shoulda bought a new skid steer and looked for a used low hour tractor. For my uses a skid steer would be more handy most of the time. BUT The tractor is still dual purpose and will do just about the same thing I want to do although moving a few hundred yards of gravel or dirt would be a pain with the tractor compared to the skid steer.
Thanks for your prospective Earthwrks
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Who's payin you all fer the kleen up down dar? Insurance companies I hope?
Works,,, how you doin on yer payment or was she paid off before you left?
Oneace
Still wondering about the price qoute I got. Maybe you can give me some 411 on this?
Yes, it is the same dealer that gave me the great price on my tractor. Its the same employee purchase program.
Are some dealers more into the tractor portion and there for get a better price from the company than others?
Was wondering if I need to find a dealer that sells mostly skidsteers instead of tractors? Maybe they would get a better price for the company and there for could pass on a better price to me under the epp?
I thought that price was about 2-3 K high (minus the hydraulic plate and weights). W/O those two itemes I was thinking the price should be around 18,500-19K under our price? What do you think?
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