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For more than 40 years, the Bobcat Company has been a well known name in heavy equipment for construction and farming purposes. When the term Bobcat is mentioned, it can either refer to a machine known as a skid loader or a compact excavator. These pieces of heavy equipment are actually versatile, with various attachments for different purposes, and added to the fact that they are compact, means they can be transported easily from site to site.

Operators of machines like skidsteer loaders, or Bobcats, are required to be trained and certified by authorities on heavy equipment, such as the National Association of Heavy Equipment Training Schools (NAHETS).

When it comes to purchasing equipment such as Bobcats, it pays to find great deals from sellers. These days, you can easily find resources that sell second hand Bobcats, which can be restored for use in farming, construction, or as part of a home business. For those who know how to maximize the Bobcat, purchasing a used one can be a worthwhile investment. For example, a 5 to 6 year old Bobcat Skid Loader can be sold for about $12,000 to $17,000.

Once you have your very own used Bobcat, what are can you do with it? Of course, for those business minded folks, there are lots of ways you can earn from the equipment. Here are some five ways to make money with a used Bobcat.

1. Skid steer loaders and compact excavators are perfect for rent in construction sites, especially small building projects. If someone in your neighborhood is remodeling, a Bobcat can be a good piece to have on hand, especially for moving materials.

2. You can also advertise your private company’s services to clients who need one-day digging projects, such as for gardening, pool construction, and others.

3. Since the skid steer loader can be fitted with an asphalt planer, you can also rent out your used Bobcat for road development projects, or for quick road repair tasks in your area.

4. The skid steer loader may also be fitted with a fork, such that it operates like a fork lift. Perfect for warehouses, deliveries, and wholesale shops that have palletized items.

5. For more heavy duty construction projects, your Bobcat compact excavator can have the breaker attachment or the auger, for digging holes efficiently and quickly.

As you plan to make money with the used Bobcat you purchased, you can charge a rental fee along with the fee for the equipment operator.

Skid steer sub 3150, the articulated Schaffer mini loader, just like a small front end loader in a promo video in Mackay. Alternative to a bobcat the Schaffer has great all round visibility, amazing lift capacity, doesn’t dig up the ground with its tyres when turning and easy on your back with the oscillating articulation joint. Fast loading speeds are guaranteed as 20km/hr – two speed is standard and a long wheel base to handle heavy loads.

We had planned to some landscaping work around our house, levelling some areas and putting up brick retaining walls… but with the Southeast drought, the dirt is now solid as a brick.

Definitely too solid to do anything with regular shovels, and we would have rented a Bobcat or similar small backhoe anyway. But now we’re wondering whether even those things can break through the dirt. I know really large equipment can — they’re doing construction all around and they move and recontour huge tracts of dirt like it’s sand. But that kind of equipment is WAY out of our budget.

We like to do it ourselves, so we’ll rent equipment if it can do the job.

Does anyone out there have experience with this smaller consumer-rentable equipment (1500-2500 lbs) and with Southeast clay soil in very dry conditions? Will it do the job? Or should we wait until it rains?

We have about a 40×40 area to recontour about 4-8 ft high.

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Skid steer loaders can make your landscaping projects done in no time. Just put the bucket on or fix the attachment in the arm and it will help you perform the operation needed for the job. There are many companies that manufacture this win machine.

Local Industries call skid steer loaders simply as bobcat. It is a heavy-duty engine-powered machine that performs a number of operations, depending on the attachment placed in its lifting arms. If you will look at it, it looks like a midget robot with arms that can be lifted along with 4 wheels that serve as its rolling feet.

It can be used to load heavy instruments to a truck, push equipments from one place to another or carry materials from place to place. It can also replace an excavator, mower, sweeper, snow blower, mixer and even a wood chipper machine. This is vey ideal for any construction, farming, industrial and landscaping activities.

A conventional skid loader used to be a three-wheeled machine.
Although it performs the same way as any other of its kind, it turns around only within its own length. This makes it harder to maneuver in limited spaces. Aside from that, the conventional type puts the operator at risk since the moving booms are very close to the operator.

Manufacturers then greatly made refinements and came up with a new type. The new one has a four- wheel drive for easy maneuvering and an enclosure that keeps the operator safe as he performs the operation.

It is flexible and very functional depending on the accessories you attach. Find the right attachment to perform a specific task will make the job efficient because it will save you time and labor costs as well.

The most practical tools usually attached to the bobcat include the tree shear, grapple fork, lift boom, seeder and the brush cutter, concrete mixer, snow brush as well as the roller, tiller, sweeper, pallet fork, stump grinder and wheel saw. You can contact the best skid loader manufacturer for your loading needs.

John Deere

Their products include agricultural, residential, commercial, golf, construction, and forestry equipment. The company offers retail, lease financing and wholesale to customers. For over a hundred years now, the company has been known to practice integrity, commitment, quality and innovation.

The company provides products that improve the life and make customers more productive. Most of the tractors now, including skid steer loaders, are given 0% interest for a 42 – month special financing contract.

You can ask for a dealership thru their main office at 65 Mitchell Rd McMinnville, TN 37110. Their phone# is 9319342281 and their office is open from 7am -5pm central time. On Saturdays, they are open from 7am to 12 noon.

Caterpillar

The company has been providing services for over 80 years now and it still commits to excellence. Their line of products includes financial, engine, and machinery. Caterpillar has become a leader in building the world’s infrastructure. With their international trade practices, they have provided jobs for a huge number of employees and suppliers.

The company offers after sales support including discounts on parts, warranties, inspections and even recommendation for repair services. Dealers also offer used equipment and can order parts quickly for you. For your product specification and quote, you can call toll free at 1-309-675-1000. You can also visit their main office at 100 North East Adams St. Peoria, Illinois 61629.

Bobcat

The company takes pride in having served and continuously serving the industry for 62 years. The company’s thrust includes continuous innovation, quality products and great workmanship in order to earn a good business relationship amongst its customers, employees, suppliers and dealers. Bobcat has already made a name in the fields of agriculture, landscaping, government projects, mining, construction and even for the maintenance of personal property.

It offers a high level of reliability, durability, maneuverability, versatility and serviceability. They offer power lease programs and a 0% interest thru their 24-month financial scheme. For information on any skid steer loader, parts and attachment information, you can contact Burkeen Corporation at P.O. box 605 Winder Georgia. You may also call toll free at 8773070513.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT QUESTION.

BOBACT 963

I cannot find the price of this particular construction vehicle.

What Is A Skid Steer Loader?

A Skid Steer loader or ‘Bobcat’ is a small, compact construction machine. Their small size and manoeuvrability, as well as the large number of add-on attachments that can be fixed to them make them extremely popular for a wide range of tasks such as construction and landscaping. As well as being very agile and compact, they can easily accommodate a wide range of different attachments which makes them ideal for many different industries, including construction, landscaping, manufacturing and demolition. Bobcats normally come with 4 wheels, but they can be fitted with tracks – just like a small tank – to operate in muddy conditions. Skid steer loaders are normally equipped with four wheels built close together, but they can also be fitted with tracks for work in muddy or slippery conditions. Usually the engine is located behind the cab, and there are two arms that run from the back to the front and latch on to the tools.

Why The Funny Name ?

The actual “skid steer” term is used because of how the vehicle drives. Instead of having a steering mechanism like an automobile, a skid steer loader turns by moving the wheels on one side while stopping the wheels on the opposite side. This causes the skid steer to “skid” on the wheels that are stopped, thus turning the vehicle towards the wheels that have stopped. This makes skid steers not only more robust with fewer parts to go wrong, but enables them to have a very small turning circle.

Ok, so what should I look for when I buy one of these.

Choose the right size machine

You should consider three fundamental factors when choosing your Bobcat Skidsteer.

1. Overall size. Will it fit in your garage, down your driveway, through your gate? Most skid steers are between 3′ and 6′ wide, and between 5′ and 7′ tall. Taking into consideration the physical work area can make it easier to make your choice.

2. Dumping Height. Do you know how high you will need your skid steer to lift things. It is important to realize whether you need to dump over a 9′ truck or a 4′ fence. This is usually called the “height to hinge pin” measurement, or the distance from the ground to the point where the loader arms pivot the bucket. This usually ranges between 8′ and 10′.

3. Lifting Capacity How much do you need to lift? Will you be lifting heavy loads? Many manufacturers also refer to this as the operating capacity. This is alos commonly known as the operating capacity. The most popular size, is the 1,700 lb – 2,200 lb range. Although some skid steer loaders can lift over 3,000 lbs, if you need to lift loads this big you really would be better to consider a full-size front end loader instead.

What About Tires

Skid steers come with three main choices of tire. The tire choices are air filled rubber tires – just like your car, foam filled tires, and solid rubber tires.You would normally fit one of three types of tire to these loaders – hollow air-filled rubber tires, rubber tires filled with pneumatic foam and solid rubber tires.. Remember they are also available with tracks.

1. Air-Filled Tires – the cheapest and probably the best solution for most people. these are the least expensive and are the best for smooth rides on rocky or uneven surfaces, of course, being air filled they can get punctures at just the wrong time!

2.Foam-Filled Pneumatic Tires – if you are worried about punctures, on sharp gravel for example then these are a good option, albeit a more expensive one. Also because foam-filled tires are much heavier than normal air-filled tires they can lead to breakdowns from the extra strain placed on the skid steer’s transmission.

3.Solid Rubber Tires – these are thinner and longer lasting than foam or air filled tires but not nearly as comfortable.

Most of the time you should choose air filled tires as they are the most economical and certainly the most comfortable. You should remember, though, that you can easily change your tires to suit the surface if required to do so and many spare sets are often available from specialist dealers or websites at very reasonable prices

Can I Have Tracks ?

Certainly, tracks are an option. There are several benefits when working with tracked skid steers; you get much better traction in mud and on loose ground and there is generally less damage done to the ground than with a wheeled skid steer loader.

Tracked skid steer loaders tend to be bigger than wheeled ones, and therefore more expensive. As with tires, though you can buy conversion kits that enable you to attach tracks to a wheeled loader thus gaining the advantages of both.

Other Stuff

Once you have determined the size and capacity requirements for your skid steer, you will need to try out the available models and consider the following factors:

Cab Comfort Since you will probably be spending many hours in the cab it should be comfortable. Comfort is important because in many instances you will be inside a cab for hours. Make sure the seat can be easily adjusted and is well padded and that the main controls are all within easy reach.

All-round visibility Safety should always by uppermost in your considerations when buying a skid steer. In any work environment it is important to be safe. Good visibility from inside the cab, can both speed up work and reduce errors and accidents.

Ruggedness Lets face it skid steers are built to be tough but like any mechanical device they work better when well maintained. Check how easy you can access the parts such as the hydraulic pumps and engine.

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