100 hour REVIEW: Wacker Neuson SM120 - Mini Skid Steer

[@HaulAway-g9q]

How about lifting capabilities? Do they lift the same? Also lift height the WN is 6 in higher any insight on that. These are the two exact machines I’m looking at

[@buildingbengston]

Lifts higher yes wn can load a 15yard bobcat max 10yard dump trailer. Lifts about the same WN also better lift because of weight. Bobcat rides more stiff but also more responsive, not as fast speed but feels more industrial. I have the bobcat mt100 now WN is gone and I don't think I'll get another WN anything. Bobcat grapple is better too WN good good machine but no thank you

[@tracyjensen5106]

If you compare the lugs on the tracks you'll probably understand why it doesn't turn as well as the others with far less lug.

[@buildingbengston]

@@tracyjensen5106 why don’t you explain it Tracy

[@tracyjensen5106]

@@buildingbengston deeper lugs bite the ground harder making it more difficult to skid any machine from side to side more difficult. The tradeoff is that any unit with deeper lugs that bite more will allow to push harder forwards with less slippage give you the ability to load the bucket faster with more material. So there's a trade off. But this is not a good example to use in order to determine which is a better unit. Personally I'd prefer that wacker that has deeper lugs with more traction that will push into the pile further or get through a muddy spot. And the bonus is that as your tracks wear out your turning ability will improve but you traction with reduce. K hows that my friend

[@buildingbengston]

@@tracyjensen5106 loading materials with a bucket? I have a tree service. Not a bad explanation tho - have you driven either machine? The wacker is much more expensive and has much less response - there is no real good reason for that.

[@marcbaker0650]

Those wide tracks are why it doesn't turn

[@buildingbengston]

Too much grip?

[@marcbaker0650]

Yes I would imagine it would be better in really muddy conditions but when it’s dry there is too much grip.

[@JackofHaulTrades]

Your audio was pretty bad I couldn't hear the whole video clearly. I have the wacker sm100 I'm very happy with it but that's also the only machine I ever driven

[@buildingbengston]

the bobcat mt100 feels and operators much more predictable the vermeer is levels above both

[@buildingbengston]

the WN does get the job done

[@michaelmactavish4445]

i was looking at a kubota SCL1000 wich is nice unit and as the svls turns like a dime wich is nice but at my kubota dealer its about $48,000 for the scl1000 with includes 3 bdifferent type buckets,blower,jackhammer,post hole digger,blade, snow and dozer blade,stump grinder and pallet forks and utilty trailer package @@buildingbengston

[@douglasdonegan9372]

@buildingbengston I've own a vermeer and morbark boxer.. both had electrical wiring problems...bobcat is more hydrolic built... my mt100 been dependable so far 400hrs on it

[@williamkunte5361]

​@buildingbengston Vermeers makes 4 models. Which one is the best?

[@douglasdonegan9372]

Mt100 has less electronics

[@buildingbengston]

Yup I like the bobcat more

[@danielskahl]

Don't bother talking if you are going to not edit your audio, and let your machine drown out your voice.

[@buildingbengston]

Don’t bother watching if ur gonna cry little boy