On The Job Review -- Wacker Neuson SM100 Mini Skid Steer

[@ClimbingColt]

Sweet little unit! I currently load everything with a compact tractor but there are times I would love the nimbleness of a mini. Thanks for the vid!

[@metaspencer]

those compact loaders have a cool niche -- I know a few other guys who use them too

[@tjsevigny]

Best warranty I think.

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Seems like a nice machine, thanks for the review! Catch you next time.

[@WoodCutr1]

after buying a machine with lights, I will NEVER go back lol, total game changer when you end up running late into the night or loading up at 5am lets be honest, you read the manual and found the float control didn't you? "I don't need no stinkin manual" - Spencer probably so far so good it seems, looking at an SVL65 kubota or TL12 Takeuchi now for forestry mulching

[@metaspencer]

True story is that someone sent me a screenshot of the page in the manual about the float controls ... and I was like DOH! That float function is soooo cool now that I know about it though :) But hang on: did you say loading at 5am???? Sounds like someone gets out there dang early!

[@WoodCutr1]

@@metaspencer mainly loading at 5am when I bring broken equipment home at 10PM, work on it till 2am, sleep till 4:99 and go load at 5 to work at 6 lol yeah that owners manual will get ya, still need to go back to kubota and hold them up for mine, never gave me the manual or parts/tools bag that they shoulda

[@phillyfathead]

I’m with you, putting lights on everything 😆😂🤣

[@metaspencer]

haha ... I'm not alone!

[@ScottWConvid19]

Completely Unnecessary lights lol

[@gregbrown9271]

Them are good diesel engines

[@rickstafford5316]

Always looking out for the ground crew. Nice machine can’t wait to see you in action again

[@metaspencer]

Thanks buddy … crew is gonna get soft :)

[@ericrichie2820]

Love the channel, thanks for the video! I’m currently working for a ROW tree company trying to build my business up on the side! I can model after you since my “ground crew” is always slacking too! I recently got a small chipper and now I really want a dump trailer and doodlebug 😂

[@metaspencer]

sounds like you're moving ahead! good to hear. just keep doing good work and building that business and you'll have all the equipment you need/want. good stuff man :)

[@HomesteadJay]

I cant believe the cost of those mini skids! Some bobcat models similiar to that one around here are still pushing almost 30k used beat to death its wild! Deff a needed machine for tree work with the small footprint!

[@metaspencer]

Yeah it's crazy. And once you get a few attachments the prices just keep going up.

[@harrislandscapingpa]

Recommend an inexpensive (500 or $600) 48" or 52" light material bucket (snow or mulch bucket) then you can just grab the bucket with the grapple to take to every job for final cleanup after using grapple. Time and body saver.

[@metaspencer]

interesting! I like the idea of that light bucket ... thanks for the tip!

[@jtrocktree5409]

cool little machine , quick and small ! however i am very fond of my avs rt 40 4100 lbs and loads brush over the 7 ft sides of my trailer< there are so many new ones out . tiger claw has a stand on that looks good , lifts high and is stout , its around 4000 lbs , sooo many new ones on the market now, all way to pricey .i am hopeful you are doing well, seee ya !

[@metaspencer]

that ASV machine of yours looks like a beast ... SO MUCH lifting power and that height advantage sounds amazing. Good stuff man

[@Arokiadoss34]

I have this SM100 and infamous Bobcat Mt100 in my rental unit. Bobcat drive motor died in 350 hours. This machine goes strong even after 600 hours of abuse by rental customers

[@metaspencer]

I’m always fascinated by what machines can survive rental abuse

[@facelesspsycho8252]

Mine will be here this Thursday

[@metaspencer]

Exciting man! I think you're gonna like it ... I did an oil change after just a few hours on it just to be sure to get out any debris ... and I'd recommend going SLOW at first and learning how it moves and such. I say that because it can be very TIPPY if you're not careful. Driving over a single branch can tip it if you're moving fast with a load. So be careful man ... enjoy it!

[@facelesspsycho8252]

@metaspencer hey man thanks appreciate it.

[@nolanmccarten]

John Deere Has a Cross reference oil filter for them you can get in the lawn and garden section

[@metaspencer]

I’ll look for it- thanks!

[@oakiewoodsman]

Good video once again. It is fairly typical to adjust tension on tracks with grease. It also stinks when you need to put a track back on because you typically have to compress the adjusters and it pushes a TON of grease out. Keep them tracks greased for proper tension sir!

[@metaspencer]

Interesting! I had no clue as my other machine has mechanical tensioning. Good to know! livin' and learnin' here haha thanks man

[@oakiewoodsman]

no problem at all! I am only familliar with larger CAT and Kubota stuff so there may be some other way of doing it..... I am kinda like you..... always learning buddy! I am needing something like this for my channel in a hurry. Between all the work we do, and the sawmill, it is about time! @@metaspencer

[@metaspencer]

and I'm in the market for a sawmill ... a man can dream!!!@@oakiewoodsman

[@Liveunderleaves]

Have you heard mutch about ditch witch? They are $38k+grappel cost... You'd recommend the wider version maybe? I was considering the more narrow for access, but realisitcally would appreciate balance

[@metaspencer]

Yeah the narrow access is nice when you need it, but in my own experience (just where I work) I VERY RARELY go through narrow backyard gates. For me, width would be worth it but it depends on your working conditions buddy. Ditch Witch machines have a great reputation -- I've heard lots of good things for sure

[@sporranheid]

I didn't need to know any of that but I always enjoy your presentation style. 😃

[@metaspencer]

hahaaha funny! more unneeded information spread around the internet! :)

[@gwheel3502]

lol came to say the same thing, I always learn something but rarely isn’t it info I require

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@bulldogtree4449]

she is a beauty happy for you buddy.

[@metaspencer]

thanks dude

[@6ftS]

it looks pretty decent to me... carful you dont tip over though... that thing looks heavy and if it lands on your leg or head n stuff... that could hurt somethin fierce...

[@JackofHaulTrades]

Hey man, I did a 120h review on mine. I had it for less than a year, it's a solid machine overall. I wish I had gone with the sm120 also. Your grapple looks a lot better than mine. I wish I had gone with a bigger one. What specs is yours?

[@metaspencer]

I have no clue on the grapple specs but you're right: it's a beast and I'm happy with that CLAW haha. Cool to see your vids on the machine ... checking them out now. Gotta love the power on that thing

[@JackofHaulTrades]

@metaspencer Yeah it's a workhouse for sure!

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

Nice work

[@metaspencer]

Good hearing from you buddy! I hope you're doing good

[@luisfernando-mm3jt]

@@metaspencer Yep i am doing ok ...And you from what i see also

[@carlobernardi1387]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh the small yellow bus is still alive.. I think you should trade it in for a chipper😊😊..

[@metaspencer]

Maybe I could convert it into a chipper? :)

[@martylwylie]

Price please?

[@metaspencer]

I've seen them second hand in the 20s but with the attachments new they can get up into the 50s in my area

[@salmonaco007]

These mini loaders flip easy keep load low as possible when traveling

[@metaspencer]

you said it! so true ... very tippy

[@cosmokramer7741]

Sorry man, but branch manager are 100 times better. Only disadvantage is that the tracks can go some places branch managers can't. Ibwould highly recommend trying one out.

[@metaspencer]

I just keep hearing that same thing about the branch managers! I'm so cheap that it'll probably take me another 10 years to try one out :)

[@Shiftheads]

I can't believ these things are 40k . That's insane.

[@metaspencer]

Closer to 60 with attachments and tax

[@CajunDoofus]

Over 25 k not

[@metaspencer]

yeah man, equipment prices are through the roof

[@dexterquincy1]

The 100 is only 36" wide so it does fit through most gates and the 120 is 42" wide and I get my filters at napa

[@metaspencer]

I'll check Napa! thanks for that tip