Vermeer S925TX VS CTX100 | Mini Skid Steers

[@photon1832]

One other thing to note is that the bucket on the 100 moves vertically with little to no horizontal movement. The 925 bucket moves in a standard arc, meaning that it will be farther backwards at height than near the ground (meaning you also need to be closer to your trailer when dumping). Good video! *Edit: See reply

[@jcslawntips]

You hit that spot on, thank you for watching!

[@wpog8453]

I own a CTX and I'd like to note that it is not a true vertical lift. There is a little bit of horizontal extension when raising the boom. This is actually good for loading trucks and trailers but in sensitive areas near walls you have to keep this in mind.

[@jcslawntips]

@@wpog8453 That makes sense, thank you for letting me know

[@stephendebussey1640]

Lumber Jack Chelmsford

[@julianbautista2666]

I own one of it, its been with us for 5 years and all i have to do is service it, we do landscape and concrete and its been my best ivestment

[@VincentDouglass]

How helpful is it for concrete work? I am a residential concrete contractor.

[@solidgroundlandscape5048]

Solid Ground Landscape 1 second ago I have S925TX Diesel It is the best investment I made for my business, the machine has already paid for itself in one year, in my opinion Vermmer dingos is one of the best also Ditch Witch is good as well

[@davidbenfield]

I looked at these two machines but ended up going with the Ditch Witch SK1050, which is more equivalent to the CTX100. Two things I liked about the Ditch Witch better - separate controls for each track (dual joystick) gives a LOT more control with movement - especially important when trenching. Second, I didn't have the annoying safety feature of the Vermeer that you can control it if you aren't standing on it, which is great when it's safe but then you have to find a giant rock to put on it when you're changing the tracks, loading, etc. What I like about the Vermeer - separate low-flow & high-flow hydraulics, a little more power, guard around the controls is much more powerful. I had great experiences with both dealers which are just down the street from each other here in Raleigh, NC.

[@manuelsanchez-ze8tr]

Ctx 100 is the way to go if you do grading, and use attachment like stump grinder. Diesel gives you more hours of work compering to a gas. 40 hp or 25hp is a big difference. For tree work only get the 925 for multiple uses like me a landscaper ctx 100 no questions ask. I made my sells men bring both machines to camper and a went for the ctx 100.

[@briankennedy1313]

Vermeer is so nice....best controls, best everything.

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Vermeer 100%

[@michaelferguson167]

Still haven't decided yet but leaning toward the 925. I primarily need it to load logs in my tree business and I'm finding it hard to justify an additional $10,000 when it isn't necessary for me. In addition, there are far more used 100's out there for sale which concerns me. A friend said that due to the additional horsepower that they get stuck far more easily and don't have as good of traction. Granted, these issues might also be related to the additional weight and depending upon which track is purchased. For example, recently there was a used 100 near me with only 400 and some hours and it selling price was $29,000. That almost sounds too good to be true and there's always a reason why. I may consider the diesel in the 925 which I hear is tuned down when purchased. This way I can always alter it later if I find that to become a necessity for other work scenarios. Just thought I'd chirp in what I recently heard/discovered from a friend who's buddy works here at Vermeer Midwest. They chatted today.

[@jcslawntips]

Michael Ferguson I appreciate the feedback. I too am not quite sure which direction I want to go. I like the ctx100, but like you said is it worth the extra $10k? Will I be kicking myself later if I didn’t get the bigger model? They are so similar, I don’t think you can go wrong with either

[@michaelferguson167]

@@jcslawntips I wouldn't chance it if I do all the things you do- would just buy the bigger one and avoid potential regrets. I know for a fact I don't need the 100, and want to use that extra cash on a chipper anyway. Just waiting for my check in the mail sometime this year and then I'll demo a few models like you did. I'm transitioning my small landscape company into a tree service alone- too darn old to keep doing 20 different things when I'd rather simplify my work in this manner. I like playing with saws and at 57 this year am probably the oldest climber ever who's just learning to climb. Yeh, may only have a few years but they're always rec climbing after the fact.

[@jcslawntips]

Michael Ferguson I agree, it might be worth getting the bigger one in the long run. That’s smart, focus on what you want to do and have fun with it! As long is it’s making you money 👍🏼

[@spinningedge8790]

Very nice machine, wounder how the stack up to ditch witch?

[@wpog8453]

Size is almost identical to the 1050 but power and hydraulic performance is similar to a 1550.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

So important to know who prts & who's service & want attachment w/what tractor huge deal.

[@michaelferguson167]

Very good video and comparison. These Vermeer machines are the best of the best- just deciding myself too which one I am going to buy. I didn't even know about the bigger motor option in the 925 and that is really helpful and would save me some money overall. These are big boy tools, or should I say old man toys that I will absolutely have to have. No wonder they cost so much $$$$$$$$$$$$$. Vermeer ain't stupid, they know you need it and know you'll pay for it- forget the discount.....and I live right next door to Vermeer Midwest here in Michigan! I'll keep drooling for the immediate future. But rest assured, I will have one or the other soon enough, even if I have to part with the boat to get it!

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you very much! I am glad you found this video helpful. Vermeer makes some awesome equipment! Have you met your local sales rep yet? I am in the same boat. Well, the same boat to get the machine 😁. Thank you for watching!

[@TopNotchLawns]

Awesome man, good for you. I'd love to have either one. 😁

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you Brian! Thanks for watching 👍

[@rottoncotton92]

Is there a cutter head for trees available for your mini skid steer?

[@4seasonstreeservice]

Thanks for the video We are almost ready to buy one and we love videos like this one, these positive comments also help along. THANKS EVERYONE

[@jcslawntips]

Absolutely!

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Jared, besides the extra hydraulic flow on the 40 HP gas option on the 925, what's the torque comparison? Thanks.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

This is a great video excellent comparison. I will eventually get a mini skid, goals that I'm working towards

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

Curious if vemeer is your favorite and what you think of them compared to ditch witch.

[@jcslawntips]

I think they are both awesome machines. I'm renting the Vermeer CTX100 now. I'll have videos on it soon

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Vermeer all the way, We have used Vermeer for 4 decades and they are a premier workhorse...

[@danhas4]

Hi ! I am interested in buying CTX160 I want to know a price. Thanks !!!

[@jcslawntips]

Contact your local Vermeer dealer last I heard the Ctx160 were around 44k

[@danhas4]

@@jcslawntips Thanks

[@VincentDouglass]

@@jcslawntips now its 60k on 1-1-23

[@RunningInSuits]

So it went from 44k to 60k??

[@davidfisher4470]

I love this miney skidsir . I hired wone of these and it is fantastic to operate. I have done a rock wall. But the only problem I have is it is expensive to on wone because I live in Tasmania in Devonport Australia . And Australia prices are to expensive to pay for.?

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Great informative video. Are you gonna try out Kubota's new mini skid-steer? A review on that machine would be great. It was supposed to be released in late January 2020 but my dealer hasn't gotten them yet due to the virus.

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you, if I have the opportunity to do so I certainly will. I heard Kubota is only making a couple this year for some dealers in certain areas. Then it sounds like next year they will really be in production. They look interesting, I am interested to see how it compares to the other mini skids on the market. Thank you for watching.

[@parkerhubs]

Great review Jared! Benefits to both, The bigger unit seems to be the one I would go for. Thanks for the review. Looking forward to more videos sooner.

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you Brian, I appreciate your continued support!

[@jglawncare5585]

Question is.. you getting the Vermeer or the Ditch witch?

[@jcslawntips]

It's down to those two. I'll keep everyone updated

[@wpog8453]

@@jcslawntips I think we've done on other platforms but I'll remind you. I've owned 1050 and CTX their are more pros and cons to both but despite what anyone tells you, the CTX will push harder and run hydraulic attachments better and stronger than the 1050. It also has better power management. You can track forward wide open and lose no power to the attachment. 1050 shares follow from 2 pumps whereas CTX has 4 dedicated pumps. That being said 1050 is still a great machine and I'd go with whichever dealer has a better reputation and service in your area.

[@Curtonamis]

Ditch witch has an LED and goes .3-.4mph faster that's only advantage. I have the CTX100 and it's more of a beefy machine like if ditch witch made a 1250

[@wpog8453]

@@Curtonamis its the same size as a 1050 with power more similar to a 1550. Lift capacity 1050 has it beat by about 20 lbs. CTX160 is the new machine to look at if they'll ever deliver them.

[@wpog8453]

@Yankee Voortrekker the new Kubota isnt comparable to the higher hp Ditch Witch or Vermeer. 1050, 1550, CTX100, or 925tx with 35 hp diesel option. It's a lower power machine.

[@NFAtoys]

So, have you made a purchasing decision yet? Will there be a Ditch Witch comparison review coming?

[@jcslawntips]

That would be a cool video, maybe?!

[@louisdavis8965]

Great Review.. we just bought a CTX100 for tree service 👍🏽

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you! Congratulations on your new machine

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Can you squeeze those 42" tracks through 36"..? Will the rubber track curl/ bend up to fit, or is there metal and or other stuff on the ctx 100 or 160 that will not let you get through 36" gates..? We have 600tx, it has been the best machine, just looking to get a diesel engine for the next machine.. . And without a "DOUBT" have to squeeze that girl through a 36" fence... So, I'm so curious if the wide tracks will give a little a fit through..? Or not a chance Thnx Guy Brad Richmond Virginia

[@sydsyd]

Excellent review!

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you!

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

Any minis tell you weight you have loaded? Seems like an important metric to know.

[@jcslawntips]

Not that I know of, but that would sure be nice to have an on board scale

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

For the price of these machines the scale should be standard.

[@jcslawntips]

@@AdventuresInTheSky I agree!

[@damianpascual97]

Does this have float mode

[@jcslawntips]

Yes

[@Curtonamis]

I love my narrow track ctx100 it's been enough for all my tree work and I can push massive piles of logs and dirt (around 3000-4000 pound piles i can push around and make more space at my shops log pile with the 40hp turbo diesel. I have also pulled over some massive trees with it & rigged big pieces with it, there's so much you can do with this machine on site. Got a buddy who does only tree work with a lot of big removals, he bought the smaller one and used the bigger one and was so upset he didn't get the bigger one. But honestly my opinion is, if you do tree removals or need to pick up pallets (basically using it as a forklift) id go with the ctx100...BUT if you just do dirt work and need to move small amounts of materials around and things like that, save the money and go with a 725 or 925

[@jcslawntips]

Great advice, I agree. Thank you for sharing. The CTX100 is one bad machine!

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Thank you In the market for a diesel Has anyone ever tried 9" track (42" w) and shoved it through a 36" gate Would the track give a little and slip through? Or is there also metal that may rub??? Thanks Guys

[@JARLandscapingLLC]

Nice video, both look like really great machines!!

[@julesgardet659]

“That kind of stuff and something like that“ 😆 ... Helpful review anyway.

[@heyshug2003]

Helpful information thank you

[@jcslawntips]

Absolutely, glad it helped! The pricing on these machines is now even higher due to demand and metal prices.

[@arcadiaoutlaw]

Great job !

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you

[@xavierpantoja6431]

I have 3 ctx 100 best investment ever

[@dankruger2890]

I have a mt55 and its perfect. low to the ground, uses regular attachments, no special mount. Mt85 sits to high and it dangerous on hills.

[@jcslawntips]

Do they still make the MT55? I thought they didn't. I've heard good things about them too!

[@dankruger2890]

@@jcslawntips Oh ya. I just bought one last week brand new. We put home made counter weights on the back of the mt 55 and make the 3ft bucket 8 inches longer. Handles two wheel barrels of concrete with ease. we like the wheel platform better because it wont launch you when the machine tips forwards and stops the machine from tipping backwards. We use them for concrete flatwork and concrete retaining walls

[@jcslawntips]

@@dankruger2890 Wow, that's awesome! Congratulations on your new machine

[@joshswoape3607]

If anyone is in the market for one of these machines for tree work and you are planning on running a Branch Manager or similar attachment, then I would strongly suggest demoing both machines with said attachment. We purchased a 925 and had to have the hydraulic cooler replaced under warranty and I was given a ctx100 to use while it was down. When using the branch manger you lose a lot of the fine movements in the branch manager. It’s very jerky compared to the 925. I told the sales rep that I wouldn’t trade our 925 for a ctx100 if they wanted to trade even. Just food for thought for anyone interested.

[@jcslawntips]

Josh Swoape I appreciate me the feedback and hope this helps someone looking at both. Thank you for watching!

[@wpog8453]

That's hilarious

[@joshswoape3607]

@@wpog8453 how so ?

[@wpog8453]

@@joshswoape3607 the CTX controls just have a shorter throw. They are more sensitive. I went from a dual lever 1050 to this machine and it's definitely different but you can operate it just as smoothly once you adjust to it. Theres no way I'd take a 25 hp machine over a CTX or larger SK. Especially trading even. Much more capability.

[@joshswoape3607]

@@wpog8453 I was referring to the low flow auxiliary controls for the branch manager/grapple. There is literally no way to move them slower without it wanting to jump closed. Also I have the rotating grapple and the rotation motor has to be hooked into the high flow lines which also turns it into a very snappy/flailing contraption. Both machines drive and operate the exact same and you would never notice this on many other attachments. I’m not concerned with horsepower due to the 40hp Kohler not having the best reputation against the v1505 kubota that’s in literally everything and has been for years. Horsepower isn’t everything man. And for the less than 100 pounds of operations capacity, I’ll take dependability. So no, the extra hp in the form of that Kohler diesel just means I’ll be doing engine work at less than 1000 hours and it wouldn’t be worth trading even to me.

[@KUBBI7488]

Nice machines !

[@danielbargas3377]

Throw back to before COVID when you could get a 925 for 28k new now in 2022 they want 35k for a used one with 200 hours

[@JoseHernandez-oq7wl]

How much?

[@jcslawntips]

That's a good question. If only the thumbnail showed the prices or if it was talked about in the video...

[@SouthernLandscaping]

Update now the 925 is $50k and 100 is like 65. Crazy just 2 years later

[@smarttech3680]

Good information

[@benchapin3509]

Cool video, how can we get in touch with each other?

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you, send me a message on Instagram. Link in the description 👍

[@formdog9861]

learned alot thanks

[@aragonconcrete6249]

Nice video and good machines, I hope God the Father buy one later for work, they are very useful.

[@jcslawntips]

Thank you. Keep working hard, you’ll have on in no time

[@andersonsandoval4726]

Representante en Colombia?

[@xSK8COLOMBIAx]

No parcero. Lo siento

[@ctlandscapemaintenancesolu494]

i think it cost like 65 thousand now so you got a good deal 3 years ago

[@gabrielruvalcaba2310]

In my opinion all makes of minis Are overpriced..like Toro Kubota Etc etc.

[@StinkyTeal]

$40k!! Might as well just get a CTL, holy shit.

[@briankennedy1313]

Toro owns Ditch Witch.

[@jcslawntips]

yes, they nought them a while back

[@oomcgrathoo]

Back to the right takes you back to the left, and back to the left takes you back to the right......I've ran equipment my whole working career, that's the second dumbest thing iv ever heard of

[@jamesmerkel9442]

but right wide pontiac track & narrow left side to better grip & still slide thru alright besof both, or if GOD u use 1/2 of each on 1/2 the belts so u must time belts in syf newer then 2010,ish by 2011/2012' break out spray gun required if renting it or selling it on not gat then not cat color same Kabota & Dnk to best squeeze thru. AI just fuck 1st comment on jammed it into 2nd comment fucking w/word of GOD 3rd version & block /cheating free will.

[@nelsonstree436]

The Boxer is better

[@jcslawntips]

I've ran one and I wasn't impressed with it personally

[@nelsonstree436]

@@jcslawntips 526 dx with retractable tracks or the 900hd

[@jcslawntips]

@@nelsonstree436 It was the 700HDX kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYLZmWpqg7OBppo

[@xSK8COLOMBIAx]

Yeah right. Not even close.