Pros & Cons - Compact Tractor VS Mini Skid Steer Vs Compact Track Loader For Porperty Maintenance

[@Mittencarpentry]

For construction I use a compact tractor most of the time. It does everything fairly well. If I need to run a high flow front implement like an auger or need to get somewhere tight the mini skid steer works very well. When I do need the mini skid steer I just rent it. Easier to haul and less money than a full skid steer. Thanks for the real world review.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Makes sense in construction. Rent and pass on the cost. For homesteading, you buy the right product first or lose money.

[@InspiredCraftsman]

I've owned skid steers and tractors. My favorite machine for my needs is the tractor. I'm running a kubota M59 tlb. I drive the tractor to jobs within a few miles of home. It's surprising how many people have stopped me out on the road to hire me for work or passing a neighbors house and they need something done real quick. Easy way to be on good terms with neighbors. Fluid loaded tires helped a lot with stability on slopes. The tlb isn't as effective as dedicated machines but I can still get a lot done in a timely manner while only having one machine. Pto implements can also be found for very good deals.

[@mcremona]

I love my mini. Best purchase I’ve ever made

[@fZionists78]

So many expensive tools. It’s awesome someone who runs them takes the time to give feedback. I am surprised by how much weight that little guy lifts while remaining reasonably stable.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Exactly why it works so well for property maintenance on uneven ground.

[@Bigtoolrack]

Great video love the land!

[@GazzaCam]

Hi Brian. (Gary here. Remember the Brit who helped build your forums guy) Good to see you still active on KZbin.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Hey Gary! Glad to hear from you! Do you have the same email? I have been wondering how you have been.

[@GazzaCam]

@@WorkshopAddict Still the same, my friend. Fond memeories of all the things we achieved.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@GazzaCam I will email you tomorrow.

[@jeremyfortune7274]

Is there some way to attach a ball or “hitch of sorts “ to the mini skid steer so you could pull a small trailer with mini skid steer? I’m torn between the tractor and mini skid steer. I’m a fire wood guy so I have a lot of saws and stuff that needs to go with me.

[@kylecraton9970]

You can weld a hitch/hitch receiver onto your mini skid attachment (Grapple)

[@tanthadcork5040]

Did you specifically want the non self leveling loader or is that just the way your tractor came?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I specifically did not order it. Had one on a 4720 (same as my 4066r) and it was nice for pallet work. You lose lift capacity and IMHO, strength. That loader got loose very quickly and I use a good moly grease. Love that loader if you do light pallet work, but I like the extra curl for dirt work on this loader.

[@bhepp344]

Didn’t you have a dingo? How does this one compare?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I did and got rid of that at the end of last year. This model is much smaller but will lift about the same amount. I like the design of the baumalight better as it can be worked on easily. When a hose would break on the Dingo, it was a nightmare to try to get to anything and you were always working blind on that machine. I only have 20 hours on this new machine, but so far, I am very happy with it.

[@SteifWood]

You have to much stuff. Use your muscles man(?)!