Looking for Suggestions on Used Skid Steer

[CM1995]

Nothing parties like a rental on a commercial jobsite - especially the green ones.

Just my $.02 if you want to buy a used rental CTL/SSL you need to inspect it in person and pay $$ according to condition and the fact it was in a rental fleet.

There is no "fleet maintenance" I have experienced with the large national commercial rental chains. They buy new iron so cheap they are not concerned with maintenance as they will auction off before major failures. The 1 ton service trucks with the company wraps going up and down the highway are there to replace hydraulic lines, tires and tracks the morons that rent them destroy.

That being said I have bought several items at auction from Sunbelt and other national chains. 2 trench rollers, 2 hot water pressure washers and a concrete mixer. Oldest trench roller is still kicking, second one has some kind of electrical gremlin, the 1 pressure washer still works fine as well as the mixer.

Buyer beware and know what you're buying is my best advice.

 

[Beckbenj]

Rentals are often stripped models, single speed, hand foot control, open station etc

This one has two speeds, fully enclosed cab, solid tires, high flow, etc. Seems well-equipped.

 

[Beckbenj]

Nothing parties like a rental on a commercial jobsite - especially the green ones.

Just my $.02 if you want to buy a used rental CTL/SSL you need to inspect it in person and pay $$ according to condition and the fact it was in a rental fleet.

There is no "fleet maintenance" I have experienced with the large national commercial rental chains. They buy new iron so cheap they are not concerned with maintenance as they will auction off before major failures. The 1 ton service trucks with the company wraps going up and down the highway are there to replace hydraulic lines, tires and tracks the morons that rent them destroy.

That being said I have bought several items at auction from Sunbelt and other national chains. 2 trench rollers, 2 hot water pressure washers and a concrete mixer. Oldest trench roller is still kicking, second one has some kind of electrical gremlin, the 1 pressure washer still works fine as well as the mixer.

Buyer beware and know what you're buying is my best advice.

Thanks, that's how I was approaching this machine. Need to evaluate in person, pay accordingly. It's no different in my mind from buying something used by a single owner. In both cases the machine could live a hard life, or be a great find.

 

[CM1995]

Thanks, that's how I was approaching this machine. Need to evaluate in person, pay accordingly. It's no different in my mind from buying something used by a single owner. In both cases the machine could live a hard life, or be a great find.

The odds are more in your favor in getting a better used machine from a one owner rather than a large rental chain. Just my $.03 adjusted for inflation.

 

[crane operator]

The odds are more in your favor in getting a better used machine from a one owner rather than a large rental chain. Just my $.03 adjusted for inflation.

With the big caveat of "unless it was owned by a concrete flatwork company".

Those guys tear up skids.

 

[Beckbenj]

Any feedback on a 2011 Cat 242B Series 3? High flow, heat / AC, 700 hours. Very clean looking machine. Asking $33K.

 

[CM1995]

With the big caveat of "unless it was owned by a concrete flatwork company".

Those guys tear up skids.

Concrete flatwork guys usually rent around here...

 

[Dragfluid]

Don't know if you've made your decision yet, but I was reading this and noticed one of the machines had solid tires. I've got them on my 1845C. They're GREAT for demolition. Just watch out for wires/cables getting wrapped around them. BUT, not the greatest for traction in loose dirt/sand or snow/ice. And they'll shake your kidneys loose on rough surfaces. Will never get a flat though.

Rental machines? Beat like a rented mule.

 

[Beckbenj]

I’m heavily leaning towards a Kubota SSV65. Has about 550 hours, pins tight, very clean. Needs tires but the person is willing to negotiate.

I also have a Kubota dealer about 10 minutes away which helps, though I plan to work on the machine as much as possible.

Seems like the SSV’s are a pretty solid machine from what I’ve heard and read online.

There’s also an SVL75-2 available with 1350 hours. I really wasn’t looking for a track machine but seems to be a good deal.

 

[thendrix]

I've got an SVL 75-2 and an 1845C. There's no comparison. The Kubota puts the Case to shame. But, keep in mind we're comparing apples and oranges. I bought my SVL with 67 hours on it in 2020. It now has 480 hours and all I've done is the 500 hour service and wash it fairly regular. I've run a 60 inch mower, a 36 inch trencher, a grapple, and used a 96" high capacity bucket in chicken litter and it's a fine machine

 

[KSSS]

Well with Kubota you also get a DPF filter to deal with and a crappy HVAC system. You just have to pick your poison.

 

[KSSS]

https://www.machinerytrader.com/listing/for-sale/226792573/2020-case-sr240b-wheel-skid-steers

I would go this route. Its in Ohio. 2400 ROC, high flow and a cab and I am sure it could at or close to 35K

 

[Dragfluid]

Well with Kubota you also get a DPF filter to deal with and a crappy HVAC system. You just have to pick your poison.

"with Kubota you also get a DPF filter to deal with"

 

[thendrix]

Personally I don't have an issue with the DPF filter. When the light comes on the instrument panel, you let machine run above 1500rpm for about 20 minutes and it goes out. Basically you keep running. In the original post, it was said "a machine for property maintenance and light demo". I'm assuming he won't be putting hundreds of hours a year on the machine so I personally don't think a week HVAC system is a concern. Especially since he said he's good with an open station machine. Can't get much less of an HVAC system than that

 

[KSSS]

You do know that the filter does fill regardless of self cleaning right? Especially when they are not run very hard. It will need to be replaced. You should ask what that costs.

 

[PeterG]

You don't say real well on exactly what you will be doing with the machine and how big your property is.

Regarding the track loader, they are Awesome machines. I have a Takeuchi TL130 that works great. Unless you get an ASV or Bobcat, you will be stuck with tracks that tear up the ground. ASV and Bobcat are the only two machines you can buy smooth tracks for, and not tear everything up. Stick with Takeuchi, Kubota, Cat, and Deere if you want the most forum repair help here. I suggest going for a machine in the $20,000 to $28,000 range and have some money for initial service and repair, plus attachments. These machines can really do a lot but may be overkill. Great for digging and demo and loading. They move fast! I recently jumped into a Bobcat wheeled loader and thought that was like going back to dial up internet.

Regarding, a wheeled skidsteer, they are better for use as a light loader, but less demo and digging. They skid around, still making a mess but they are lower in price. I would budget $15,000-$20,000 and have money for repairs and initial service plus attachments

Another option is a compact wheel loader such as one by Kubota, Hitachi, Wacker, etc,. Small ones have half a yard to one yard bucket and they don't tear up the ground. Great for zipping along down paved roads, moving firewood, loading trucks, etc. You can get pallet forks for them. Not a digging machine though. I bought a nice Hitachi one for $18,000

Lastly, think about a mini skidsteer. These machines have moved up in size from 2000lbs to 5000LBS. Think track machine here that you stand behind. Easy to tow, easy to store in the back of the garage. Toro Dingo, or Ditch Witch. The newer ones load dump trailers well. A new one is in your budget! I have a Toro Dingo TX425 I use on almost every job.

 

[thendrix]

You do know that the filter does fill regardless of self cleaning right? Especially when they are not run very hard. It will need to be replaced. You should ask what that costs.

Ok

 

[Beckbenj]

Personally I don't have an issue with the DPF filter. When the light comes on the instrument panel, you let machine run above 1500rpm for about 20 minutes and it goes out. Basically you keep running. In the original post, it was said "a machine for property maintenance and light demo". I'm assuming he won't be putting hundreds of hours a year on the machine so I personally don't think a week HVAC system is a concern. Especially since he said he's good with an open station machine. Can't get much less of an HVAC system than that

I would imagine 100-150 hours per year is not out of the question. We currently have about 10 acres that need some serious rehab (redoing about 800 feet of drive, significant landscaping, and adding a few ditches / swales. Also, we’re in the process of looking for an additional 40 acres of raw land for a future house, shop, etc.

Regarding the DPF filter, I haven’t heard of too many issues with them and my understanding is that they can be cleaned at the 1500 hour service interval. Looking online, cleaning seems to be around $300-$400.

As much as I initially wasn’t interested in a track machine, primarily because of cost and need for track maintenance, there is a very clean Kubota SVL-2 that’s catching my eye. So I’m bouncing back and forth between a wheeled skid (Kubota SSV65) with 550 hours or a track skid (Kubota SVL-2) with 1350 hours. Both are very clean and the guy with the track machine said he’d let me take it for a weekend to test out.

 

[JBrady]

I've been very happy with my Bobcat S250. 2008 model, currently has about 1600 hrs on it. Joystick controls. I wanted wheels instead of tires because of all the rocks I have on my place and I also travel pretty good distances with it, like 1.5 miles. A lot of times it gets used as more of a tractor, like putting out road bales. It is the most versatile machine I have, but it would still be hard to get by without a good old high HP ag tractor. I'd rather maintain roads with a box blade or angle blade over a skid steer. If your roads are in really bad shape, consider hiring someone with a dozer to get them back in good condition and then just maintain them going forward.