Streblerm
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Hopefully this will work out well. It was an ebay purchase and I have yet to pick it up (hopefully later today). I hate to boast about ebay purchases until they are in hand, but I couldn't resist. It is a little Bobcat 310. I am envisioning all kinds of uses for it. I have been looking at Bobcats for quite some time. I know larger machines can do more, but they also tear more stuff up. This machine weighs in at just under 1 ton with a 500# operating capacity and 1300# tipping weight. I have spent a fair amount of time on my dad's old m-600 and I suspect that it won't lift much more than that any more. It is a great machine. the 310 is 35" wide so it will fit through lots of spaces that larger machines won't. I have been torn between a mid size bobcat or even one of the walk behind/ride on type but they have so far been out of my price range. the 310 has a 16hp Kohler that it appears are still easy to get parts for. I'm not sure but I suspect it may be clutch driven like the M600 and not hydro drive. I guess I''ll find out soon enough.
I will be able to haul it on my single axle trailer, legally, and I'm sure 500# is one heck of a round. I'm thinking maybe the ability to move with this machine may open up some doors with the local tree crews. I just hope I fit inside it:msp_smile:
I will be able to haul it on my single axle trailer, legally, and I'm sure 500# is one heck of a round. I'm thinking maybe the ability to move with this machine may open up some doors with the local tree crews. I just hope I fit inside it:msp_smile: