Best Mini Skid Steer for tree work

[arbor pro]

As we discussed on the phone, Scott, I am interested and will try my darndist to get a deposit over to you ASAP.
-Mike

sounds great mike. with deposit in hand, I'll take it off the market and consider it sold. until then, it's still up for grabs so let me know how things go on your end.

Free plug for limbwalker54 (mike): anyone interested in a 2004 F350 crew cab lariat with low miles? If so, let him know. He needs to sell it so he can afford to join the AS mini skid owner's club... :msp_biggrin:

 

[limbwalker54]

Thanks for that plug in!

Mr. 2Tree will be stopping out tomorrow!

 

[Kottonwood]

PatriotTree. When using a mini with a branch manager to lift a climber or limbs/logs I would suggest running the line down through a block at the base of the tree, then tie off on the machine. Works much much smoother this way. We have a dingo and call it the DRCS haha

DRCS, nice.

Yeah that is normally how we do it. I wasn't on the job when that video was taken. .........we also usually bring our chainsaws with us

 

[limbwalker54]

Hey I forgot. Scott, can you add a ride on platform to this chassis? I am assuming they are available for it?

If not, I can make one if one isn't available from a dealer, etc.

-Mike

 

[arbor pro]

Hey I forgot. Scott, can you add a ride on platform to this chassis? I am assuming they are available for it?

If not, I can make one if one isn't available from a dealer, etc.

-Mike

$500 aluminum ride-on platform (forkster brand) already on it! how's that for a bonus?

 

[arbor pro]

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it now has chains to support it though as the locking mechanism is broken but still works like a charm. if you want to fold it up, you just hold it in place with a bungee cord.

ps - pics are not of my machine - pirated from forkster website...

 

[Bigus Termitius]

Which one is coming off the market? The 650? 500?

I'm interested in the 500, but it would be a while before I could do anything on that. Month or so, but I'll keep it in mind whether I buy one off you or not. I like the honda motor aspect and I'll take you guys on your word on its ability.

 

[arbor pro]

Neither is officially sold yet. Lots of interest in both but I've yet to receive a deposit on either so, until I do, they are both still for sale.

 

[Bigus Termitius]

Neither is officially sold yet. Lots of interest in both but I've yet to receive a deposit on either so, until I do, they are both still for sale.

I see, I gathered that he's gunning for the 500 after i saw the pics. I'll keep an eye on things. :msp_thumbup:

 

[arbor pro]

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I see, I gathered that he's gunning for the 500 after i saw the pics. I'll keep an eye on things. :msp_thumbup:

There's a lot of interest in the 500. Few folks are just working on finding the funds...

 

[ROPECLIMBER]

Arbor Pro,
How much id the 500 mini skid steer,
Paul

 

[arbor pro]

Arbor Pro,
How much id the 500 mini skid steer,
Paul

$6000 w/bucket. $7k with grapple rake (if it's still available). Add a sweeper broom to it for $1500 or an auger with 3 bits for $2000.

I've sent a bill of sale to 4 different people who are all still working on getting a deposit to me. First one who does, gets the machine. I'll take a paypal deposit to hold it.

Going to be busy working on various projects this weekend so, if anyone wants to contact me about either mini skid, call my cell : 605-228-9350. might not be checking forums all that often.

scott - AP

 

[arbor pro]

I received a deposit on the sk500 and grapple so, as long as final payment is made, it is sold.

Sk650 and trencher, broom, bucket and auger attachments are still for sale. $19k for package. Scott 605-228-9350.

 

[arbor pro]

I received a deposit on the sk500 and grapple so, as long as final payment is made, it is sold.

Sk650 and trencher, broom, bucket and auger attachments are still for sale. $19k for package. Scott 605-228-9350.

Broom is now listed on ebay so no longer available unless you buy it on there. Trencher is listed too but no bids yet. Looking to move this sk650 ASAP so willing to consider cash offers and partial trades.

AP

 

[flushcut]

Just to recap I took delivery of my 800tx on the 13 and I have 19 hours on it already and LOVE IT!

 

[treeman75]

Just to recap I took delivery of my 800tx on the 13 and I have 19 hours on it already and LOVE IT!

You have a grapple for it yet?

 

[treeman75]

Just to recap I took delivery of my 800tx on the 13 and I have 19 hours on it already and LOVE IT!

Have you had a mini before? If not wait till this summer when its hotter than hell and humid then you will LOVE IT!

 

[flushcut]

You have a grapple for it yet?

I got the BMG with the scoop, rake attachments, and a tooth bucket for tearing out buck thorn and other nasties. I am able to pick up 5' x 32" oak with ease, one pick was a 10' x 16" red oak log that was picked from the end so it could be needled into the chip truck. I needed another guy to stand on the platform with me so it could be done but she did it with no squirrleyness with the extra weight. Sense getting the machine I have only burned a tank and a half in the 19 hours which is pennies on the hour compared to what groundies cost. The tractive force of the 800 (2900lbs) is on par with my ram2500 (6600lbs) diesel in 4wd in snow with bfgoodrich at's wich surprised the hell out of me. All of the 19 hours were in 6" of snow below freezing (around 5*) with some hill action and I was VERY pleased with the performance. It was not until the 20th pass or so over the same path did I start loosing traction due to compaction but that can be expected in snow with any machine. The controls are easy to use and for the most idiot proof with a very short learning curve.

 

[arbor pro]

trencher and broom selling on ebay - auction ends tonight...

let me know how that BMG scoop attachment works out - curious if it will hold up or start bending/denting.

BTW -My trencher and power broom attachments are selling on ebay right now. They are both bobcat brand but have the ditchwitch/toro/vermeer type attachment plate welded onto the bobcat mt plate. To use on a bobcat, you would have to cut the toro plate back off. Each will sell to the highest bid or I'll take a reasonable offer on the pair. I can ship each for around $150-250 depending on location.

scott 605-228-9350

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140691811206...84.m1586.l2649

 

[arbor pro]

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