skid steer weight lifting

[MSS Mow]

I'm new to the skid steer market and I am considering buying one. Can anyone give any insight their lifting capacity? Not any one in particular but the difference between "tipping weight" and "operating load rating". For the most part I see the operating load rating is about 1/2 of the tipping weight. Is the operating load the actual lift capacity of the bucket? Do you find you can typically lift more than that??

[snocrete]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

Do you find you can typically lift more than that??

Yes.



When I used to run a S185 bobcat (1850lb ROC), I had no problem unloading a semi load of salt pallets(2500lbs/pallet)...then stacking them on racks 3 high. Granted this was taking the machine to its upper limits, but it could do it.

Some manufacturers underrate their SS's/CTL's ROC more than others.....New Holland & John Deere seem to underrate "on paper" more than others from my experiences. Probably due to longer wheelbases and more weight compared to similar sized machines from other manufacturers.

[snocrete]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

. Is the operating load the actual lift capacity of the bucket??

Forgot to answer this.....As far as I know, tipping loads/roc's are measured using the standard bucket that comes with that particular machine.

[MSS Mow]

Originally Posted by snocrete

Yes.



When I used to run a S185 bobcat (1850lb ROC), I had no problem unloading a semi load of salt pallets(2500lbs/pallet)...then stacking them on racks 3 high. Granted this was taking the machine to its upper limits, but it could do it.

Some manufacturers underrate their SS's/CTL's ROC more than others.....New Holland & John Deere seem to underrate "on paper" more than others from my experiences. Probably due to longer wheelbases and more weight compared to similar sized machines from other manufacturers.

Snocrete, Thanks a bunch for your feedback!! I'm looking for something used for $15k or under and would like to find something that could lift pallets of salt (the heaviest of anything I'd be lifting).

[MSS Mow]

Any feedback on a Bobcat 773?

Here's one I'm looking at.

http://maine.craigslist.org/for/3238906799.html

[snocrete]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

Any feedback on a Bobcat 773?

Here's one I'm looking at.

http://maine.craigslist.org/for/3238906799.html

I would be willing to bet there are more 773 Bobcats out there than any other SS made. Good, solid, proven machine.

IMO, $7000 tops for that unit.

Depending on what you plan to do with it, it may be worth your while.??....It looks like it has a heater.?.?..?...but no cab enclosure..??.

[MSS Mow]

Originally Posted by snocrete

I would be willing to bet there are more 773 Bobcats out there than any other SS made. Good, solid, proven machine.

IMO, $7000 tops for that unit.

Depending on what you plan to do with it, it may be worth your while.??....It looks like it has a heater.?.?..?...but no cab enclosure..??.

I have not gone to look at it yet so I don't know the details yet.

One other one... http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/3257562970.html

This one is on the upper end of where I wanted to be price wise, but seems to be a better machine plus has a couple attachments already.

[snocrete]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

I have not gone to look at it yet so I don't know the details yet.

One other one... http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/3257562970.html

This one is on the upper end of where I wanted to be price wise, but seems to be a better machine plus has a couple attachments already.

Looks like a good deal...considering it has a factory cab, heat, plow, forks, & bucket....all you'd need then is some dedicated snow tires.......offer 16000 and see what happens..



Edit: a quick search turned this one up - http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...?OHID=8613173&

[MSS Mow]

Ok I'll leave you alone now with all the questions! Thanks a bunch for your advice!! It is much appreciated!

[snocrete]

No problem.....did you see th elink i posted above?

[MSS Mow]

Originally Posted by snocrete

No problem.....did you see th elink i posted above?

No I missed it the first time around. Nice looking machine. Montana's a bit of a distance for me though. I'm in Maine.

[snocrete]

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...?OHID=8487169&

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[MSS Mow]

Originally Posted by snocrete

http://www.machinerytrader.com/listi...?OHID=8487169&

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That's a nice looking rig. You have any insight on New Holland vs Bobcat? One better than the other?

[WIPensFan]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

That's a nice looking rig. You have any insight on New Holland vs Bobcat? One better than the other?

This better be the right answer Sno...

[snocrete]

Originally Posted by MSS Mow

That's a nice looking rig. You have any insight on New Holland vs Bobcat? One better than the other?

Well of course..........Bobcat

Originally Posted by WIPensFan

This better be the right answer Sno...

That work

[WIPensFan]

Originally Posted by snocrete

Well of course..........Bobcat



That work

Ohh, thank god, now I can sleep tonight!