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try the ditch witch too!
Landarts,
Those little machines are quite amazing, even if you have lots of experience w/ larger platform skidsteers. However, I would definitely demo the other brands. I own a bobcat mt55...but...wish I had purchased the ditch witch (forget the model #). The ditch witch is hands down the heaviest, most capable of the mini's out there right now, which I'm sure will change soon as this market is evolving quickly.
As far as attachments go...I will rate my attachments on a 1-10 and list the "must gets" as well:
1. bucket...10 obviously
2. rototiller....4..I use my large skid steer for this most of the time.
3. 36" trencher....8....very agile, just lacks some power due to size of unit.
4. tree forks...very handy...8...I would give it a 10 but tree caliper is definitely limited due to machine size again.
5. Auger....10....better than sliced bread...I have 9,12,24, and 36" augers...quick to change and this small unit allows me to get into tight areas to quickly dig holes for plantings.
6...the must have
Toro's "Rotodarian"...I just saw this at a local expo. It is essentially a rototiller/soil preparator on steroids. A friend of mine has one and simply loves it. Definitely worth demoing.
Pipe plow...but i'm leery of visibility off of the machine to the plow blade.
Hope this helps a tad. Let us know what you end up getting.
Good luck,
Chad
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