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Old 03-06-2008, 06:12 PM
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Rent one and see what you think. I purchased my first tracked machine last year, and now I could not imagine being w/o. There are somethings best left to a skid steer, but you can't beat a tracked machine in the dirt. As all track machines go be sure to check undercarriage and drive system. (track condition-avoid tears on inside of track or exposed cables, rollers and idlers, drive sprockets and motors) Also might consider 06 or newer. I believe this is when bobcat went to the 4 roller design instead of 3-which provides much smoother ride on hard surfaces. On larger models 864, T200, T250, T300 there were some issues w/ drive motors going out due to outer bearing.
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