[joe]

I think the advice about the level of service available is solid. Make sure that whatever you buy, there is someone to back you up if you ever have a problem. When comparing the Dingo and MT-52, you may want to consider the fact that the Toro TX420 is only 34" wide and will fit through 3' gates. The others won't actually go through. Another consideration is availability of attachments. On you're initial purchase you may not be in a position to buy all the attachments you want. Dingo attachments are available for rent through many rental stores or possibly even your dealer. The Dingo is also compatible with many aftermarket attachments. Bobcat seems to have separated itself from the rest of it's market by offering "bobcat only" connections.

[grlandscaping]

Ramrod....I really like it. Haven't run into many problems with it, and from the comparing I did, far surpasses lift capacities than ones such as the dingo.

to each his own though

[Mark Oomkes]

Another vote for the Dingo, here. Only wish I had the diesel 4WD without the chains, but I didn't have the patience to wait when Toro first started distributing them. Bought the first demo they had in our area.

FWIW, Dingo is an Australian designed machine (hence the name) and has been around for about 20 years now. I'm pretty sure the hydraulics are not an issue for them anymore. Toro started distributing\manufacturing a few years back.

[timber]

I have a barely used Dingo TX 425 for sale - includes standard bucket, trencher attachment, and trailer. Hoping to get $14,000 for it. Less than 200 hours! Works great, but we're downsizing the business...

[Stonehenge]

Timber - you might want to try posting your equipment in the eBazaar forum for selling equipment - you'll probably get a better response that way. Also, you might want to include some pictures to help generate some interest. Hope that'll help is selling - if you were in Wisconsin I might bite on that.

[Rylmndrivdiesel]

finn also makes a mini loader

[joe]

I'm pretty sure Finn has exited the compact utility loader business. I'm told they have a few units left to unload but they are out of that business.

[Darren]

Has any one tried a small harley rake on a mini skid loader, which one would work the best ???

[Mark Oomkes]

Not sure which brand it was, but I have used the 'Harley' rake on the Dingo and it worked fantastic, just like the big ones. Just a lot better for smaller areas.

[joe]

Glenmac now manufactures the M4M Harley rake for Toro. It is my second favorite Dingo attachment.

[Bill Schwab]

I've said this before. I'll say it again. Anyone considering a stand on machine needs to take a good hard look at the bobcat 463, and Hew Holland lx125. these machines are a "sit in" mini. Full rops caged, more break out power than the stand ons, basically more machine. they will go in any space a stand on will when you factor that the operator stands behind the stand ons. You sit in the 463 or 125, and this is key. there is no chance you will back your self over when you sit inside a machine.

Stand ons can't load a 1 ton dump truck without using ramps, which limits you to a dump trailer, and, in some cases, a driver. . the 463 and 125 will load dump trucks. they are both 44" wide, and can be reduced to 36". With the combination of the 463, the Cat 301.8 mini x, and the ingersol rand power 36" wide power wheel barrow, we have cut labor digging patios and irrigation in thirds and can bill the same money as though we used our good friends emaunal labor. the trencher attachment on the stick of the 301.8 can reach places a mini skid can think about.

the only thing I wish that would be changed about the 463 is the bobcat style yankem sticks and bicycle digging pedals. Given the choice, walk all day or ride, which would you prefer? Dollar for Dollar, the two sit in minis offer 2 times the punch.