Gballs wrote: » It's not that money isn't an issue it's that if I don't get the right machine for the work I'll end up having to hire someone.... The work load is chronic, with 14 to 18 hour days seven days a week... with just 7 days off in the last 4 yrs.... I'm lookin into getting the skid steer out on demo.... I need to make the day more efficient by cutting out some of the manual labour.... Yes tying up money in machinery is a worry but having to get shoulder hip and God knows what else fixed by 50 would be a lot bigger worry.... Quality of life is also an issue, no point working urself to death... The machines that have been suggested are very good but aren't suitable for what I need.... The attachments I'd be getting would be, bale spike, soft hands bale stacker, 6ft tine grab, bucket sweeper and palet forks.... And the right machine to drive them...
Gballs wrote: » I Farm dairy goats... In the process of going from 30 unit to 60.... Also auto feeding system if money allows.... That'll be a few hrs saved every day.... One bale feeds all milkers per day... In all year round so the place has to be kept or maybe I should say it should be kept SPOTLESS... A sweeper is a must, I have 28 bay's to clean and feed out silage, haylage and hay to... Bedding is also a big job, and a blower isn't an option unless I also put in large extractor fans, 4 fans at 2k a pop... Storage for bales is also an issue so I have to start stacking them. .. I gave a bale unwinder so feed out isn't a issue... One of the main reasons I leaning towards a skid steer is the shed for young goats has to be cleaned out with a skid steer unless I put roller doors on every bay , 5 bay...
kevthegaff wrote: » We had a caterpillar loader, manitou and skidsteer. Have to say all had advantages, but bang for your buck skidsteer, mine cost 6k scrapes, cleans sheds, moves bales , feeds 200 head, loads fertilliser. Obviously if money no object weinmann
White Clover wrote: What way is the skidsteer handling silage bales kev?
schmittel wrote: Out of interest what kind of year, hours, condition, brand etc did you get for your 6k?
dar31 wrote: » Marginally off topic. Anyone know of reputable dealers in the north or this side of england/Wales. Looking for a fresh jcb loadall
dar31 wrote: Marginally off topic. Anyone know of reputable dealers in the north or this side of england/Wales. Looking for a fresh jcb loadall
Buford T. Justice V wrote: » Not exactly what you're looking for but this guy near the Kerry/Limerick border imports a lot of handling machinery. He might have something suitable or able to source something.http://www.dermotclancyplantsales.com/
dar31 wrote: » Thanks lads. Was planning to head up to hilview plant up north this week or next and was looking for names of a few more dealers to make the trip worth while. Was looking to jcb 526-56, 531-70 or a 536-60 There's a big difference in machines spec, but low hours is most important consideration
freedominacup wrote: » The 536 all day long. You'll only appreciate the extra lift capacity when you have it in the yard a while.
Bazzer007 wrote: » We're in the same position, hoping to buy a second hand skidsteer before the cows are rehoused. We have a tractor and loader for the bigger jobs but would like to get a skidsteer for backup with a grab and it would be fierce handy to clean sheds with a scraper/bucket, sweep cubicles and push in silage. A friend of mine has one and he wouldn't be without his Bobcat. I work off farm and milking 160. Anything that will make the workload easier is worth a few bob. Only problem is the old man might find it hard to get in and out of one. Think the JCB and CAT steers have side entry. Going to take a day off and go to Mc Ardle's for a look. They sell Mustang's but have a good selection and reputation. Budget is 8k so going to be hard to get a clean one. Have been looking on DD and not many clean being sold privately - low budget doesn't help.
ganmo wrote: » anyone have opinions on the mini front loaders?
