Originally Posted by Out back
My advice would be to find a good used mid size track loader and enjoy it for your personal use.
But don't expect to make it a profitable side income. It takes years of experience to become proficient enough to hire out, plus you will need other equipment for that. Like a dump truck and HD equipment trailer, just for starters.
But a track loader can do so much more than a dozer and once you get the hang of it you can ditch, bank and terrace as good as any dozer with a 6 way blade.


We have a winner. Get a 953 maybe a 963 if you get a good deal and you can do pretty much anything you’ll need to do. Easy to learn tough and the lowest maintenance of any piece of equipment you can buy. You won’t find a tree you can’t take down, dig a pond or build a dam plus all mentioned above.

The first couple times you get it stuck call me, I’ll bring a heavy and get it out at a reduced rate and after that you should now your limits