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JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:03 pm
by cowboy
Ye Haw got a new toy
I've been wanted a mid sized tractor 40-50 hp for working in the woods three years ago. My brother Tommy disagreed and said we should get a skid steer since it could do a lot that a tractor couldn't do. So we have been looking off and on for a skidsteer for two years. They have been either too much, too far away or junk. I was looking for a Cat 236B. But we came across this JD 250 with 2580hrs that was the size we were looking for its got foot pedals which I don't like but I hope to change it to pilot controls. 64 hp turbo diesel 3 cylinder came with a bucket, pallet forks and the optional weight box so it has a 2100 working load and 3600lb lift capacity. It also has aux hyd on the boom so I can get a grapple bucket and a hyd posthole digger.
It runs great starts without any smoke and was well taken care of. It also has all new rubber. To say the least I can't wait for the ground to freeze so I can give it a workout.
Billy
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:11 pm
by Bill Hudson
Very nice, Billy.
Bill
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:39 pm
by Rudi
Very nice snag Billy.
Skid steers are kinda awesome pieces of equipment. I imagine you will have a lot of fun with that
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:53 pm
by cowboy
Thanks Bill
We have been looking a long time but I think this one will do us well.
Thanks Rudi
I never cared for how much they bounce around. But their versatility and the way they work in the woods and tight quarters can't be beat. I'll be ordering a grapple bucket monday
Sure is going to be nice to pick up logs by myself and clean up all those brush piles
Billy
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 1:54 pm
by twotone
Congrats on the skid steer. Very handy machine to have, they have about 100 uses. I have access to a Case 1845C that has saved my back on many occasions.
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:02 pm
by cowboy
Thanks TwoTone
Thats one we were looking at too. Supposed to be a very dependable machine. While I have a few loaders they are either too big or small to use in the woods. As you said a very handy machine
Billy
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:22 pm
by Bigdog
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:43 pm
by dgrapes59
Billy,
Congratulations on your new “toy”!
I can imagine the Ax Man will put it to good use.
Enjoy it and be safe,
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:37 pm
by cowboy
Thanks BigDog
Thanks David
Ya know I will my friend
Last time I went to the farm the bar tender at the bar I go to eat at gave me a pair of Ax Man work gloves
Re: JD 250
Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 6:25 pm
by dgrapes59
cowboy wrote:Thanks BigDog
Thanks David
Ya know I will my friend
Last time I went to the farm the bar tender at the bar I go to eat at gave me a pair of Ax Man work gloves :D