Skid steer or Tractor

Has anyone here used a brush mower or tiller on a skid steer? How did it do?

FF, I have not used either on a Skid Steer, so I am not avoiding your question, but I will say is. Yes all of these attachments are available for a skid steer, but they are far more expensive than the same attachment for a tractor. For instance a new bushog in the 5' range can be had for around $1000 new, maybe $1200. used they are around $500. A similar size bushog for a skid steer will run over $2500 new. I actually seen one today on CL that was a top of the line heavy duty in that size and it was $3700. I am not sure what a person could get a used one for, as I seldom see any for sale?

Main point for me is these are two different pieces of equipment made for 2 different main jobs, although some capabilities overlap. everything a skid steer can do a tracto can do. Basically a skid steer is a drive around front end loader. That is it. Now the same can not be said for a Skid Steer, it can not do everything a tractor can do. A tractor is a drive around front end loader, although because of its size and manual transmission (although some tractors are hydrostat) it is not quite as easily manipulated as a SS. A tractor can be used with various tillage equipment for gardening. Not much available for a skid steer. The low ground clearance also makes a SS less usable on rough terrain.

I still stand by I would get a tractor first. attachments can be bought used and will be much cheaper than similar attachments for a SS. I have a grapple for my tractor front end loader also, so many attachments can be used, in fact MOST can be used on either. If it will go on a SS front end, it will go on a tractor.

If my tractor blew up tomorrow I would go down to the local New Holland dealer and get another one. If I had the extra money to get a Skid Steer also I would, they are handy, but can never replace a tractor on a farm.

Every farm needs a tractor! Many persons with a farm want a skidsteer! My ~ 10 years old skidsteer bought new has 827 hours on the hourmeter. My tractors have thousands of hours on them.

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I have a brush mower for my 50 HP diesel skidsteer. My sole use for this attachment is to clip under my high tensile fencing. The slow travel speed and the rough ride on skidsteer when compared to a tractor with a rotary mower will quickly convince the operator to choose the tractor if the task is very large. The finished mowing appearance is more attractive with the tractor also. The skidsteer finished mowing appearance appears like a bad haircut because of the inability to hold the mower level.

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If they can do it,
you know you can!