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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:30 am
by glyn1206
I have been considering hiring a mini skidsteer but wondered if anyone has any experience of them. They are a smaller version of a bobcat.I think they are called Kanga.
HSS hire them out but I dont want to pay out a days hiring to find out that it's not man enough!
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:50 pm
by dig dug dan
depends on what you are shifting with it.
They are very good for the size and very manouverable.
I tried one on a site once and it shifted soil no problem
I wouldn't use it for type one or rubble though as I think it would tip up with the weight!
How mush is the hire charge? Hss are known as HS rip off
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:29 pm
by lutonlagerlout
How mush is the hire
you been on the high stool again dan? :laugh:
cheers LLL
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 4:13 am
by glyn1206
I think they come in about 100 quid for a day or 200 for the week bit pricey really but I dont feel too confident using a bobcat in tight spaces
Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:21 pm
by Dave_L
Not cheap but far easier than using a shovel and barrow!
Aslong as you have your wits about you and are aware of your surroundings (and people) you should be ok.......
Just don't be tempted to overload it - keep the scoop low down.....
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:55 am
by glyn1206
I'll stick the mother in law on the back plate,that should stop it from tipping over!LOL
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 10:42 am
by Ted
I wouldn't be surprised if the thing is a waste of money. See my post on post hole borers to get an understanding of HSS's customer service (non-existant).