My local riding club is considering a walk behind material hauler.
As usual, the piece of machinery is expensive and some members of the club think it would be really useful while others have their doubts about it's practicality.
We currently have a Toro Dingo (walk behind skidder) and access to a privately owned mini ex. We also have a double axle trailer and I'm guessing we can haul the Canycom and our Dingo with the same trailer.
We live and work in fairly steep and rocky terrain (southern Appalachians). We keep running into projects where it would be great to haul stone and smaller crushed rock into remote locations.
A few questions for ya'll....?
-What is the maintenance cost for this unit?
-Does the Carrier get very top heavy when loaded?
-How easy is this to operate? Similar to a walk behind skidder?
-Do the tracks need much maintenance?
-How is the company regarding warranty and service?
-Is there another model or company which builds a better unit?
-Can you transport this in the bed of a 1/2 ton pickup?
-For those of you who have bought one, would you buy one again?
Other thoughts and considerations for this unit? thanks for you help in advance.
As usual, the piece of machinery is expensive and some members of the club think it would be really useful while others have their doubts about it's practicality.
We currently have a Toro Dingo (walk behind skidder) and access to a privately owned mini ex. We also have a double axle trailer and I'm guessing we can haul the Canycom and our Dingo with the same trailer.
We live and work in fairly steep and rocky terrain (southern Appalachians). We keep running into projects where it would be great to haul stone and smaller crushed rock into remote locations.
A few questions for ya'll....?
-What is the maintenance cost for this unit?
-Does the Carrier get very top heavy when loaded?
-How easy is this to operate? Similar to a walk behind skidder?
-Do the tracks need much maintenance?
-How is the company regarding warranty and service?
-Is there another model or company which builds a better unit?
-Can you transport this in the bed of a 1/2 ton pickup?
-For those of you who have bought one, would you buy one again?
Other thoughts and considerations for this unit? thanks for you help in advance.