Mini Skid steer loaders

[woody paul]

All the cheap mini loaders around look at what else size loader they make then look at Tobroco Giant and see the range. 

[Blake@waveney]

5 hours ago, doobin said:

Because?

 

I like the look of the Giant pedstrian models for my work.

I will not go into details on a public forum 

[arboriculturist]

6 hours ago, woody paul said:

All the cheap mini loaders around look at what else size loader they make then look at Tobroco Giant and see the range. 

Of all those out there, Gehl and Giant seem to be by far the highest build quality and last the longest. Legendary Kubota engines in the Giants and Deutz in the Gehl - that sort of says a lot.

 

Avants seem very popular for some reason though ?

[Dave Alviti]

We've recently started importing the microBull compact loader - there is a separate thread on here at the moment with more pictures/questions & answers - We are also dealers for Giant and have owned 3 separate Sk251's/252's and had them as hire units for the last 3 years

 

Both units are well made and simple in there operation,

 

The Giant is built like a tank and handles yard work without fault - in wet conditions on soft ground it doesn't fair quite so well but still takes a lot to get stuck, wheeled machines will always turn nicer on hard ground and will be slightly more comfortable to ride, however when loaded heavily the weight is on the front wheels - We've never had any faults with these machines - save for the exhaust mounting on the first models - which they have now rectified - We wouldn't be without ours now - If we loose out to another wheeled unit when quoting - it is usually on a price basis rather than build quality or operation

 

The microBull is lighter and smaller - at only 750mm wide it's about the narrowest on the market - which is what first attracted us to it - My argument is why have a loader if you can't get it to the majority of jobs because of access? - It also weighs in at around 700kg - meaning it can easily be transported on a trailer in conjunction with tracked chippers/grinders - It's short enough it can be parked sideways comfortably  on a 10x5 - with no attachment on the front its only just bigger than a euro pallet (lengthways)

With tracks the unit is more stable with weight on the front end, especially when lifting at height - Comes as standard with x2 double acting aux functions, flail circuit and work light - Optional extras on most machines. There are machines that will lift more but few that will get where these will - for most wheeled machines to get anywhere close to 750mm you need to run with the skinny wheels - usually at a compromise to traction/ground pressure 

 

Either way I think in the majority of situations you'll need to be running track matts, unless the ground is solid in the depths of summer

 

Every machine has it's limitations and restrictions, My main advice is to try before you buy, get a demo, or better to hire for a week and see how it fits you as a company - we always offer to refund up to a weeks hire if a purchase is made as we'd much rather sell a machine to someone who is confident it's what they want

 

Also be aware of some manufacturers quoting a "tipping load" This is essentially meaningless as its the point at which the machine tipps over - don't assume that the machine will 'almost' lift this weight, that is not normally the case - Always ask for a working load

 

If anyone has any questions regarding either of these units feel free to pm or email me

 

 

 

[lux]

We've recently started importing the microBull compact loader - there is a separate thread on here at the moment with more pictures/questions & answers - We are also dealers for Giant and have owned 3 separate Sk251's/252's and had them as hire units for the last 3 years
 
Both units are well made and simple in there operation,
 
The Giant is built like a tank and handles yard work without fault - in wet conditions on soft ground it doesn't fair quite so well but still takes a lot to get stuck, wheeled machines will always turn nicer on hard ground and will be slightly more comfortable to ride, however when loaded heavily the weight is on the front wheels - We've never had any faults with these machines - save for the exhaust mounting on the first models - which they have now rectified - We wouldn't be without ours now - If we loose out to another wheeled unit when quoting - it is usually on a price basis rather than build quality or operation
 
The microBull is lighter and smaller - at only 750mm wide it's about the narrowest on the market - which is what first attracted us to it - My argument is why have a loader if you can't get it to the majority of jobs because of access? - It also weighs in at around 700kg - meaning it can easily be transported on a trailer in conjunction with tracked chippers/grinders - It's short enough it can be parked sideways comfortably  on a 10x5 - with no attachment on the front its only just bigger than a euro pallet (lengthways)
With tracks the unit is more stable with weight on the front end, especially when lifting at height - Comes as standard with x2 double acting aux functions, flail circuit and work light - Optional extras on most machines. There are machines that will lift more but few that will get where these will - for most wheeled machines to get anywhere close to 750mm you need to run with the skinny wheels - usually at a compromise to traction/ground pressure 
 
Either way I think in the majority of situations you'll need to be running track matts, unless the ground is solid in the depths of summer
 
Every machine has it's limitations and restrictions, My main advice is to try before you buy, get a demo, or better to hire for a week and see how it fits you as a company - we always offer to refund up to a weeks hire if a purchase is made as we'd much rather sell a machine to someone who is confident it's what they want
 
Also be aware of some manufacturers quoting a "tipping load" This is essentially meaningless as its the point at which the machine tipps over - don't assume that the machine will 'almost' lift this weight, that is not normally the case - Always ask for a working load
 
If anyone has any questions regarding either of these units feel free to pm or email me
 
 
 

Thanks for your reply.

The micro bull looks a little too micro. I found some clips of it on YouTube and it looked less capable and stable than the giant.

I’m trying to arrange a demo on the giant , the toro also looks a very capable machine.

[Dave Alviti]

2 minutes ago, lux said:

Thanks for your reply.

The micro bull looks a little too micro. I found some clips of it on YouTube and it looked less capable and stable than the giant.

I’m trying to arrange a demo on the giant , the toro also looks a very capable machine.

 

No worries, I appreciate it's not everyone's cup of tea - Some of the youtube videos don't quite do it justice. 

 

The rated lift of the Giant is 350kg and the microbull is 200kg - But the attachments for the Giant are a bit heavier 

 

We demoed it earlier this summer with a chap who already owned a Ditchwitch (a much bigger unit) and he said it was shifting similar sized lumps to the Ditchwitch which surprised me alot, If you've got to get a lump of wood through a garden gate there is only so big you can cut it! 

 

Where abouts are you based?

 

[lux]

 
No worries, I appreciate it's not everyone's cup of tea - Some of the youtube videos don't quite do it justice. 
 
The rated lift of the Giant is 350kg and the microbull is 200kg - But the attachments for the Giant are a bit heavier 
 
We demoed it earlier this summer with a chap who already owned a Ditchwitch (a much bigger unit) and he said it was shifting similar sized lumps to the Ditchwitch which surprised me alot, If you've got to get a lump of wood through a garden gate there is only so big you can cut it! 
 
Where abouts are you based?
 

I’m based in Haslemere, Surrey / West Sussex border.

I do have about 8 days work on a site in Weybridge where I’m going to be hiring a norcar from green plant. That’s just off J10 M25.

[Dave Alviti]

2 hours ago, lux said:

I’m based in Haslemere, Surrey / West Sussex border.

I do have about 8 days work on a site in Weybridge where I’m going to be hiring a norcar from green plant. That’s just off J10 M25.
 

We can send the Giant or microBull on a pallet if you've other work you want to hire one on - works out £90 each way for delivery (double pallet space)

[Chipperclown]

Having had a Giant skid steer for almost 3 years all I would say is try before you buy (for a week or 2) however much more importantly think 5 years a head business wise. As some have mentioned all machines have their limits but to be limited by a machine can be frustrating!!

 

 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Chipperclown

[Hodge]

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