Growing up we always had this kid in the neighborhood, little rich kid. He would always come outside with his new 'whatever' while we watched. Kinda like you in this new video! I want a turn! Looks like fun and a keeper. Thanks. Sonny (CT)
This type of machine dominates the market in europe, for this reason we do not see skidster loaders here, the main brands are Avant (made in finland) and Multi One (made in italy), both brands are known for the infinite number of tools available and their versatility if you deal with gardening, planting grass, small earthworks or agriculture and animal breedingin cramped conditions, it is an ideal machine, especially the largest machines of these manufacturers, although they are still small and agile.
We do have Cast, but they're not as common as Avant and Multione. There are several loaders of this size available. "Knickmops" from Belgium, little bigger "Weidmann", "Kramer" and "Schäfer" from Germany/Austria, several smaller European and a bunch of of Chinese manufacturers. Bobcat recently presented two smaller models which are not offered in Europe yet. You see them a lot here. Besides smaller streets, yards and work space in general one reason is weight. With drivers licenses for cars and trailer, we are limited to 3.500kg for each car and trailer. To haul machines without the need of a commercial truck license, they may not be heavier than about 2.700kg. So this size machines comes in handy.
wiktorlol in the Netherlands we don't really come around these type of machines, but we regular see Weidemann, Giant, Schäffer and Knikmops much more often
I've got one built by EIMCO in the 80s for underground mines. It's a handy little utility machine; visibility, ground disturbance, and tire wear are all better than a skid-steer plus the bucket is giant. I'm renting it out to an underground gold mine.
I have 3 friends that all own a Avant for their Landscaping companies... They really are badass and super versatile....they make a ton of attachments for these mini's,too...Cool Vid👍
This TH-cam channel is so cool I really enjoy watching your videos because when I grow up I wanna run equipment like this and its cool to watch someone else do it
Cool! The only thing I would have changed would be the tires and wheels. Big OL wide white wall tires with chrome spinners would set that off hahaha! OH, and a combo bucket.
Great safety as an operator. You put that bucket flat and looks as if you shook out the pressure. Notice little guy jumps on the bucket just after 17:30. If his toes were under the bucket and accidentally moved that bucket.. even if off could have done damage.. great content, thanks for sharing.
Btw,they do make a universal mini to full size adapter for these...but, definitely add some counterweight if you do that...it's a must,if you wanna run anything 72"..My buddy uses a 72" grapple on his and carries 24" x 84" solid pine logs,like it's nothing and leaves absolutely no damages to the ground.. they're awesome little machines
I almost tipped one of those over at GIE. My friend was standing in line next to the reps and he quoted, “ Well that’s the first time that ever happened!” All I did was try to scoop dirt and lift halfway on uneven terrain and she all most toppled over.
Occasionally turn over your manure pile. Gets air and moisture into the pile and speeds up the decomposition. Also run through it with a rototiller. This breaks up the clumps, aids aeration and speeds up the process. I rototill and move the loose stuff to a second pile.
I have watched this part 10 times and it still is driving my crazy....my OCD (which I didn't realize I had, until just now) is going full-throttle......Tell that dude, that is assembling this equipment for you, that his sockets are upside down (1:50 into the video), the sockets are suppose to sit the other way...... The bottom of the studs in those trays have a larger shoulder that only allows the correct socket to fit. so that you can't mix them up (i.e. you cannot put a 10mm in place of a 12mm, etc.) and it allows the socket to sit lower so you can see the size (marking) on the tray studs
Happy to see that also the US finally understood that a skidsteer is a stupid piece of equipment when running on lawn ... you should also test Avant loaders, they have a wider range of machines and attachments
Look at the Avant (green machine). Ran one for 4 years and it was the best machine I had ever used. Could lift 2,300lbs (full pallet of block), fit through fence gate openings, and didn't tear up the grass like a bobcat would.
Stephen McGrath I’d be a little worried it doesn’t have the weight to push much. But I think with the locking diffs and turf tires it will surprise what it can do.
I use a much smaller one. An avant 225. I bet that cast loader can push allot of snow. My avant 225 can push some decent piles and very fast for sidewalks.
diego chacon, would you be willing to give me more info on your avant? I am trying to purchase a small articulated loader in the next week and would love some honest feedback.
@@peterchase5273 yes, i will tell you this. I love my avant, great little machine. It will out perform an mt55, dingo, and mostly all track machines this size. My workers have tipped mine over 2 times, and no damage. The panels are plastic, and they are held in by some screws. I haven't had too much damage in the 600hrs in 2 years i have put into the machine. We don't use it lightly. We use it commercially, we are definitely hard on the machine. We use it to move allot of landscape rock, dirt, some boulders. I can send you more info if you would like, so i don't write such a big essay on here. You can send me an email at Info@modernscapesllc.com and i can send you allot more info.
I l..l..like it... That lose turf of your's was hardly touched @ the end of the day. WoW!!! That got me...But the close got me to subscribe & ring the bell...The close was...Your Wife says time for family & you listened...&...God Bless You & family To... 🤩👍🙏🙏👍
@@AndyFromm You showed them and they couldn't comprehend? Once you realize it, makes it super obvious because you can see the sockets drop a quarter-inch giving better visibility of the markings as well as the sockets are more stable.
That grapple is amazing when you pick big rocks out of the ground if you have the sheet metal that goes in between the “fingers”. I have one just like yours and I love it.
It’s very simple to look up how much equipment cost it all depends where you are so if your curious look the machine up yourself it’s better for you so you can get a mor accurate price
You need to have me out to pressure wash that deck and siding to make it look LykeNew again. Always love the video you guys do. Thank you John Doherty LykeNew Power Wash The surface washing company used by a President of the United States.
Have not finished the video yet so if this is covered my bad. Could you please do a side by side comparison of this and a skid steer? Pros and cons etc
It would be nice to see it work every day for awhile too see its durability. I don't like that the switch for the 4 wheel drive isn't on the joystick, it would make it hard to use.
Those tires are used on fairway units for a golf course. They work alright for terrain like yours but they suck when it's super wet or muddy. You can minimize your turf tearing by making 3 point or 5 point turns with these tires.
Yup! Gonna be mowin that plot every three days. LOL. Better borrow a cow. Show her how to use the paddle boards and pontoon too. Another good video. Thanks.
Come spring toss a set of Carlisle versa turfs even work amazing in snow filled with fluid, have a pair on an old sunstar and that thing will climb a icy glacier and they are gentle on the lawn
Would prefer avant loader over cast, I hope you can lock that drive in to stop it skidding up the hill🤔 my avant locks the wheels in front to back so you can still turn and you need a 4 in 1 bucket my friend
@@eliasnull I will disagree with you on that. I was the first Avant dealer in the country. I have many years of experience on both. I have thousands of hours on them both in My landsape company. How is Avant way better and what experience do you have to say that?
Haha, watching you grade that area with a fence gate put me back to memories of watching a similar ritual by groundskeepers doing that to our little league fields.
Guys love this in Hungary, especially with the ogre attachment to drill post holes. The one we had at the plant hire company had the roster of 20-ish attachments. Avant 635 is a fun little machine.;))
A framily friend needed/wantd to grade out hes parents land. He described it mostly as doing donuts in his bronco dragging a big old section of fence(no support posts) with some 40 year old tow chain.
stan ive watched several of you videos to include ones of snow clearing. and i have to say that shiny new piece of equipment looks like it could do plenty of work for its size, its awesome to see that its turf/yard friendly also
I really like your channel I’ve learned quite a bit about doing the job right picking good equipment I especially really like this video I like the song when you were digging into the manure pile I wonder who sings it
I think the "triangle" metal piece just inside the door at the beginning is an "antique" conibear trap. My dad has a couple of them and if you find the right size they can be collector items.
Looks like a nice piece of equipment. But to be honest, I would’ve looked into Bobcats new Small Articulating Loaders. You know parts and service are going to be readily available, and it’s likely more resources went into them. They seem like some stout small machines.
Id take those dors off tell winter or if your expecting few days bad weather dont want it to get all rain inside but in nice weather id keep it door less
Thay make Adapter to go from the mini skid steer quick attach to the normal skid steer quick attach the right around $400 on eBay maybe a little bit more
Cool little machine and love the light weight. The most important question, how much does it cost??? Where are dealers, how reliable are they and parts/service centers? I see a lot of pages that say UK.
If you realy want a good loader you have to try the ahlmann, i have workd with it a couple of times and its just great you can do so much with this machine you cant imagine it greetings from the netherlands
I ran over a man hole with the hydrostatic roller once an i didnt stick arpund to find out how mad he was I got down off the roller walled to me car an left. Gave him time to cool dan an them we talked on the phone. I was very distracted I left home come to work with me an it was a bad choice. This was a great video tho. Yall did a great job. An yea them chains an chain binders will burn the crap out of you ive done that before too.
it would like to put this one against a avant loader, I think a avant will do a little better, it also got a lot of possible attachments (my englisch sucks but i'm dutch)
Those machines are amazing. My old boss was installing boulders for me on a job and it lifted a 1500-2000 pound boulder no problem. It’s awesome
Growing up we always had this kid in the neighborhood, little rich kid. He would always come outside with his new 'whatever' while we watched. Kinda like you in this new video! I want a turn! Looks like fun and a keeper. Thanks. Sonny (CT)
I think that's far from the truth my guy , he has worked for all this money unlike a little rich kid 🤷♂️
This type of machine dominates the market in europe, for this reason we do not see skidster loaders here, the main brands are Avant (made in finland) and Multi One (made in italy), both brands are known for the infinite number of tools available and their versatility if you deal with gardening, planting grass, small earthworks or agriculture and animal breedingin cramped conditions, it is an ideal machine, especially the largest machines of these manufacturers, although they are still small and agile.
You have multi one, but not cast? They're both from Italy.
We do have Cast, but they're not as common as Avant and Multione. There are several loaders of this size available. "Knickmops" from Belgium, little bigger "Weidmann", "Kramer" and "Schäfer" from Germany/Austria, several smaller European and a bunch of of Chinese manufacturers.
Bobcat recently presented two smaller models which are not offered in Europe yet.
You see them a lot here. Besides smaller streets, yards and work space in general one reason is weight. With drivers licenses for cars and trailer, we are limited to 3.500kg for each car and trailer. To haul machines without the need of a commercial truck license, they may not be heavier than about 2.700kg. So this size machines comes in handy.
Avant just superb,used the 635,like it's ability to be able to lift 2245 lbs (1.1 ton) loads & the bigger 860 is even better, can't fault them.
wiktorlol in the Netherlands we don't really come around these type of machines, but we regular see Weidemann, Giant, Schäffer and Knikmops much more often
I've got one built by EIMCO in the 80s for underground mines. It's a handy little utility machine; visibility, ground disturbance, and tire wear are all better than a skid-steer plus the bucket is giant. I'm renting it out to an underground gold mine.
This machine seems pretty awesome. Portability like a Dingo but has a cab. More cajones than a Terramite while retaining a low operating weight.
My wife giving me that stop working and spend time with the family look. I've been there many times myself!
Great demo Stan, ditchwitch sells a mini skid-steer adapter plate so as full size skid-steer attachment can fit on a mini skid-steer size machines.
its a toy, i hope it cost no more then 5000$?
Good views of what rural Minnesota lake country looks like!
Bradco makes a perfect adapter plate to be able to run full size attachments on the mini machines.
I have 3 friends that all own a Avant for their Landscaping companies... They really are badass and super versatile....they make a ton of attachments for these mini's,too...Cool Vid👍
I think avant is original
I also love the Avants. Better designed than this brand
Every one of your videos are so interesting keep doing what you are doing because everyone loves it and can't stop watching
Looks like one of those cool toys that a small part costs twice what it should.
I’m sure of that
You should do a comparison of a skid steer and that machine on grading. See which does better
Joshua Hedrick it’ll be really hard to be a skid loader for that. Not to mention a skid load is bigger and more suited to grading.
jeeze! I bet the 'snap-on ' tool chest cost more than the loader.
I bet it does
Guess there isn’t a harbor freight near buy.... lol
More than my house !
@@johnsteffen5908 gggf
Why does it matter how much the guys box was if he likes and is happy with it who cares
This TH-cam channel is so cool I really enjoy watching your videos because when I grow up I wanna run equipment like this and its cool to watch someone else do it
Cool! The only thing I would have changed would be the tires and wheels. Big OL wide white wall tires with chrome spinners would set that off hahaha! OH, and a combo bucket.
Heck ya break it BEFORE ya buy it💪👍 that’s how I do it too!!
He already bought it, as he stated in the video. The other thing on the trailer is what he was testing.
Great safety as an operator. You put that bucket flat and looks as if you shook out the pressure. Notice little guy jumps on the bucket just after 17:30. If his toes were under the bucket and accidentally moved that bucket.. even if off could have done damage.. great content, thanks for sharing.
Btw,they do make a universal mini to full size adapter for these...but, definitely add some counterweight if you do that...it's a must,if you wanna run anything 72"..My buddy uses a 72" grapple on his and carries 24" x 84" solid pine logs,like it's nothing and leaves absolutely no damages to the ground.. they're awesome little machines
I almost tipped one of those over at GIE. My friend was standing in line next to the reps and he quoted, “ Well that’s the first time that ever happened!” All I did was try to scoop dirt and lift halfway on uneven terrain and she all most toppled over.
We've one of the old avant 520s and they tip so easily
@@callummccann3747 that was what it was an Avant.
Occasionally turn over your manure pile. Gets air and moisture into the pile and speeds up the decomposition. Also run through it with a rototiller. This breaks up the clumps, aids aeration and speeds up the process. I rototill and move the loose stuff to a second pile.
I have watched this part 10 times and it still is driving my crazy....my OCD (which I didn't realize I had, until just now) is going full-throttle......Tell that dude, that is assembling this equipment for you, that his sockets are upside down (1:50 into the video), the sockets are suppose to sit the other way......
The bottom of the studs in those trays have a larger shoulder that only allows the correct socket to fit. so that you can't mix them up (i.e. you cannot put a 10mm in place of a 12mm, etc.) and it allows the socket to sit lower so you can see the size (marking) on the tray studs
You can't put a 10mm in place of a 12mm because you can't ever find the damn 10mm.😁
@@MentalCatalyst TRUE!!!!! LOL
@@MentalCatalyst lmao
Happy to see that also the US finally understood that a skidsteer is a stupid piece of equipment when running on lawn ... you should also test Avant loaders, they have a wider range of machines and attachments
Look at the Avant (green machine). Ran one for 4 years and it was the best machine I had ever used. Could lift 2,300lbs (full pallet of block), fit through fence gate openings, and didn't tear up the grass like a bobcat would.
Avant is from Finland!
What model did you have? I’m selling my DW SK1050 and want one of these bust same width to get in gates
Definitely recommend Avant any day over this!
We've an old avant 520 plus it is bullet proof
Nice work ..... & nice machine!!
We use fence drags with concrete piers on them to grade extremely compacted gravel roads with potholes. Way better than a toothed bucket!
Let’s see how it does with snow removal in the winter
Stephen McGrath I’d be a little worried it doesn’t have the weight to push much. But I think with the locking diffs and turf tires it will surprise what it can do.
I use a much smaller one. An avant 225. I bet that cast loader can push allot of snow. My avant 225 can push some decent piles and very fast for sidewalks.
diego chacon, would you be willing to give me more info on your avant? I am trying to purchase a small articulated loader in the next week and would love some honest feedback.
@@peterchase5273 yes, i will tell you this. I love my avant, great little machine. It will out perform an mt55, dingo, and mostly all track machines this size. My workers have tipped mine over 2 times, and no damage. The panels are plastic, and they are held in by some screws. I haven't had too much damage in the 600hrs in 2 years i have put into the machine. We don't use it lightly. We use it commercially, we are definitely hard on the machine. We use it to move allot of landscape rock, dirt, some boulders. I can send you more info if you would like, so i don't write such a big essay on here. You can send me an email at Info@modernscapesllc.com and i can send you allot more info.
I l..l..like it... That lose turf of your's was hardly touched @ the end of the day. WoW!!! That got me...But the close got me to subscribe & ring the bell...The close was...Your Wife says time for family & you listened...&...God Bless You & family To... 🤩👍🙏🙏👍
The battery on that truck is great, nice video
That has got to be the most cared for section of yard in any MN lake cabin. 😁
I have a multi one mini loader love great and handy machine around the farm
I like that little machine.
Nice machine. Now I want one. It would be perfect for me.
Awesome rig. Thanks for the video.
I like those yellow steel toe crocs!
I use a chain link fence section to drag our horse pasture to spread manure.
There are chicken feathers in the garbage bags!
1:50 sockets are all upside-down on the organizers
Yep that's how I had mine when I first got those organizers before I realized they were meant to go square up
@@towtruckaj I tried showing a couple guys I used to work with how they went but they just didn't understand 🤔
@@AndyFromm You showed them and they couldn't comprehend? Once you realize it, makes it super obvious because you can see the sockets drop a quarter-inch giving better visibility of the markings as well as the sockets are more stable.
@@towtruckaj exactly, some people are just stubborn.
The telescopic feature is awesome
nice yellow crooks in the shop!!! safety first! LOL
That grapple is amazing when you pick big rocks out of the ground if you have the sheet metal that goes in between the “fingers”. I have one just like yours and I love it.
I hope you kept those plates that were bolted to the axles for shipping those can come in handy working on the tractor
Stanley, your electric fence comment was pretty funny. Thanks for the laugh.
Good idea with the gate! Thanks
Thanks for the Video...What song is at 21:15?
Looks just like my Avant 420 ,awesome machine btw, now I see this and bobcat I think has a similar machine now.
I'm liking all the new stuff you've showing. Have a great Christmas and a prosperous new year to all your crew
I’ve never seen a machine like this with a telescopic boom. That is cool!!
Stan can you please let people know how much equipment cost in the future!
Theyre about 20k usd depending on brand, and accessories
It’s very simple to look up how much equipment cost it all depends where you are so if your curious look the machine up yourself it’s better for you so you can get a mor accurate price
Good suggestion!
Hey Stan
Do you recommend this unit ?
Looking to replace my Steiner 525
You need to have me out to pressure wash that deck and siding to make it look LykeNew again. Always love the video you guys do.
Thank you
John Doherty
LykeNew Power Wash
The surface washing company used by a President of the United States.
So when did we hear the ungreased joint that the tech forgot to lube? You said we'd hear it... I was anxiously awaiting for that moment!
I wondered the same.
You can hear it when he goes over the wire at the farm
I heard it👍
Ok, it was at 20:12. Sounds nasty indeed.
What a great property.
You really lucked out with that door 😂🤣
They do a tracked Worky Quad now although not sure if it’s available in the US. All the best, Alex
Have not finished the video yet so if this is covered my bad. Could you please do a side by side comparison of this and a skid steer? Pros and cons etc
Now that's a nice mini machine
It would be nice to see it work every day for awhile too see its durability. I don't like that the switch for the 4 wheel drive isn't on the joystick, it would make it hard to use.
I want one! LOL that would be fun to ride around the yard!
Those tires are used on fairway units for a golf course. They work alright for terrain like yours but they suck when it's super wet or muddy. You can minimize your turf tearing by making 3 point or 5 point turns with these tires.
Wow y’all may want Haz-mat suits for that job. Your idea is a good one.
Yup! Gonna be mowin that plot every three days. LOL. Better borrow a cow. Show her how to use the paddle boards and pontoon too. Another good video. Thanks.
Come spring toss a set of Carlisle versa turfs even work amazing in snow filled with fluid, have a pair on an old sunstar and that thing will climb a icy glacier and they are gentle on the lawn
LOL, at first glance about 25:02 I thought stan found a use for that popped off loader door. 🤯🤣
Looks like it would make a great flower bed mulcher. Light weight, wide turf tires. and HUGE bucket. Perfect. Any thoughts?
Thanks. I'm looking to start a landscaping business and trying to figure out what I want as a first machine.
I love that you “harvested” 2 year old manure and drove back and forth 1 mile each way to do so. Epic.
Would prefer avant loader over cast, I hope you can lock that drive in to stop it skidding up the hill🤔 my avant locks the wheels in front to back so you can still turn and you need a 4 in 1 bucket my friend
You must have missed the part where he shows the switch for all wheel lock.
Yea Avant will do waay better than this machine!
@@eliasnull I will disagree with you on that. I was the first Avant dealer in the country. I have many years of experience on both. I have thousands of hours on them both in My landsape company.
How is Avant way better and what experience do you have to say that?
Guessing hockey might be a fella named Dustin ;-)
@@thephishh Hey Kye, you got it.😁👍
Haha, watching you grade that area with a fence gate put me back to memories of watching a similar ritual by groundskeepers doing that to our little league fields.
Guys love this in Hungary, especially with the ogre attachment to drill post holes. The one we had at the plant hire company had the roster of 20-ish attachments. Avant 635 is a fun little machine.;))
Well looky there, the Top Notch Equipment Boys!
All I can think while watching this video is how great a Ventrac would be for this job lol
That ability to extend the bucket is cool!!
A framily friend needed/wantd to grade out hes parents land. He described it mostly as doing donuts in his bronco dragging a big old section of fence(no support posts) with some 40 year old tow chain.
21:30 Brand new machine and the bucket already creeps... A sign of things to come.
Damn tool box cost more than the machine and shop. Nice work sir
Looks like a fun new toy Stan great video
Looks like a top notch dealer! Great review, looking forward to seeing how it plows this winter.
We have the cast loaders in the uk 🇬🇧:-) great bits of kit. Worky quad is ace
stan ive watched several of you videos to include ones of snow clearing. and i have to say that shiny new piece of equipment looks like it could do plenty of work for its size, its awesome to see that its turf/yard friendly also
I want to see a video of a walk around of this equipment. Like what engine it's running Kubota or what?
I really like your channel I’ve learned quite a bit about doing the job right picking good equipment I especially really like this video I like the song when you were digging into the manure pile I wonder who sings it
I think the "triangle" metal piece just inside the door at the beginning is an "antique" conibear trap. My dad has a couple of them and if you find the right size they can be collector items.
Looks like a nice piece of equipment. But to be honest, I would’ve looked into Bobcats new Small Articulating Loaders. You know parts and service are going to be readily available, and it’s likely more resources went into them. They seem like some stout small machines.
Id take those dors off tell winter or if your expecting few days bad weather dont want it to get all rain inside but in nice weather id keep it door less
Thay make Adapter to go from the mini skid steer quick attach to the normal skid steer quick attach the right around $400 on eBay maybe a little bit more
I wonder if that would work good on clearing sidewalks of snow.
Cool little machine and love the light weight. The most important question, how much does it cost??? Where are dealers, how reliable are they and parts/service centers? I see a lot of pages that say UK.
We're you about to find the cost on one?
If you realy want a good loader you have to try the ahlmann, i have workd with it a couple of times and its just great you can do so much with this machine you cant imagine it greetings from the netherlands
I ran over a man hole with the hydrostatic roller once an i didnt stick arpund to find out how mad he was I got down off the roller walled to me car an left. Gave him time to cool dan an them we talked on the phone. I was very distracted I left home come to work with me an it was a bad choice. This was a great video tho. Yall did a great job. An yea them chains an chain binders will burn the crap out of you ive done that before too.
Hard work, I also always fall into it, amusing, but tiring
That is Frankalogic right there
When those tires where out buy ones with the tread call either r14 if they have or r4 the r4 is more agressive but shouldnt destroy the yard
Get some L-5S mine tires! LOL
Nice Hunter's Lawns needs one.
Is it possible to make the pea gravel area a fire pit area?
My only concern with those machines they can flip easily if you turn to sharp with a high bucket
All narrow loaders will do that on sloped ground.
@@Porty1119 but also on even ground,
@@jappiegamez Sounds like the bucket is too large for the material then, and the machine's articulated tipping load is exceeded.
I liked this machine but I liked the most of the wide tires
Sam is gonna be bummed he didnt get to grease it first lol
Haha no kidding! I think he has a fetish for greasing equipment.
@@timmanus, best kind of employee to have !
august amen to that! Wish more people would be like that these days
Frank needs to get 4 trash dumpsters and 1 scrap dumpster and 3 laborers, for that hoarder job...
it would like to put this one against a avant loader, I think a avant will do a little better, it also got a lot of possible attachments (my englisch sucks but i'm dutch)
The Avant is definately a better machine
Mate get yourself an Avant Loader, they will make you grin from ear to ear!