![]() A forestry mulcher would be better for reducing material mass, a dozer would be better for grading the roadbed, a dumptruck would be better for spreading gravel, and a tractor might be better for smoothing gravel. I can pull one machine to a job site and mow down brush for a trail, take 1 minute to slap the dozer blade on and knock out the stumps and level the ground and shape the crown and ditches to make that trail into a roadbed, then 2 minutes later I'm switched over and running a bucket and scooping and spreading gravel for a driveway, then stick a harley rake on there and go down the sides to prep for grass. The skidsteer with a dozer blade is nowhere near as good for cutting dirt, pushing trees, and other "real" dozer tasks, but it makes up for it in speed, manueverability, ease of use, and the ability to swap attachments that work well. I had a Komatsu D21 9k pound dozer for about 10 years, bought a tracked skid steer, then bought a 6 way dozer blade for the skidsteer, then sold the small dozer. The dozer blade and C-frame alone weigh 2300lbs. And it weighs 18k pounds, so not small enough for the average homeowner or landscaping crew. And actually Case kinda has (DL550B, except its not really available, it's been a SEMA queen for several years), but it going to be in that $100k price range, so not at a mass market price point. You are absolutely correct about making a killing if one of the "big names" came out with something like this. In execution, it will probably be able to most everything, and not really be good at anything. In concept they are very neat and seem to check a lot of boxes. There's good reason for both, and again, all are a compromise. Pros have migrated towards skidsteers and mini-ex's, and homeowners have migrated towards 4x4 compact tractors with FEL and BH. They could do all dirt related tasks inefficiently. Only problem was they couldn't run attachments, were large and heavy, difficult to manuever, and not very good at cutting dirt. dollars.Backhoe's used to be the ultimate "multitasking" machine. Offer available on new equipment and in the U.S. Sales to government agencies, company direct sales or other individuals or entities participating in any John Deere Special Discount Program or Rental Business Program are not eligible. Taxes, freight, setup, insurance, fees, and delivery charges could increase monthly payment. $16.67 per month for every $1,000 financed. Subject to approved installment credit with John Deere Financial. (3)Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 28 October 2023 through 31 January 2024. Offer is available only on New John Deere Sub-Compact and Compact Utility Tractors only at participating United States dealers. This offer can be combined with regular installment options. Offer valid for $250 off all New John Deere Sub-Compact and Compact Tractors when purchased with two new John Deere or Frontier Implements purchased from an authorized John Deere dealer. (2)Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 28 October 2023 through 31 January 2024. Offer is available only at participating United States dealers. See participating dealer for details and other financing options. ![]() This can be combined with regular installment options. Save $1000 USD on 1025R Sub-Compact Tractors only. (1)Offer valid on qualifying purchases made 28 October 2023 through 31 January 2024.
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