Returning Landscaper in need of help

[Johnno21464]

Hey guys,

After 15 years in the legal field, I left it for good to return to my own landscaping business that I had as a kid. I am out of whack. I believe I need a Skid Steer but am unsure if that;s what I need or not. And if so, what kind and what model would be best? I need it to scoop up and/or move 17yd dumps of top soil a little at a time across a residential lawn area. I also would need something to scrape maybe 6" of land here or there like a bulldozer in times where I need to grade uneven spots. I also would need a machine to scoop up mulch or stone and carry it to another spot. How big of a trailer would i need? Right now - all I have is 2 old Chevy Trucks - both 3/4 ton 4x4s. I was told that I could rent most of these things for the time being but I never actually used one. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

John from CT

[J.T.]

Rent and learn how to use them and see if you need one or not.

First if you was to come to my yard and use a skid steer to move mulch or top soil around you would be fired b4 you start due to the track and ruts you will make.

Second most everything you are saying you will want to do can be done with a good tractor with a 4 in one bucket and box scrape

[danmanofstihl]

I agree skid steers will rip up some deep ruts I would say to get like a john deere 790 or a 4300. I would stay away from a skid steer if you got a tractor you would also be able to mow large fields with it. That would be you best bet also a pto can add a whole new world with attachments and stuff. Just my 2 cents

[Pheonix]

Heres a good one for you, http://www.cubcadet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category2_10051_14101_16194_16193_16193_-1