Yeah I can see how that might not get around to well with an operator on the platform and no load in the hopper. Takes much of the weight off the drive tires. The track machine is a different animal.
I had the operators platform folded up as it didn't have clearance to get over the lip created by the existing concrete...plus it was just in general a tight area to get in/out of...
Canycom track machines work well. I’ve only used this one trail building to move rock and dirt. I wouldn’t mind having it for firewood duty