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Mini skid

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Ohio dave, Jun 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM.

  1. Ohio dave

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    Any opinions on a mini skid. I would use it to snow plow 500ft of our gravel road, double stack IBC totes, and move rounds and splits around.
     
    Ohio dave, Jun 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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    Just make sure the lift capacity can handle the loads you want to move around. You don't want to stand it on it's nose with you in it.


    My name is Mike, and I'm a hoarder in Ok.
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    I have used a Toro Dingo and a Vermeer. They can do an amazing amount of work, but it would take a big machine to lift a tote filled with wood. IMO once you get into the price of big minis why not just get a used traditional skid steer.
     
    Chud, Jun 26, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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    That's why I was asking.
     
    Ohio dave, Jun 26, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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    I don't think a Mini skid is picking a loaded IBC tote.
    Barcroftb has a Dingo IIRC...
     
    brenndatomu, Jun 26, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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    I couldn’t remember if it was you or barcroft
     
    Canadian border VT, Jun 26, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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    I think Brad Barcroftb sold that Dingo when he bought the tractor, but I could be mistaken
     
    eatonpcat, Jun 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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