Thoughts on a Cat 257?
I’ve been looking for a skid steer for use on my farm. I have a tractor so will likely use this just for small jobs, cleaning cow manure from the barn, some minor dirt work. Maybe get a front bush hog to help manage grass along a river bank. That’s about it.. probably less than 150 hours per year.
Definitely do not need or want a new machine. I’ve been looking at Cats mostly and have operated a couple 259D/D3s and happy with the size and capabilities. But these are still in the high $30s if enclosed and from 3000-4000 hours. Even 30+ for an open station with 1800-2000 hours.
I came across a one-owner 257 for sale; 3,600 hours, hvac station, corporate owned in a factory. Have full maintenance logs.
Thoughts on this machine for around $20,000. Thanks for any feedback you can offer