Bobcat Versahandler

[YellowDogSVC]

Anyone operate or own one of these or use it for tasks other than lifting?



I think it would make a good complement to my tree biz and also for demo and for working with materials. It will work with my mowers, shears, grapples, buckets, etc., that I already own.

[bobcat_ron]

I used one years ago, took me some getting used to, but after I figured out how to use the frame level feature for cutting a flat grade, it was nothing.
It's just the big issue of being on one side of thte loader instead of in between or behind that takes some time to adjust to.
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[KrayzKajun]

ive got a good bit of seat time running a Cat Telehandler. after Hurrucane Katrina, we put a 96" grapple bucket on it for loading debris. Awesome machine for loading trucks and trailers.

[whiffyspark]

Awesome versatile tool. Awesome snow pusher as well. You can put mulch in the bucket and extended across a yard lol.

I wonder if the brush at would run off it. You could sit at the bottom of a hill and mow up an down lol
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[whiffyspark]

The only issue I can see is, Do you need a tag and dump to transport it?

[Marek]

I think bobcat only makes the smaller ones now. Awsome machine for snow. Are you thinking of putting a mulcher on one ? Not sure how it would hold up to that

[YellowDogSVC]

I would consider putting a mulcher on one if I had a power plant backback. I've seen one set up like that and it was pretty cool. As is, it only has enough hydraulic flow and hp to run low flow attachments. With all that glass, I'd rather not try and mulch anything.
I'm just looking at more options for machines versus hiring people to help and I'd like to replace my Toolcat for the ranch with a machine that can work in a niche area and help with ranch chores so I keep the hours off my Bobcat.

[4 seasons lawn&land]

other than lifting way up high, what about these would be better than an articulating loader?

[bobcat_ron]

Lower profile than an articulated loader. I see more of these versahandler type loaders showing up on farm just because they can fit in low barns.
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[YellowDogSVC]

Originally Posted by bobcat_ron

Lower profile than an articulated loader. I see more of these versahandler type loaders showing up on farm just because they can fit in low barns.
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I'm still intrigued by the machine but had someone who should be in the know about them warn me to stay away from the Bobcat 417 which he said is plagued by problems. The weight of the machine versus length and width tells me that it's built solid. I work my Bobcat hard and it holds up just fine.. so I don't know what to think about the versahandler. It's hard to believe that it would be "nothing but problems" as this individual stated but he should be knowledgeable about them..