Buying Advice which would you prefer

[joeygrinds]

I have a dilema which would you rather have
a massey ferguson gc2310 tlb fel and backhoe with bushhog with 225hrs or
a Bobcat ct225 fel with 35 hours
both are about same price maybe 1000 more for the bobcat.
i have both dealers near me. thanks joe
have 5 acres will use for moving mulch, and bushoggin the woods.
thanks joey

 

[CharlieR]

Bobcat 225 - bigger machine, bigger tires for woods work, big enough to do a lot of work yet not so big you can't manage it without buying a Mack truck too!

 

[CharlieR]

Check this thread before you decide.
gc2300 homemade filter,skid,fan guards - Page 2 - TractorByNet.com

 

[joeygrinds]

so you are saying the underbelly of the gc2310 is its weak point. I can fab up the protection plates that is not a problem i am a machinist.
i am leaning towards the 2310 for the backhoe even with its weaknesses.