Got a new tool.

[customsawyer]

I have wanted one of these for a long time and was finally able to get it.
I had to change some hoses around so it would work better for me.



 

Trying to figure out what some of these buttons do.



 

[SwampDonkey]

Sweet! No more rolling logs. ;)

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Sweet! I'd rather have one of these than my backhoe. This toy will work for ya. 

[ladylake]

You'll love it, how many puonds is it rated for.  Looks good sized to me.  Steve

[Nomad]

Nice new toy tool, Jake!

[TimGA]

That is nice for sure. Will work great for unloading those beams off mill. Grapple is priceless.  Tim

[fishpharmer]

Isn't that model the largest skidsteer New Holland makes?  The grapple appears very well designed for log handling. 

I've noticed that the hardest working folks also tend to be the "luckiest" folks. 

[dgdrls]

You have to appreciate the Independence, first thing he does, starts moving the hydro lines 

Nice addition Custom'  good on you

DGDrls

[Jemclimber]

Very nice, I much prefer the joystick control over the Bobcat style. What made you pick the wheel model over the tracks? Will you be using it on stone and blacktop/concrete more often than turf? The track models are almost impossible to get stuck, the wheel ones not so much.  Maybe you don't have the mud problems I do. Very nice machine. Congratulations.

[red oaks lumber]

i see someone else figured out the skidsteer is the way to go! its not my color  ;Dbut i can still teach you how to run one. the best thing is after spending the first winter snowplowing  everything well become automatic,you do get snow right? if you answered no to that question you must ship your machine to the test facility in wisconsin.care of redoaks! ;D
nice looking buggy jake! i thought you was yankin my chain when told me you bought one.

psst danny!  i found your new lumber stackin machine. :D :D

[Tom L]

good luck with the new machine!

[schakey]

WOW !!! Want one

[dboyt]

My best car is more dinged up than your loader.  How about some photos of it moving some logs & with some mud on it?  Other attachments?

[slider]

From the looks of you in that seat you don't need to get any bigger or you will need to hire an operator , I'm just down the road.

[Raider Bill]

Jake get one of those grinder attachments and bring it up to Tenn next time you stop by! We can see how it works cleaning up some of my woods.:D

[mmartone]

That is a fine machine! The guys that cut all my trees had one that was a bobcat brand with the big tires, it picked up stuff it shouldnt have been able. The magic of hydraulics

[flyboy16101]

Where my neighbor works has the same machine fortunetly his boss lets him bring it home for the weekend when I saw logs for him. Awsome machine I hope to get one some day. It amazes me every time I run it what it will do.
And after a year we are all still trying to figure out what all the buttons do.

[thecfarm]

Nice looking tool,once you get use to that you will wonder how you got along without it.

[Norm]

Sweet! You're going to love the electric over hydraulic controls, takes some time getting used to but I'll never go back after having them.

[Magicman]

That looks like a real cat's meow.  Congrats.   

[Corley5]

Nice 8) 8) 8)  I like the fork grapple combo

[Chuck White]

Looks like a real beauty!

Congrats.

[rooster 58]

    Hey there C.S., thats a dandy ;D Makes me want to step up my search for my own machine :laugh: But first, I'm still tryin to come up with land for the mill  :'(

[AdamT]

Nice machine!!! What other models did you compare? Or we're you dead set on this model NH?

[Hilltop366]

Congrats on the new tool.
Please wear your seat belt, my brother knows a guy that woke up face down in between the front of the machine and the bucket!

[Tree Feller]

Congratulations on getting a great machine, Jake. With an operation as big as yours, I'm sure it will be put to very good use.

[Amelia Farms]

A friend has been storing his NH skid steer in my barn for a couple of months. He tossed me the keys and said "run it like you stole it".
I am a little embarrassed at how many hours I have put on the machine in those 2 months.  :D

[scsmith42]

Jake, nice score! 

I'll give you a hint; if when the 1-1/2" round bar bends that supports the forks, replace it with cylinder rod from hydraulic cylinders instead of normal cold roll steel. It will support more load w/o bending.

[SwampDonkey]

Jake get one of those grinder attachments and bring it up to Tenn next time you stop by! We can see how it works cleaning up some of my woods.:D

Jake, you know how hard Bill is on borrowed equipment in his woods. It tends to burn up. :D

[rmack]

nice machine!

looking forward to the videos 

[Raider Bill]

Jake get one of those grinder attachments and bring it up to Tenn next time you stop by! We can see how it works cleaning up some of my woods.:D

Jake, you know how hard Bill is on borrowed equipment in his woods. It tends to burn up. :D

Sure burn one dozer and I'm labeled forever ;D

[Mooseherder]

Sweet piece of equipment Jake.
Sure is going to come in handy.

[pineywoods]

Nice.. Now you won't have to coerce Danny into toting boards. ;D Recon you can teach him how to drive it ?

[fat olde elf]

Good for you.Jake......Gee, Danny gets sick, misses a few days, and you get a new skid steer.......... Had a little experience with New Holland some years ago
and it was very positive...They make good stuff......Keep the faith...Paul R.

[sigidi]

Sweet ride Jake, you'll love it mate. I got a smaller bobcat version and it is the ducks nuts I reckon ;D

[Busy Beaver Lumber]

Awesome addition to the family. Wish I had something like that. Just not enough need for one yet.

[Holmes]

Very nice tool. It appears to be a BIG one. 8)

[NWP]

You'll wonder how you ever made it without one.  That NH looks just like my Case.

[clww]

Nice piece of machinery you have there!

[customsawyer]

Thanks for all of the replies. There was so many questions that I not sure I will answer them all but here goes.
1st. Bill is not allowed to drive or borrow this one.
2nd. Danny is if I am not looking. :D
3rd. I checked on a couple of different brands but lift, weight, and tires + price were the deciding the factors.
4th. In the second pic, if you were ever wondering what a monkey with a math problem looks like, there you go. ;D

[SAWMILL BUDDY]

You'll like that skid steer. If something happend to mine I'd have another tomorrow.

[Sixacresand]

Way to go, Customsawyer  I will have to stop by and check it out. 

[clww]

4th. In the second pic, if you were ever wondering what a monkey with a math problem looks like, there you go. ;D
Are you the monkey, or the problem? :D

[WDH]

That is a really sweet looking machine!  I am sure that we will get to see just how big a log it will pick up (or won't pick up  ;D).

[Bill Gaiche]

Very nice. bg

New Holland L230 Skid Steer Loader

Specifications
Skid Steer Loader
Manufacturer   New Holland
Model   L230
Series   
Production Status   current
Operating Performance
Size Class - Operating Capacity   2701 - 3000 lbs
Rated Operating Capacity (ROC)   3000lb1360kg
ROC with Opt Counterweight      
Tipping Load, Standard   6000lb2722kg
Breakout Force, Bucket   8585lbf38.2kN
Operating Weight   8300lb3765kg
Bucket Capacity, Heaped      
Lift Arm Linkage Geometry   vertical
Engine
Manufacturer   FPT
Model   F5C E9454
Cylinders   4
Engine Type   diesel
Aspiration   Turbocharged
EPA Emission Std - Tier Rating   
Gross Power   90hp67kW
Net Power   84hp63kW
Peak Torque @ 1400 rpm   251lb-ft340N•m
Displacement   195in^33.2L
Powertrain
Travel Speed, Single Speed   7.5mph12.1kph
Travel Speed, Two Speed   12.2mph19.6kph
Drive Chain Size   ASA #100
Hydraulic System
Std Hydraulic Flow   22.5gpm85L/min
High Hydraulic Flow   34.6gpm131L/min
System Relief Pressure   3000psi207bar
Dimensions
A. Operating Height, Maximum   161.3in4096mm
B. Hinge Pin Height at Max Lift   131.1in3330mm
C. Dump Height at Max Lift   104.5in2655mm
D. Dump Angle at Max Lift   55°
E. Dump Reach at Max Lift   30.7in780mm
F. Rollback Angle on Ground   33°
G. Rollback Angle at Carry Position   
H. Ground Clearance   9.5in243mm
I. Wheelbase   52in1322mm
J. Length w/ Std Bucket on Ground   142.7in3624mm
K. Length without Bucket   117.6in2986mm
L. Angle of Departure   27°
M. Height to Top of Cab   80.4in2042mm
N. Width with Std Bucket   78in1981mm
O. Width over Tires   76in1930mm
P. Turning Radius, Rear   70.4in1789mm
Q. Turning Radius, Front w/o Bkt   56.2in1428mm
R. Turning Radius, Front w/ Bkt   84.8in2155mm
Tires
Tire Size   14 x 17.5
Service Capacities
Fuel Capacity   25.5gal96.5L
Cooling System      
Hydraulic Reservoir   6gal22.75L
Hydraulic System, Total      
Other Features
ROPS   
Self Leveling Bucket   
Loader Controls, Standard   
Loader Controls, Optional   

[barbender]

Skid steers are just plain handy. Kind of like a leatherman tool on wheels. Jake, you either have to scuff that machine up and get it dirty, or shine and polish yourself, cause the 2 of you don't match at this point ;D

[Jemclimber]

4th. In the second pic, if you were ever wondering what a monkey with a math problem looks like, there you go. ;D

That was funny. Still has me laughing.....  :D

[Raider Bill]

Thanks for all of the replies. There was so many questions that I not sure I will answer them all but here goes.
1st. Bill is not allowed to drive or borrow this one.
2nd. Danny is if I am not looking. :D
3rd. I checked on a couple of different brands but lift, weight, and tires + price were the deciding the factors.
4th. In the second pic, if you were ever wondering what a monkey with a math problem looks like, there you go. ;D

Somebody's got to knock the new off it :D

[WDH]

I agree, and he may as well use a Pro  :D.

[Holmes]

Just because he burnt up a bull dozer does not qualify Raider Bill as a pro. ;D ;D ;D

[Raider Bill]

Just because he burnt up a bull dozer does not qualify Raider Bill as a pro. ;D ;D ;D

I can tear anything up, bull dozers, Bob Cats, ATV's, tractors, myself..... :D

[okmulch]

Nice machine!
Once you get the first scratch it doesn't matter anymore!

[Raider Bill]

Nice machine!
Once you get the first scratch it doesn't matter anymore!

That's what I'm saying..

[Holmes]

The scratches are not the big deal its the flames that need to be worried about. ;D :D ;D

[Meadows Miller]

Gday

Congrats on the new tool Jake She sure is pretty Mate  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)

Regards Chris

[customsawyer]

I don't care what you guys say Bill still isn't allowed to drive it. :D

[Red Clay Hound]

You'll wonder how you ever made it without one.  That NH looks just like my Case.

Case and NH are part of the same company.  I'm sure the machines share much of their engineering. My son in law is an engineer with Case/New Holland.  He would definitely approve of Jake's new purchase.  He was not so happy with me when I bought a John Deere tractor last year. ;D

[Dave Shepard]

CNH is one company now, but at one point the New Holland and John Deere skid loaders were the same, except for the engine. That may have changed with the Case/New Holland merger.