I took wood working in high school and our program was nothing like yours. I hope those kids know how good they have it. I applaud you for your dedication to the students. Your 110% dedicated to that program/students.

I can tell your one of those teachers that your students will look back from time to time and wish they can be back in your class learning . Thank you for all your efforts with your students we need more teachers like you

I run a s800tx and that machine is fantastic. Just a beast.

Man, the only thing I had in wood working in high school was... a bandsaw, table saw and a lathe.

You need to compare operating capacity machines. What is the 50 percent tip rating on each machine? I have the toro dingo 323. It is an awesome machine! I have my own tree service and I get calls often from other are companies that don't have a mini skid and haul the logs out for there jobs. You should have put the vermeer grapple on the dingo.

You compare different sized stems with different designed attachments to judge differences between machines?

I have a Vermeer 650. All other landscapers gave me crap and laughed. But after I showed what it could do. 3 of them bought mini’s

Ive owned both these machines and there is no comparison. The Vermer is far superior. Track retention, reliability and capabilty, it is streets ahead of the Toro. We were constantly replacing parts on the Toro until it had a catastrophic failure very early in its life. Years later the vermeer is still working every day

Hey I run a large tree service in Florida we throw away a lot of huge oak slabs I would like to start saving them but I haven't found a sure fire way of drying them without them splitting so badd because there's so much water in the oak trees here, do you have any suggestions? Thanks

I’m 14 and use minis skids, I think you should defiantly teach all the kids how to use the machines as long as they are mature

He didn’t compare the tx1000 so it’s not fair because he used the smaller dingo

Avant with Dave norgaurd grapple best set up👍

I'm sure you know this but those to minis are not in the same ball park . that is an old dingo and the vermeer is newer and larger. I use both brands weekly vermeer is a way better machine hands down. I have owned one for years.

We don't use the gas-powered Toros, only the diesel ones (525 and 1000). Due to the nature of my work, the Toros break down, but this is due more to the work conditions (which are extreme) as well as the duration of their usage (which is daily, 7 days a week).

Try a Toro TX1000, much more capacity and capability than what Vermeer offers, and a much higher lift capacity for jobs where you have to load over the sideboard of a truck. Vermeer hasn’t made anything yet, to my knowledge, that can load higher than a standard pickup truck.

Colfax... are you literally right down the street from me? LOL I think that grapple would be good on the TX 1000 its a diesel dingo 1000lbs that lifts 2500lbs. Step off!? Are they crazy!?

So I know this video is 3 years old, but it appears you are still responding. I did watch the entire video, and read most comments before deciding to respond. I sell mini skids and attachments. If you prefer the Vermeer, awesome. You pointed out a couple very good reasons to prefer it. First off this comparison is apples and oranges. The Toro machine is actually rated 35# heavier operating weight. Using a grapple with a 3' longer reach nullified that fact. Yes, I heard you mention that. It would have made a lot more sense to see both machines use exact same attachment, lifting exact same log to evaluate. I saw your note that you did lift cedar log with Vermeer. I'm embarrassed for your Vermeer rep. He either doesn't know his equipment or he was showing off at the risk of injuring someone. A 24" diameter 8' oak log is exceeding the capacity of either of those machines with that much extension. Off my soap box now 😉

You could of lift the cedar log with fork attachment picking up in middle of log

I have seen it lift the log when operated by someone who has experience with it.

Morbark also make a mini skid , with different attachments

What size truck do u need to haul a mini skid? What’s the price range on mini skids. I say the best is Vermeer is that cuz of price. Why’s their cost

Lol, toro dingo log was a lot bigger than the log used for the vermeer. Not even comparable. Would've been nice to see the vermeer try to pick up the same log the dingo had

Ctx100 dude with a diesel 40hp. Never look back dude. I wouldn't have a gas powered engine on any.piece of equipment like that.

It is a dead man pad is what it is called if you fall off the machine will stop.

I see the vermeer pick up the small piece compare to toro ,, I see toro they pick up a super big piece

Different class machines vermeer has a safer work platform

How much is the Vermeer?

Dude you are picking up logs meant for a a bigger machine

Toro hydraulics are superior quality. 4 pumps allow simultaneous functions. Toro is a more profitable machine. Narrower over-all and simple ground drive controls. Vermeers break down shortly after the warranty is up. Vermeer has good servicing dealer support cause your going to need it.

Not the same log toros log is much longer if you ou are going to compare use the same grapple and same log

I run the vermeer everyday 925 and the ctx100. i can pick your nose with em lol . o good video but you should clear ur throat

Why didn’t u use the same grapple and Same log, wtf

Try an avant loader you will never run a mini skid again

The dingo can only lift 1000lbs.

Waste of money. Spend a little more and get a real skidsteer. These baby things can’t cut the mustard for most jobs. They’re always being pushed to the limits. It’s like using a ford ranger to do a 3/4 tons job.

Operator error on the Toro you don't pick up a log that way...it should never be a lever like the way you tried to pick it up...pick it up so the log makes a T with the machine...log on top!! Don't bad mouth the Toro, they do it much better and safer!!