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Read articles →An owner-operator with about a year on his Grand L4760 explains why he chose it over a tracked skid steer for a lawn and landscaping business. He covers the cost difference (sub-$50k vs. skid steer pricing), turf friendliness, loader capacity limits (~2,300 lbs), and real-world use like gravel driveway work and bush hogging. Honest about the tractor's grading limitations. Best for small-business buyers weighing tractor vs. skid steer.
An owner-operator running a lawn and outdoor services business, sharing a candid one-year ownership take rather than a dealership or manufacturer perspective.
It cost considerably less, was sub-$50,000 new, and is lighter and more turf friendly, avoiding the turf tearing a tracked skid steer causes.
With the LA-1055 loader it lifts about 2,300 pounds, less than bigger skid steers but enough for the services he offers.
The owner says it's not the best for grading since loaders are meant to scoop and lift, not push, and visibility in front of the bucket is limited.
Mainly gravel driveway repairs with a six foot box blade and grading scraper, plus bush hogging with a six foot rotary cutter.
