[sdcantrell56]

We have pretty much used the same design the past 2 seasons albeit with improvements on manufacturability and maintenance each year and really even the 2 seasons before; however with different materials. It is awfully hard to argue against a well designed 6/8wd drivetrain particularly when taking into account time to manufacture/design/program. I am a firm believer in sticking with the basic skid steer drivetrain unless there is some never before seen drastic change next year.

THere is a lot to be said for having a general idea of the drive walking into the season and just being able to churn one out in the first week or so and devote all of your time towards perfecting a manipulator.