a Honey Bees Unlimited snip followed by > my comments..
Gene, Do you recall size of loader used in past?
> the model we used was a mid sized bob cat but I do not recall the exact model number. some of the limits would depend on the size and weight of the pallets that you are using.... with very heavy hives a four way pallet of double deep hives would make the mid sized machine a bit tippy...
> the rig we use had a standard 'one way' hoist attached directly and this does require a one way hydraulic valve for the lift. now a lot of equipment comes with a quick attach option which should allow you to use forks, mast or bucket.
>as to wheel or track these machines are very heavy and do require a heavy built trailer for transport. in soft of wet ground the wheel version will sink and bottom out very quickly < which is why I asked about this choice since I would think the track version have more tread on the ground and are less likely to get stuck.
Gene in Central Texas...
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