I am at a critical point in the starting phase in picking a machine. They are both 205-215k here in north Texas. I’m thinking CAT however i thought i have read on some reviews that it’s cooling package doesn’t perform as well as bobcat. At that price i will have to go used it do monthly rentals for the first few months. Does anyone have any advice for a newb like me.

UPDATE TO ADD: I found the best independent agent who insures all over the US, so if you need a referral let me know! $140,000 in equipment covered and GL 1M/2M for $1900/yr!! I am getting quoted close to $7500 a year for inland marine and general liability insurance. That doesn’t even include commercial auto. Can anyone let me know what I’m doing wrong and why it’s costing so much to be covered? I want to add, ERGO Next is not an inland marine insurance provider. They do not cover up to $140,000 worth of equipment. So that’s not an option for me. Maybe for general liability but how can I get a reasonable inland marine quote?

I’ve ran Facebook ads for 10+ years in real estate and now running ads for forestry mulching I’m glad to see something’s don’t change. The comments are always the best. This guy left a non kid friendly comment on my ad and I had to laugh at it.

So I created a contract with the help of Ai...it's 22 pages long....seems excessive ha. What do your contracts look like?

Dropped off deposit and signed paperwork today. Be able to get some photos and videos up for ads next week if weather cooperates.