It was going to cost a fortune to rent a skid steer loader long enough to complete Trinity Dome, let alone the other projects we have planned. So it seemed like a natural idea to go ahead and buy one.
After lot of shopping and consideration, we decided upon a Thomas 175 from Schuurmans Farm Supply instead of more mainstream brands (Deere, Bobcat, etc.). This was mostly due to the five year warranty and easier maintenance schedule.