Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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After 20 hours of real work, the Derette XC1100 has become my go-to mini skid steer. In this video, I break down what it does well, what it doesn’t, and whether it’s actually worth buying.

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Goto Derette at DeretteLoader.com

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