I frequently rent one for a day to unload a semi-load of timbers being delivered to the job site. It's much easier than moving my forklift from the shop. A larger sized tracked skidsteer is very powerful, compact and nimble, and also are easy to tote around. I would stay away from a wheeled skidsteer if you are going to do a lot of off-road work. Their downside is the lack of visibility, it can be a bit tricky when you are reaching up high to line things up. They have the same fork spacing as most forklifts and I have never had any issue moving 25' timbers around.