Skid Steers Dismantled Machines

About Skid Steers

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Bobcat T740 Track Skid Steer

Skid steers, also informally called “skid loaders” (or “Bobcats” after the popular skid-steer brand), are invaluable for construction and landscaping due to their excellent maneuverability, compact size, and versatility. Besides the standard bucket on the front end, the little machines can use attachments such as augers, grapplers, breakers, forks, saws, and trenchers. They can also be equipped with dozer blades or land levelers for undertaking such tasks as levelling tee boxes, for instance. In the event that you need to make course changes, they can also attach stump grinders to make quick work of the toughest aspect of tree removal.

Skid steers get their name from the way you steer them, which is a little reminiscent of the way the tracks work on a military tank. Instead of turning the front wheels to one side or the other—they only point straight ahead—you apply power to the right side wheels or track through one hydraulic circuit, and power to the left side wheels/track through a separate circuit. Give the right side more power than the left, for example, and the machine will turn to the left, skidding its wheels or tracks as it does so.

Track vs. Wheel Skid Steers

Compared to tracked models, wheeled skid steers are generally quieter, faster, and more fuel-efficient, but less suitable for rough terrain. Tracked models, sometimes called “compact track loaders,” exhibit better traction and flotation in muddy or sandy conditions. They’re also generally more sure-footed on inclines and better at withstanding the wear and tear of driving over debris.

Find The Right Skid Steer

You’ll find thousands of new and used track and wheel skid steers for sale on NeedTurfEquipment.com from leading manufacturers like Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Deere, Gehl, JCB, Kubota, New Holland, Takeuchi, and many others.