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Skid Steers

A Tool Carrier That Still Defines Versatile, Zero Turn Machinery

Skid steers are among the oldest and most famous American-made equipment categories. Borne out of the Midwest farming industry in the 1950s, and never really that popular outside of North America, skid steers used to be the benchmark for compact hydraulic tool carrier sales in the United States until their compact cousin — the compact track loader — started outpacing skid steer sales. Skid steers use wheels, and track loaders use tracks. That’s the key difference between these two machine types. Both categories can run hundreds of attachments using powerful auxiliary hydraulic systems. High-flow hydraulics emerged in the 1980s to power larger, niche attachments. Today, this option is popular for high-powered skid steer operations, with flow ranges from 16 to 45 gpm.

Manufacturers have focused on operator usability, advanced technology, comfort and efficiency, alongside Tier 4 Final engines. Pressurized cabins, adjustable seats, backup cameras and ergonomic controls make operating feel like driving a car. Automated settings, like boom adjustments and wheel speeds, are made possible through electro-hydraulic (EH) joysticks. Options vary by style, brand, size and power, but choosing between a vertical- or radial-lift machine is crucial. Vertical lift excels at forklift-type and loading tasks, while radial lift suits heavier digging and attachments. Some good examples of skid steers include:

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Daedong Industrial Celebrates 70th Anniversary
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Gehl Announces Full Machine Two-Year/2,000-Hour Protection Plan for New Skid Steers and Track Loaders
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Case Releases Rad Limited Edition Red Skid Steer/Track Loader in Honor of 175th Anniversary
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New Holland Construction Adds C234 to Compact Track Loader Lineup

All-new model includes improved CTL track carrier design and heavy-duty steel features New Holland is enhancing its New Holland Skid Steer a...

April 26, 2017
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Share Your Dream Project to Win a New John Deere G-Series Skid Steer/Track Loader

How would you make a positive difference in your community if you won a new John Deere G-Series skid steer or compact track loader? John Dee...

April 17, 2017
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Black Splitter Wood Splitting Attachments Now Available Online

Atlantic Excavator Attachments has cemented a deal with Power Equipment Direct to begin selling Black Splitter wood splitting attachments on...

March 31, 2017
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Uncommon Implements: Unique Attachments for Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Implement Experts Offer Unique Tools to Diversify Skid Steer and Track Loader Operations The skid steer/track loader revolution has reached ...

March 27, 2017
Telehandlers
Four Wacker Neuson product launches at CONEXPO that will interest you

Wacker Neuson launched a ton of new equipment at CONEXPO. Here are three that you might find most intriguing. New all-wheel steer compact lo...

March 10, 2017
Skid Steers
Vermeer adds to mini skid steer line with CTX100 compact utility loader

Vermeer extended its CTX mini skid steer product line with the addition of the CTX100 compact utility loader. The CTX100 features vertical l...

March 10, 2017
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Details on Doosan’s three newly designed mobile generators

Doosan Portable Power now offers three newly designed models to its mobile generator lineup — G25, G50 and G70. The G25, G50 and ...

March 10, 2017
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