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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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Black Splitter Wood Splitting Attachments Now Available Online
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Attachments
Uncommon Implements: Unique Attachments for Skid Steers and Track Loaders
March 27, 2017
Telehandlers
Four Wacker Neuson product launches at CONEXPO that will interest you
March 10, 2017
Skid Steers
Vermeer adds to mini skid steer line with CTX100 compact utility loader
March 10, 2017
Skid Steers
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
Mini Excavators
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017: Photo recap of days 2 and 3

It is officially Day 3 of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, but we’d believe it if you said it was really day 33. There is so much happening and so muc...

March 9, 2017
Skid Steers
Check out Ditch Witch’s new mini skid steer #CONEXPO

Ideally suited for a variety of demanding landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs, Ditch Witch discussed its new construction-grade SK1050 ...

March 9, 2017
Telehandlers
Check out this JCB Teleskid (skid steer/track loader with telescopic boom) that debuted at #CONEXPO

JCB pioneered telescopic technology with the launch of the Loadall nearly 40 years ago and today it’s the biggest selling telescopic h...

March 8, 2017
Skid Steers
John Deere extends in-base JDLink from three to five years on construction, forestry machines

In an effort to better meet the needs of today’s customer and the evolving job site, John Deere is extending its JDLink in-base subscr...

March 8, 2017
Compact Track Loaders
Bobcat will display M2-Series loaders at 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Bobcat Co. will exhibit a variety of compact equipment, including its M2-Series loaders, in two booths — G4476 and G4876 — locat...

February 14, 2017
Skid Steers
New Holland Construction Manufactures its 250,000th Skid Steer Loader

New Holland Construction recently announced that it has manufactured its 250,000th skid steer loader to date. New Holland Construction ...

January 31, 2017
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