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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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Innovative Iron Awards 2016: Case Introduces Its Largest and Most Powerful Skid Steer Ever
December 13, 2016
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Innovative Iron Awards 2016: John Deere Large-Frame G-Series Skid Steers
December 13, 2016
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JDLink Telematics Added as an Option for John Deere Large-Frame Skid Steer/Compact Track Loaders
December 7, 2016
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Attachment Experts at Worksaver Exhibit for the First Time at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Worksaver Inc. is exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG for the first time in 2017. Worksaver will be in Gold Hall, Booth No. G71225, featuring its ...

December 6, 2016
Skid Steers
Friday Fun: Vanderstappen Farms Wins Free Use of a New Gehl R190 Skid Loader

Jim Vanderstappen of Hebron, Ill., stopped by the Gehl booth at Wisconsin Farm Technology in Lake Geneva, Wis., to look at a new G...

December 2, 2016
Skid Steers
Scope AR and Caterpillar Deliver First Augmented Reality-Based Remote Support Platform for Heavy Industry

Scope AR’s platform to be available to more than 160 Cat dealers, Cat machinery users and others under the Cat brand worldwide &n...

November 29, 2016
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LoJack Releases Its 2015 Construction Equipment Theft Study

LoJack, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CalAmp and a leader in vehicle and construction equipment theft recovery and advanced fleet management ...

November 14, 2016
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Caterpillar Sanford Plant Reaches Quarter-Million-Machine Milestone (Now Enjoy this Video)

Established in 1999, the Caterpillar production facility in Sanford, N.C., recently reached a significant milestone when the 250,000th ...

November 8, 2016
Skid Steers
CASE Introduces New SV340 Skid Steer for Heavy-Duty Earthmoving and Attachment Use

3,400-pound rated operating capacity and 9,531-pound breakout force continue CASE tradition of providing greater strength and power in a pra...

November 1, 2016
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New Bobcat M2-Series Loaders Offer Performance, Comfort and Visibility Enhancements

This fall, Bobcat Company is expanding on the popularity of its current M-Series loaders by introducing the new M2-Series skid-steer, compac...

October 26, 2016
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