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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:

Bobcat’s S Series Loaders | Cat’s Next Gen Loaders | Case’s B Series Loaders

Takeuchi Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide
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Mustang Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide
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Yanmar Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide
July 21, 2016
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Terex Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide
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Kubota Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide

Getting the Job Done with Maximum Efficiency and Comfort For more than a decade, Kubota has held the title as the world’s to...

July 19, 2016
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ASV Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide

This Seasoned Track Loader Vet Enters the Skid Steer Market While ASV’s line of skid steer loaders were just introduced in July 2015, ...

July 19, 2016
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Wacker Neuson Skid Steers — 2016 Spec Guide

The Famed Global Brand Builds in America for the Local Contractor Wacker Neuson introduced its specially designed skid steer line to the Nor...

July 18, 2016
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Manitou Americas Gives Away Free Use of a Gehl R190 Skid Loader at 2016 Wisconsin Farm Tech...

Manitou Group, world leader in all-terrain material handling, will be present at this year’s Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, in Lake G...

July 14, 2016
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Q3 Economic Outlook Forecasts 0.9% Growth in Equipment and Software Investment

Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow a sluggish 0.9 percent in 2016, according to the Q3 update to the 2016 Equipment Le...

July 14, 2016
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Statement from the Diesel Technology Forum Regarding the Mitigation Aspects of the Volkswagen Settlement Announcement

Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement regarding the announcements by the U....

July 1, 2016
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CASE and CNH Industrial Contribute to Record-Breaking 2016 Victory Garden Blitz

CASE Construction Equipment and CNH Industrial donated a skid steer to the 8th Annual Victory Garden Blitz, located in the Greater Milwaukee...

June 20, 2016
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