Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders

You May Also Like


Bobcat Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Bobcat 440b specs

Bobcat 440b

Bobcat t650 specs

Bobcat T650

bobcat mt120 specs

Bobcat MT120

Bobcat l85

Bobcat L85

Bobcat mt50 specs

Bobcat Mt50

John Deere Skid Steers and Track Loaders

John Deere 326d specs

John Deere 326D

john deere 332e specs

John Deere 332E

John Deere 328d

John Deere 328D

John Deere 8875

John Deere 8875

john deere 312gr

John Deere 312GR

Case Skid Steers and Track Loaders

Case 1835 specs

Case 1835

Case Tr320 specs

Case TR320

Case sv280 specs

Case Sv280

case tr270 specs

Case Tr270

case sr150 skid steer

Case SR150

Skid Steer FAQs


Because it turns by skidding its wheels or tracks instead of steering them. One side moves faster than the other to change direction.

It’s a versatile machine for digging, lifting, grading, and moving materials.

Many people call it a “Bobcat,” which is actually a popular brand of skid steer.

No, it’s easy to learn with some practice.

Use a skid steer on hard, flat surfaces like concrete or asphalt, and a compact track loader on soft, uneven, or muddy terrain for better traction.

Common attachments include buckets, forks, augers, trenchers, sweepers, and grapples.

No. A skid steer is smaller and more versatile than a bulldozer.

Yes, with the right attachment, it can dig effectively.

No, but a skid steer can use forklift attachments.

It’s more compact, more maneuverable, and supports many attachments.

Don’t overload, drive on unsafe slopes, or lift people in the bucket.

Most run on diesel, but some smaller models use gasoline.

An attachment used to break up hard ground or surfaces.

A tracked version of a skid steer for better traction and stability.

Yes, it’s excellent for grading and leveling surfaces.

Radial lift loaders have a simple curved lift path, making them strong for digging and pushing. Vertical lift loaders have a more upright lift path, providing better reach and stability at higher dump heights. If your work is mostly ground-level, go for radial lift. If you need frequent loading at height, vertical lift is the smarter investment.

Radial lift is best for ground-level work such as grading, digging, backfilling, and landscaping tasks.

Vertical lift is ideal when loading trucks, handling pallets, or working at higher lift heights, thanks to its superior reach and stability.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.