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Skid Steer Attachments Offer Endless Road of Options

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Attachments such as this Bradco Cold Planer from Paladin Light Construction allow contractors to use one skid steer for multiple applications from pavement repair to more specialized tasks.

Coneqtec/Universals DC5500 compaction plate fits on regular and mini-skid steers and helps compact soil so the pavement is less likely to crack and/or shift.

Vibratory rollers compact base materials and allow a skid steer to take the place of larger rollers, saving a contractor time and money. Bobcat offers two sizes in both a padded and smooth drum.

Slot cutters, such as this one from Coneqtec/Universal, are often used in pavement repair and allow a contractor to make cuts and repairs without destorying the entire surface.

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"There are basically two components to those hydraulics," Guthrie says. "You have the flow - which is how much fluid is flowing in gallons per minute - and then you have the pressure of that flow - which is in psi." If the skid steer does not deliver the minimum horsepower for that attachment it won't run effectively or won't run at all. For that reason, basing your size decision on flow alone will cause trouble for contractors. To find out the theoretical hydraulic horsepower of a skid steer you multiply the flow by the pressure and then divide that number by 1,714, Guthrie says. Once you know how much hydraulic horsepower your skid steer has you are on your way to finding the right size attachment.

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