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Shopping for a skid steer? Answer these 6 questions before you buy.

Shopping for a skid steer? Answer these 6 questions before you buy

Because of the variety of sizes and prices, and because of their versatility using attachments, skid steers have become equipment most contractors can use in their fleet.
Because of the variety of sizes and prices, and because of their versatility using attachments, skid steers have become equipment most contractors can use in their fleet.
Vertical lift path skid steers are options for contractors who plan on lifting material into dump trucks as opposed to simply moving material across a jobsite.
Vertical lift path skid steers are options for contractors who plan on lifting material into dump trucks as opposed to simply moving material across a jobsite.
Contractors working on sensitive surfaces can select skid steers where all four wheels turn, reducing the “skid” and protecting the surface.
Contractors working on sensitive surfaces can select skid steers where all four wheels turn, reducing the “skid” and protecting the surface.
Determine in advance which attachments you will be using so you can match the hydraulic needs of the attachment with the hydraulic power of the skid steer.
Determine in advance which attachments you will be using so you can match the hydraulic needs of the attachment with the hydraulic power of the skid steer.

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He adds skid steers are also compact enough to be towed and easily transported from one job site to another, generally without requiring a commercial driver's license.

"It's very critical to look at what application it is and what you're going to use the machine for to pick the right machine," Fitzgerald says.

Verdon says that because of skid steers versatility they are an option for most contractors. But he cautions that in some cases other equipment might be more productive. "A backhoe attachment on a skid steer loader provides you with a flexible solution if you need to dig with your machine, but a backhoe loader might be more efficient if you do not need to transport your equipment too far," Verdon says. "If you require productivity and more digging capacity, you might want to consider an excavator. It all depends on a specific application and the most cost-effective way to complete your task."

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