Updated: April 21st, 2009 12:07 PM GMT-05:00
Matching Skid Steers & Attachments
CEAttachments
Heavy-duty attachments need to be carefully paired with the right skid steers.
Bobcat - Doosan Infracore
Instructions must be given to customers at the point of rental to ensure the proper usage of attachments and skid steers.
JCB Inc.
The density of the material in a bucket can affect the performance of the attachment. There are many variables to keep in mind when pairing an attachment with a skid steer.
By Lisa Cleaver
It might also help to list the attachment's requirements for proper usage on the rental agreement. For instance, says Koch with Paladin, rental businesses can point out that the sweeper being rented requires an 1,800-pound rated load capacity and a maximum of 25 gpm. "The training of the customer should always include a discussion of appropriate specifications and potential damages that can arise," he says.
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