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As such, Multiquip offers a 5.5-gal. tank, while Stone Construction Equipment offers a 7-gal. model.

Tire/track options ¬- Options include standard pneumatic, foam-filled and non-marking foam-filled tires, as well as rubber tracks.

Many contractors opt for pneumatic tires. But if you have a jobsite with a lot of nails or other objects that can cut tires, you might want to consider foam filled. "They won't go flat," says Faler. "And the foam that manufacturers use today offers the cushion of pneumatic tires, so you won't feel all the bumps in the terrain."

Most buggies also come with dual wheels, with the option to remove the outer wheels so the unit can fit through doorways and into backyards. "Our quick-disconnect feature is a patented release mechanism, which allows the outer tires to be quickly removed so the unit narrows from 46 in.," says Varel. "With the outer tires removed, contractors can fit through 36-in. doors."

For more rugged underfoot conditions, IHI/Compact Excavator Sales offers dedicated rubber tracks on its Canycom power buggy. "[With tires], you may have to lay down 2x4s or planks if you're in sand, gravel or muddy conditions so you won't get stuck," says Aldridge. "With rubber tracks, you can go through those conditions without having to take the time to lay a path."