Skid steers aren’t mammoth pieces of construction equipment, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in versatility and maneuverability. A skid steer loader’s compactness and agility allows it to go where larger machines cannot venture, making it ideal for applications that require working in tight spaces. And with the wide assortment of tools and attachments that are available with most models, one skid steer is often capable of performing the role of many machines, which can result in substantial cost savings for any construction company.
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Skid steers aren’t mammoth pieces of construction equipment, but what they lack in size, they more than make up for in versatility and maneuverability. A skid steer loader’s compactness and agility allows it to go where larger machines cannot venture, making it ideal for applications that require working in tight spaces. And with the wide assortment of tools and attachments that are available with most models, one skid steer is often capable of performing the role of many machines, which can result in substantial cost savings for any construction company.
Skid Steer Loaders News and New Products
Fri April 27, 2018
Companies Test Autonomous Skid Steer on Job Site for First Time
A construction site in Billings, Mont., saw some robotic action April 25 as companies tested driverless equipment....
Mon April 09, 2018
Skid Steer Manufacturers Sound Off on Technology Trends
The “big boys” in the world of construction equipment are the machines that tend to dominate any job site, such as bulldozers, wheel loaders and backhoes....
Tue December 12, 2017
Skid Steer Loader Tire ROI Plays Huge Role in Overall Machine ROI
The tires on your skid steer loader contribute to your productivity and profitability in a big way. So, give them serious consideration....
Fri April 14, 2017
Special Guest Blog- 18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers
Your skid-steer represents a significant investment for your fleet. The key to getting the most out of your investment includes:• minimizing operating costs,• reducing downtime, and• extending its life....
Mon April 28, 2014
Cyril Keller Recalls Entrepreneurial Skid Steer Gamble
In 1958, Louis Keller drove his truck into the barnyard of western Minnesota turkey farmer John Sonstegard....
Thu April 02, 2020
Arizona Native Puts on One-Man Skid Steer Stunt Show
Anyone fortunate enough to attend the Black Sheep Skid or view its shows on YouTube has seen why these performances get a lot of attention. Black Sheep Skid is a stunt show run by Jake Hatch that illustrates one man's attempt to bring a unique brand of entertainment to parades, rodeos, county and state fairs, demolition derbies, races and monster truck rallies....
Tue March 31, 2020
ASV Highlights New 2-Year, 2,000-Hour Loader Warranty
ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, backs up the quality of its equipment with a new 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty for its Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders....
Tue March 31, 2020
Kubota's SSV Series Skid Steers
Kubota's skid steer loaders include the SSV65 and SSV75. With standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics, Kubota's skid steers will meet the needs of construction, rental and agriculture customers....
Thu March 26, 2020
Wacker Neuson Introduces SW32 Skid Steers, ST40 and ST50 Compact Track Loaders
Wacker Neuson has expanded its growing skid steer and compact track loader line with a selection of 100-hp models. The SW32 skid steer and ST40 and ST50 compact track loaders bring maximum power and efficiency to the job site....
Tue March 24, 2020
Cat SMART Attachments Come Together with Machine in Revolutionary Way
Three new Cat SMART attachments, the dozer blade, grader blade and backhoe, are designed to add significant versatility to a range of D3 Series Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and multi-terrain loaders....
Wed March 11, 2020
Wacker Neuson Introduces 100-hp Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders
Wacker Neuson has expanded its growing skid steer and compact track loader line with a selection of 100-hp models. The SW32 skid steer and ST40 and ST50 compact track loaders bring maximum power and efficiency to the job site....
Wed March 11, 2020
John Deere Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Skid Steers With Restored Model
John Deere is commemorating 50 years of being in the skid steer loader business in 2020 and will display a restored JD24 Loader model at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas. Introduced in 1970, the JD24 loader provided operators with the power to get more done with a compact machine in various construction, landscaping and moving materials in mining applications....
Tue March 10, 2020
ASV's New RT-50 is Lighter, Faster, Stronger — Showing Off Benefits of Small CTLs
ASV Holdings Inc. , an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, offers the new mid-size RT-50 Posi-Track loader. The new loader features an industry-leading performance-to-weight ratio and joins the RT-25 and RT-40 — two of the industry's smallest sit-in compact track loaders — as a powerful, lightweight machine....
Wed March 04, 2020
ST Series Attachments Provide Ability to Complete Milling, Stabilizing Jobs with the Same Tool
Loegering Power Attachments, an ASV Holdings Inc. brand, introduced the ST Series stabilizing and milling skid steer and compact track loader attachments to the North American market. Made up of the ST1000 and ST600, the ST Series attachments are versatile and give contractors in the construction and roadwork industries the ability to complete milling and stabilizing applications with the same tool....
Thu February 20, 2020
John Deere Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Skid Steers
John Deere is commemorating 50 years of being in the skid steer loader business in 2020 and will display a restored JD24 loader model at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas. Introduced in 1970, the JD24 loader provided operators with the power to get more done with a compact machine in various construction, landscaping and moving materials in mining applications....
The Skid Steer's Origin
Virtually every type of construction equipment has an interesting story behind its beginnings and skid steers are certainly not an exception.
Louis and Cyril Keller had begun thinking using a type of skid steer in the mid-1950s.The brothers arrived a barnyard in western Minnesota in 1958 to speak with a farmer about a machine they had that could help him clean up manure more efficiently. The farmer was not impressed with what he saw was a 'big toy.' But the brothers were unfazed by the farmer's initial skepticism, so, they proceeded to demonstrate their 'toy' by cleaning the farm 'for free. The farmer changed his in mind in a hurry and immediately ordered two of these skid steers for himself. Of course, there's a lot more to this story and to read the rest of it, click here: https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/cyril-keller-recalls-entrepreneurial-skid-steer-gamble/22651.
