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 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....
Tue April 16, 2019
ASV Promotes Nick Schrapp to Product Reliability, Testing Manager
Nick Schrapp has been promoted to product reliability and testing manager of ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers. Schrapp will be primarily responsible for managing product testing, reliability and field issue resolutions involving the manufacturer's products....
Thu April 11, 2019
JCB Teleskid — Most Versatile Machine in Contractor's Fleet
When he's not working on his family's 300-year-old farm, Mac Hunter is an excavating contractor and owner of Hunter Trucking and Excavation in Topsham, Maine. His company offers quality excavation, local quarry services, expert equipment moving and complete trucking services....
Thu April 11, 2019
Case Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
Case Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3rd at its Wichita, Kan. plant. Case first built skid steers in 1969 at its Burlington, Iowa, facility, before eventually moving production to Wichita....
Wed April 03, 2019
John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth
John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019....
Wed March 27, 2019
ASV Expands Dealer Presence in Final Months of 2018
ASV Holdings Inc. added several new dealers to its dealer network in Q4 of 2018 — R&S Industries Inc. , Robin Rents and Kruseman Implement Inc. , plus new locations for Heavy Machines Inc. , Buckeye Power Sales and Delta Power Equipment....
Wed March 06, 2019
Winters are long in Minnesota, and a general contractor from a small town near Minneapolis has found a creative way to fill the cold days and impress the neighbors at the same time. Eric Fobbe of Buffalo, Minn., spent a recent weekend building a 20-ft....
Wed February 13, 2019
ASV Debuts New Brand Strategy, Improves Customer Experience with New Website
ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has introduced a new brand strategy highlighting the product features and qualities that make ASV an industry leader and allow customers to get more done in more places....
Wed January 30, 2019
ASV Names 2018 Dealer Award Winners
ASV Holdings Inc.,an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announced its 2018 dealer award winners. The awards honored top-performing and loyal members of its growing list of dealers at the company's annual dealer meeting....
Tue January 29, 2019
Case Precision Laser Grading Box Attachment
The Case laser grading box, a precision-enabled attachment for Case skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), is ideal for concrete subgrade, athletic fields, parking lots, driveways, equestrian arenas and other fine-grading applications....
Thu January 24, 2019
Wacker Neuson Launches Series II Large Frame Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders
Wacker Neuson is launching its Series II large frame skid steer and compact track loaders to the market in early 2019. The new SW24, SW28, ST35 and ST45 offer the latest enhanced cab design and service accessibility....
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.
