About Skid Steer Loaders & Attachments
A skid steer loader is a compact, highly manoeuvrable machine equipped with lifting arms for earthmoving, lifting and material handling in construction, landscaping and agricultural projects. Skid steers, often referred to as ‘Bobcats’ due to the popular brand, are equipped with wheels or tracks and can operate in tight spaces, making them ideal for areas with limited access.
What makes a skid steer loader so versatile is their ability to use a wide range of attachments, allowing them to perform multiple tasks with a single machine. Common skid steer attachments include:
- Buckets – Used for scooping, lifting and grading materials.
- Trenchers - Used for digging trenches for utilities, pipes or cables.
- Augers – Ideal for drilling holes for fencing, foundations, and landscaping.
- Pallet forks – Used for lifting palletised materials in construction and warehouse operations.
- Blades - Ideal for grading, leveling, and clearing surfaces
- Brush cutters and slashers – Designed for land clearing and vegetation management.
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