How to choose the right skid steer attachments

From construction to landscaping and agriculture, skid steer loaders and attachments offer unmatched versatility 

Skid steer loaders are the ultimate all-rounders - adaptable, powerful and ready for any task. 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. By adding augers, trenchers, brush cutters and rippers, skid steers can be used as a bobcat, tiller, backhoe, excavator, trencher or auger in construction, landscaping and agriculture projects.

Buckets

Skid steer loaders can be fitted with a variety of buckets to suit different tasks - whether it’s a 4-in-1 bucket for multi-purpose use, a general purpose bucket for everyday jobs, grapple bucket for handling bulky materials or a rock bucket for tough terrain. 

Augers

Skid steer loaders paired with auger bit and auger drive attachments are a powerful solution for heavy-duty post hole digging. The auger drive delivers strong torque and efficient performance, while the auger bit cuts efficiently into the ground - making it ideal for landscaping, fencing and construction tasks. 

Trenchers

Whether you're laying cables, pipes or irrigation systems, skid steer trenchers are a fast and efficient solution for narrow trenching tasks. For larger or deeper trenching jobs, a mini excavator may be the better choice.

Pallet forks

A skid steer loader fitted with pallet forks offers the strength and versatility for most heavy duty tasks. If your job site involves frequent pallet handling, a high-performance forklift is likely the best choice for speed, efficiency and safety. Coates provides both options to suit your specific site needs.

Brush cutters 

Whether you're clearing a path through overgrown fields or maintaining a lawn and hedgerows, high performance brush cutters make life easier. These powerful attachments are designed to handle dense vegetation, small trees and thick underbrush with ease - ideal for landscaping, agriculture and site preparation.

Sweepers 

Someone's got to clean up at the start or end of the work day, and a skid steer loader with a sweeper attachment makes sweeping paths and factory floors fast and efficient. These utility brooms are built for heavy-duty environments, easily collecting dust, debris, stones and other materials.

Hire a versatile skid steer loader today

Those may be the most common skid steer attachments, but there are plenty more available to handle all sorts of specific tasks, from dozer blades and concrete profilers to crane jibs. Coates has tyre and rubber-tracked skid steers with attachments to take care of any job.

Explore our range of skid steer loaders and attachments or visit your local branch​