If your skid steer gets stuck in mud or snow, you have a few options to get it out. You can tow it out with another vehicle or equipment like a tractor. Another option is to use the bucket attachment to wiggle the skid steer out of the muck. If you have a cable or … Read more
Employed skid steer operators make between $30,000 and $40,000 a year depending on location. The average hourly rate is $17. As an independent contractor, however, you could charge much more for skid steer work. Some skid steer owners charge as much as $100 per hour just to clear snow or brush. Of course, you are … Read more
While loading a skid steer onto a trailer, proper planning and analysis is essential to prevent tipping, slipping and other accidents. Many heavy equipment operators treat loading equipment onto trailers as routine. But it is a hazardous job that can result in injuries and even fatalities as this Department of Energy report points out. In … Read more
Bobcat is the most popular skid steer brand. So popular that many people refer to skid steers generally as Bobcats. But it’s not the only high quality and reliable skid steer in the market. Other proven brands include Caterpillar, JCB, Case, John Deere, New Holland and Kubota. These are companies that make lots of other … Read more
Skid steers are generally easier to operate and maneuver compared to bigger equipment like a backhoe or excavator. But you still need to learn how to operate one. A skid steer’s compact size can actually be a tipping hazard if you are not careful or skilled enough. In this guide, we do a walkthrough on … Read more
Skid steer loaders are powerful, compact machines that are especially suited to moving dirt. You see these handy machines hard at work on landscaping projects, job sites and other nonagricultural pursuits, but they are also extremely useful at your local feed store for moving pallets of feed and bales of hay with ease, and they … Read more
Moving a shed can be a real challenge, but there are many reasons why you might want to move a small shed on your farm or homestead. Figuring out exactly what to do can involve quite a bit of complex calculation, but you’ll be happy to know that you can use your skid steer to … Read more
You may hear the term high flow in relation to a great many different types of skid loaders that have various degrees of flow and pressure. Flow may range from 26 – 40 GPM (gallons per minute). Pressure levels range between 3,000 to 5,000 PSI (pounds per square inch). So how do I know if … Read more
Having a skid steer makes it easy to grade and level your yard or other small areas. Assuming that you are proficient in operating this type of machinery, you simply need to follow the steps below. Read on to learn more on how to grade a yard with a skid steer. Grading A Yard With … Read more
Over forty years ago, Bobcat company developed the skid steer. This is a popular, compact machine that is extremely useful in farming and a wide variety of other applications. These versatile little powerhouses can be used with a wide variety of attachments to perform many different types of jobs. Because they are small, they are … Read more
There are several different ways to move a non-running skid steer, but no matter which one you choose, it can be quite a task because the vast majority of skid steers are not equipped with a neutral gear. Even so, there is a workaround for that problem for some types of skid steers as described … Read more
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