Skid steers are lighter than track loaders, making them easier to transport, often with less time and cost. They also have a solid reputation in the construction world, thanks to top manufacturers that have built quality machines throughout the years. Both machines are known for their great maneuverability.

Simply put, no. there is no grandfather rule that applies to skid steer certification. With the skid steer falling under Mobile Equipment Section 16 in British Columbia and Section 19 in Alberta, it would require operators to be recertified every three years.

At that rate you have the possibility of making up to $140,000 a year if you work 5 eight-hour days a week! That’s more than triple the price of the skid steer itself already. So just doing demo jobs for one year will have paid off your skid steer more than 3x!

No. A license is not a requirement when one is driving a skid-steer loader.

Training Requirements OSHA’s Code of Federal Regulations Subpart C “General Safety And Health” provisions require skid-steer operators to be trained under CFR 1926.21(b)(2) and CFR 1926.20(b)(4) requirements. The employer is required to train skid-steer operators so that they can recognize and avoid unsafe conditions.

A skid loader, also known as a skid steer, is a compact piece of equipment used for excavating. Bobcat- Bobcat is a brand of skid steer, so the answer to the question posed at the beginning of this article is: There’s no difference between a Bobcat and a skid steer!

In terms of popularity among the twelve brands, Bobcat is the most popular with almost 28% of the overall market share, while Caterpillar and Deere round out the top three. The rest of the ten brands, in order of popularity, are: New Holland, Case, Gehl, JCB, Mustang, Volvo, and Terex.

Who makes the best skid steer?

• Bobcat skid steer loaders set the industry standard for reliability, quality and performance.
• Caterpillar is one of the industry leaders in all things construction, and if you take a look at any job site, chances are you’ll see their plant and equipment being used.

Look over the skid steer for signs of damage. Scuffs, cracks, bent components, scratches, dents, worn cables and welds are all signs of extensive damage to the machine. Remember to check the battery, seatbelt, steering, canopy, lights and windows to make sure they’re functioning properly.

Value falls off over 3000 to 3500 hours. Machines under 2k hours sell best. Most track loaders are due for a rebuild at 3000 hours here. We use skid steers 85% scrapping freestalls, easy work for them, but subjected to splashing manure and all kinds of weather,mostly temperature.

When time comes to replace these skid steers, they draw about 25 percent of original purchase price in resale value. In fact, though, a third of owners of 1,600- to 2,200-pound machines nets 35 to 64 percent of purchase price, and a quarter of 2,200-pound and larger skid steers draw that much at resale.

Skid steers also use less fuel and require significantly less maintenance. “Tracks remain highly engineered,” says Chang, “while skid steer tires have almost become commoditized and have a well-established supply chain.” Because of their lighter weight, skid steers can reduce transport costs, says Scotese.

Every 250 to 500 hours