Skid steer loaders buying tips from other BuyerZone users

Sometimes, the best way to learn about the purchases you need to make for your business is from other people going through the same process. Here are tips submitted by other buyers of skid steers.

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Real world skid-steer prices

A sampling of actual prices paid by skid steer loader purchasers who have used BuyerZone's service.

Buying used Bobcats

Here's what you need to know before you purchase used Bobcats or any other brand skid steer.

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Skid steer loaders spec comparison

Our free Skid Steer Loaders Specs tool helps you narrow down your choices to the exact skid steers models that meet your needs.

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Find the best skid steer loader dealers

Get the most out of your skid steer loader purchase by making sure you buy from a reputable dealer who stands behind their vehicles.

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Pound-for-Pound, The Mightiest Around

CE's hands-on evaluation of seven mini skid-steer loaders points up the surprising power and versatility of these small workhorses. Dingo TX 425, Boxer TD-327, Vermeer S600TX, Ditch Witch SK650, Ramrod 1150 TD, Thomas 35DT, Bobcat MT55.

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Buying File Gallery: Mid-Sized Skid-Steers

Learn what major skid-steer maufacturers are offering, including New Holland, Bobcat, Volvo, Caterpillar, Case, John Deere, and more. Bobcat, Caterpillar, JCB, Volvo, New Holland, Mustang, Case, John Deere, Gehl, Komatsu, Thomas

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"Bowlful" of New Features for Bobcat's K-Series

Like adding vitamins and minerals to breakfast cereal, these new Bobcat K-Series loaders are fortified with chain-case, undercarriage, hydraulic and cooling-system enhancements.

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Controls Refine Great Skid-Steer Power

Cab and control refinements put a variety of weights, horsepowers and hydraulic capabilities at your fingertips in 1,600- to 2,200-pound skid-steer loaders

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Cummins Powers World's Strongest Skid-Steer

Increased torque and rated load keep Gehl's 7810E skid-steer loader on top.

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48-Minute Operation Changes Cat's Personality

That's how long it took to transform a Caterpillar 236 skid-steer into a real, mud-slinging crawler tractor

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Tournadozer Built for Speedy Earthmoving

High-speed dozer from R.G. LeTourneau was forerunner of the skid-steer loader

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New and Improved Skid-Steer Loaders

New Holland replaces its largest model, and adds a new 2,500-pound version

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Smaller Skid-Steers Always in Demand

Although more skid-steer buyers today are opting for larger models, smaller machines still have their place

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Off-Road Radials

Tires deliver strong wear and life benefits in tough applications

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Size-up skid-steer loaders

Versatility to run a wide array of attachments means performance can be measured using several different criteria. You must understand how you intend to use the loader and determine which criteria are important.

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Buying used skid steers

Buying used skid steer loaders involves more than just choosing the right model and the right accessories: you have to find a vendor you can trust and work with for the long term.

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Today's skid steers

A Staple on every jobsite, today’s skid steers range from compact powerhouses built to fit in the tightest spaces up to hefty workhorses able to keep pace with much larger pieces of equipment.

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Getting hitched to the right skid steer trailer

unning hundreds of different attachments gives these tool carriers great flexibility on a project, which is essential with today’s ever-demanding contracts and customers.

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Clean sweep

Three styles of skid steer broom attachments tackle all types of debris removal.

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Wheelbase is key to skid-steer productivity

While almost anybody can make skid-steer loaders move fast, they require finesse and a sense of balance to finish jobs smoothly.

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Steering clear

Decrease downtime with a set maintenance routine for skid steers.

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Roll on

Expand your tire knowledge and get the most out of your new set of wheels.

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Bobcat skid steer loaders

Many people use the brand name "Bobcat" to refer to the entire class of machines.

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Cleaning up with straight blades on skid steers and pickups

Before deciding whether to strap a blade onto your pickup or onto a skid steer, consider what types of jobs you will be doing and under what conditions.

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Used skid loader dealers

Buying used skid steer loaders involves more than just choosing the right model and the right accessories: you have to find a vendor you can trust and work with for the long term.

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Evaluating skid loaders

There are three central questions about size you’ll need to answer when evaluating skid loaders.

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