Skid loaders may have more available accessories than Ken and Barbie!
for the day, wipe it down again. Try keeping couplings from being exposed to dust and wind as much as possible when not being used.
A Word About Attachments
Another reason that the skid steer is so popular is its versatility. The machine itself comes in three general sizes: large frame, medium frame and small frame( also known as a mini). A skid loader also may have more available accessories than Barbie and Ken( there are literally dozens)! In addition to hauling heavy loads, a skid steer can be used as a brush cutter, a trencher, a grapple or a forklift, depending on the attachment that is used. Do you need to install long runs of fencing? With an auger attachment, you can dig hundreds of feet of post holes in quick time. Are you removing hundreds of feet of fencing? A tree and post puller will handle that job nicely. You can get attachments that turn a skid loader into a dozer, a stump grinder, a snow blower, a snowplow or a stump bucket. A nice array of landscaping accessories is also available, such as a tiller, a mulcher, a power rake, a spreader and even a sweeper.
Not all of these accessories require hydraulics, but many of them do. Some use high-flow hydraulics; others low-flow. Which one do you need? It depends on the job.
Skid loaders may have more available accessories than Ken and Barbie!
For example, if you are going to be doing very heavy-duty work and the attachment has its own motor, you will want to go with high flow. The type of oil to use will also depend on the job. Be sure to do your due diligence when purchasing an attachment.
Another question that arises is whether all attachments are interchangeable. The answer is a qualified yes. Newer machines and accessories are designed to be
Medium frame skid steer with rotary cultivator / ground leveler attachment.
interchangeable, but some older machines will not take all the newer attachments and vice versa. Make sure you check the compatibility when planning to purchase an accessory or renting one for your older machine.
“ Use the right tool for the job” is an old saw that has stood the test of time. Skid steers, compact loaders and multi-loaders, along with all their accessories, have made it possible to have exactly the right tool for virtually any heavy-duty job out there. And regular maintenance, whether scheduled or unscheduled, will ensure that these outstanding tools will last for years, if not decades.
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