Skid loaders may have more available accessories than Ken and Barbie!
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. 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.
Skid loaders may have more available accessories than Ken and Barbie!
Newer machines and accessories are designed to be 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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