Skid Steers For Sale in United Kingdom

Typically equipped with a bucket upfront, these machines can make light work of a range of lifting and loading tasks, with the option of adding other attachments to the boom to cope with more specific deployments. Manufacturers such as JCB, Bobcat and Komatsu make skid-steer loaders, and you can procure these machines second-hand with lots of life left in them. The main reason to choose a skid-steer loader is if you require a piece of equipment that can move very quickly and unobtrusively around a site without requiring the same upfront investment or long-term commitment to running costs that might come with a larger example of a loader.

There are even models which are built to be as narrow as possible, with the wheel-locking steer mechanism meaning they can turn on a sixpence and squeeze through small gaps. So if there is not much room available and you want to move heavy loads, a skid-steer vehicle is a good choice.

Different skid-steer loaders may be set up to offer different lifting benefits, whether they are catering to the need for extensive radial, vertical or parallel elevation of heavy items and loose materials. So selecting a unit based on these criteria is sensible. Some models will feature symmetric arms on either side to lift, while others will have a single boom that allows the operator easy access to the cab. Keeping an eye on the state of the tyres, the condition of the exterior and the availability of any attachments to supplement the standard bucket is sensible if you are looking to buy a second-hand skid-steer loader for your farm.