Skid steers or skid steer loaders represent one of the most versatile pieces of equipment for rent in the construction industry. Similar to compact track loaders, skid steers are compact wheel loaders that have a zero turn radius. This makes them very maneuverable and valuable for construction applications that require a compact loader. Often, people simply refer to them as a "bobcat" as a result of the wide spread use of the popular manufacture’s mini loaders.
Due to skid steer loaders wide range of job site applications, they are a tremendous asset to construction companies. Skid steers are so versatile because of the many skid loader attachments available on the market. The ability to rent skid steer attachments enables skid steer loaders to perform multiple construction projects such as digging, compaction, material handling, landscaping, demolition, recycling, snow removal, loading, etc. Examples of skid steer loader attachments include backhoe, hydraulic breaker, pallet forks, angle broom, sweeper, auger, mower, snow blower, stump grinder, tree spade, trencher, dumping hopper, ripper, tillers, grapple, tilt, roller, snow blade, wheel saw, cement mixer, & wood chipper machine.