Skid Steer Reliability and Performance Rising

The popularity of skid steers is steadily rising, as more construction employees and jobsite managers and owners are becoming increasingly interested in them.

After all, their versatility—across a range of applications, from landscaping and material handling to roadwork and snow removal—is one reason for their popularity, according to Justin Moe, product manager, construction division, KIOTI.

“As the boom in acquisitions continues to increase and operators and jobsite owners consider which skid steers they should purchase, they need to first identify their spec needs,” he said. “The primary reasons are two-fold. First, skid steers’ specs will influence what they can do with each asset. And second, they have to understand their needs as they evaluate their machines.”

While identifying their spec needs, lift capacity is one of the most significant aspects for operators to consider, according to Moe. Of equal importance, they must also consider variables like ground clearance, lift path, operating weight and productivity features

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