Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader
A skid-steer loader: the machine for confined spaces, thanks to turning within its own footprint.
Overview
A skid-steer loader changes direction by driving the wheels on each side at different speeds instead of steering them. That lets the machine turn within its own footprint — the decisive property on tight sites.
The price of the method is that tyres scrub against the ground while turning. Tyre wear is high and the machine marks delicate surfaces, which is why tracked versions are preferred for some work.
The real strength of these machines is attachment variety: bucket, auger, sweeper, forks. The vehicle is designed not for one task but as a power source that accepts attachments.
Details
- Brand
- Bobcat
- Category
- Loader
- Body
- Skid-steer loader
- Propulsion
- dizel
- Produced
- 1960–