The Complete Guide to Skid Steer Loaders | Yancey Bros

Everything You Need to Know About
Skid Steer Loaders

A skid steer loader is a versatile piece of construction equipment that can be used for a variety of jobs. Also known as a multi-terrain loader or compact track loader, skid steers feature four-wheel and multi-terrain /compact track loaders feature two tracks to maneuver. The left and right sides are connected to different engines and each side can operate at different speeds. To turn a skid steer, the driver increases the wheel or track speed on one side, causing the machine to “skid” in the desired direction.

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What is a Skid Steer Loader Used For?

A skid steer loader is useful for a range of jobs, making it a popular choice for many construction businesses, contractors, and farmers. What makes skid steers so useful is its attachments:

  • Bale spears
  • Grabs
  • Backhoes
  • Buckets
  • Tillers
  • Augers
  • Silage defacers
  • Forks
  • Flail mowers
  • Bruch cutters, and more.

Skid steer loaders are used for excavating jobs (like creating in-ground swimming pools), construction and paving, landscaping, farming, and trenching and digging. Essentially, if you have an outdoor job, a skid steer loader with the right attachment can get it done.

When used for agricultural work, farmers find that skid steer loaders dramatically improve their efficiency, production, and revenue. Nearly every farmer needs a skid steer loader, which is why Yancey offers special discounts and savings for farmers and agricultural landowners.

Skid Steer Loaders: Rent or Buy?

There’s no question that skid steer loaders make big jobs faster and easier to complete. You know you need one, but you’re not sure if you should rent or buy.  In our renting vs. owning guide we walk you through the following questions so you can make the best choice for you.

If you choose to rent a skid steer, we’ve got you covered. All our Georgia skid steer rentals feature low hours and come fully inspected and serviced. Maybe you’ve chosen to buy and are looking for skid steers for sale. To help, we’ve put together a library of resources that will help you maximize your purchase.

Yancey Skid Steer Loader Benefits

When you buy a skid steer from Yancey, we offer the option of additional benefits to help simplify the required maintenance your machine. Build your own Customer Value Agreement, for regular, hassle-free maintenance. With the CVA, you can choose from a variety of services so you only use what you need.  Our CVA includes services like scheduled oil sampling performed at our on-site, modern labs so you can catch small issues before they become big problems.  We’ve thought of everything to extend the life of your skid steer loader.

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Yancey is Georgia’s choice for skid steer loader sales and rentals. With an inventory of over 15 skid steer and compact track loaders to choose from, we’re sure to have exactly what you’re looking for. Contact us today.