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Skid Steers Direct Blog is your go-to source for news and information on skid steer loaders. Our collection of blog posts covers a wide range of topics, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and attachment reviews. Our vision is to empower skid steer operators with the knowledge they need to succeed. Stay tuned to our blog for recent updates on the world of skid steer loaders.
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3M ago
Managing wood waste is an important aspect of many different industries. Whether it be forestry, highway management, general property management, landscaping, or other purposes, having a wood chipper machine is critical in managing tree maintenance and wood processing. Getting the right wood chipper for your needs is critical to getting the job done.
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7M ago
If you are in the market for the best skid steer snow blower, Blue Diamond's Extreme Duty snow blower needs your immediate attention. If you are already familiar with Blue Diamond, feel free to skim this article for a refresher on their snow blower attachments. If this is your first time hearing about Blue Diamond, be sure to read right to the end.
Key Takeaways Blue Diamond's Extreme Duty Skid Steer Snow Blower - The Best Snow Blower Attachment
The best skid steer snow blower is Blue Diamond's Extreme Duty snow blower attachment. But what makes it the best? Both the quality and the design of ..read more
Skid Steers Direct Blog
8M ago
We are entering the spring season, where we receive tons of calls from customers inquiring about hydraulic post pounders for their skid steer or mini excavator.
Many of our customers begin by asking: How do hydraulic post pounders work? What does “energy class” mean when comparing post pounders? And how much maintenance is there?
In this article, I’m going to answer all of your questions, and if you want to know more at the end, just give me a call!
Key Takeaways
- Vibratory hydraulic post pounders use your skid steer or excavator's auxiliary hydraulic fluid to push a piston upwards ..read more
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11M ago
What’s The Difference Between a Skid Steer and a Mini Skid Steer?
A skid steer and a mini skid steer are similar in that they are both compact, maneuverable machines used in construction, landscaping, and other applications. However, there are a few key differences between the two:
Size: The main distinction between a skid steer and a mini skid steer is their size. Skid steers are larger machines, typically weighing more than 3,000 pounds and measuring around 10 feet in length. Mini skid steers, on the other hand, are smaller and lighter, often weighing less than 2,000 pounds and measuring aro ..read more
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1y ago
What does an unprecedented volcanic erruption have in common with skid steer snow removal equipment? 2022 and 2023 was one of the wettest winters on record, from British Columbia to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, from the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians. It was a year for the record books.
On January 15, 2022, a huge event happened in the Pacific Ocean—the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted sending massive amounts of water into the air. The eruption set off a sonic boom so powerful that it circled the earth two times while releasing 58,000 Olympic sized swimming pools of water into the s ..read more
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1y ago
Looking to take your Kubota SVL75 skid steer to the next level? Then check out this article for a rundown of some of the best attachments specifically designed for your Kubota! Whether you're digging trenches, grading, or clearing brush, we've got the perfect attachment to make your SVL75 work even harder (so you don't have to).
The Kubota SVL75-2 - Everyone's Favourite Skid Steer
The Kubota SVL75-2 compact track loader was introduced in 2018. It was an updated version of the original SVL75 model, featuring improvements such as a larger cab with enhanced visibility, increased hydraulic flow, a ..read more
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1y ago
Picking a mini excavator mulcher for your business is like trying to pick your life partner without knowing them. They all look good and sound nice, but in reality, some are duds, and some are gems.
I will help you choose the best mini excavator mulcher in this article. Not just the best quality mulcher, but also the best mulcher for your machine. When you are done reading, you'll be set on the right path to ever-lasting love with your next mini excavator mulching head.
Key Takeaways
Promac Equipment manufactures the best mulchers for mini excavators.
LSM 30 is the best mulcher for mini excav ..read more
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1y ago
Your Kubota mini excavator can be used for more than just digging if you have the right attachment. But depending on what Kubota mini excavator you have, the size and model of attachments you need may differ. This blog will help pick the best attachments for your Kubota mini excavator.
Kubota Excavator Attachments Key Take Aways
Each model of Kubota excavator has two auxiliary hydraulic circuits to power hydraulic excavator attachments.
Most Kubota mini excavators have a "third hydraulic line" or "case drain." This is required for some hydraulic excavator attachments.
The weight and power of ..read more
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1y ago
What's better, a skid steer disc mulcher or a drum mulcher? This question comes up all the time, so we thought we would share some insight into the topic. As you may have guessed already, the answer depends on where you are working, what you are doing, and what kind of skid steer or excavator you are using.
Key Takeaways
Choose a skid steer mulcher attachment based on your host machine's capabilities as well as your job site needs.
Disc Mulchers are more aggressive, can cut large-diameter trees and often require less hydraulic power from your host machine.
Drum mulchers are less aggressive, b ..read more
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1y ago
Skid Steer Wheels Vs Tracks
Deciding between a wheeled skid steer or one with tracks can be a daunting task. Neither option is overly cheap, and both have distinct advantages and disadvantages.
I've spent a considerable amount of time operating both wheeled and tracked skid steers and in this article, I'm going to offer my thoughts and opinions on both.
Key Takeaways
Wheeled skid steers are more maneuverable, lower cost and perform best on hard surfaces.
A skid steer with tracks performs better on soft ground, slippery surfaces and uneven terrain.
Wheeled Skid Steers Advantages
Because wheel ..read more