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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are two of the most common questions we get asked from skid steer owners looking for their first brush cutter: Do I need high-flow hydraulics on my skid steer to run a brush cutter? The answer is no, you do not. How many gallons per minute do I need to run a skid steer brush cutter? The answer is s little as 11-12gpm may work on certain models of brush cutters. In this article, we are going to look more in depth at low flow brush cutters and why one might be right for you! What is the difference between high flow and low flow skid steer brush cutters? As a starting point, we know t ..read more

Key Considerations...  Truss booms are used in the construction of new buildings to raise prefabricated roof trusses onto the structure. Fork mounted and quick attach mounted truss booms are available to fit skid steers and telehandlers.  6' to 15' booms are common in both fixed and extendable lengths. Look for a combination of light weight and high lift capacity when searching for a skid steer truss boom attachment. High quality skid steer truss booms will be built with a "roll back" design to help lower the centre of gravity. Roll back will help in maneuvering the trusses along th ..read more