What Is the Difference Between a Skid Steer & a Bobcat?

What Is the Difference Between a Skid Steer & a Bobcat?
Published: Jan 12, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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The Skid Steer

Skid steers are available in various sizes. As the size increases so does the load capacity. Skid steers have a load capacity of less than 800 pounds to over two tons. Skid steer attachments enable the machine to perform various tasks that generally would take significant time and effort without machine assistance.

The Bobcat

Bobcat is a brand name. Bobcat offers skid steers and many other types of construction equipment. There are over a dozen models of Bobcat skid steers. Bobcat also offers more than 70 attachment options.

Attachments for Skid Loaders

Skid loaders have numerous attachment options, including buckets of various types and sizes, backhoes, forks, hammers, brooms,and augers. These attachments enable the loader to move material, dig, aid in landscaping tasks and perform many other jobs in construction.

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