Skid Steers Attachments: A Quick Guide

No fleet of land movers is ever truly complete without a skid steer loader! It offers a lot of power in a compact package, and it can go places where the big machines can’t! After you’ve purchased your skid steer the next step is customizing it for your specific needs. Here’s a quick guide to a few of the convenient attachments available for skid steer loaders. If you have any questions visit us at Synergy Equipment in Florida. We also serve Georgia and South Carolina.

Buckets

Buckets are one of the most effective tools for moving dirt and gravel, and a skid steer equipped with a bucket can easily maneuver into small areas. You can find bucket attachments with permanent teeth or with teeth that can be added or removed as necessary.

Rotary Brush Cutters

When you need to clear tall grass and brush, a rotary brush cutter attachment will help you get the job done in no time. In fact, it works better than a conventional mower in certain situations. Many rotary brush cutters can even cut thick brush and saplings up to three inches in diameter. If you want a smoother and more even cut you should look for a rotary brush cutter attachment with rear rollers and front casters.

Grapples

It’s never easy to clean up brush, hay and sticks, but a grapple attachment is the perfect tool for the job. It’s designed to pick up and carry materials that a bucket can’t handle with ease and efficiency. Using a grapple to clean up brush takes a little practice, but after you get the hang of it you can clear undeveloped land in no time. Many grapple attachments are also suitable for demolition and for moving rocks and concrete. 

Grading Bars and Land Planes

After the site has been cleared of rocks and vegetation, the final step is grading the land. A bucket will work in a pinch in the hands of an experienced operator, but a grading bar or land plane is a much more effective machine for the task. Most feature two cutting edges so you can clear the land in half the time. A land plane can also create a more even surface without creating a huge trench to fill in after the work is done.

Sledgehammers

Using a hand-held sledgehammer to bust up concrete isn’t easy. It’s loud, it takes a lot of strength and it’s never a quick process. But a sledgehammer attachment offers far more control and operator comfort.

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