Skid loaders have dozens of different attachments available. This means that you can fit them to perform tasks you might not expect, such as tiling soil or destroying rocks and debris. To help you understand your options, here are 10 of the most useful skid steer attachments.
Pallet forks — or just forks in a general sense — are probably the most common attachment for a skid loader. They function the same way a palette on a forklift does: primarily lifting, stacking, and moving objects. But unlike a forklift, a skid steer’s fork is detachable, making these attachments useful for quick lifts that don’t require a forklift that serves only one purpose. Plus, skid steers can use their fork attachments to lift heavier objects, such as lumber.
These attachments are on par with forks in popularity, and they perform similar functions, like lifting and moving materials. However, buckets are more suited for scooping materials, such as soil or rocks. Simple buckets are usually inexpensive, making them easy to find, use, and change. There is a huge range of buckets out there to choose from — buckets that handle delicate loads to buckets that dispense cement. You are very likely to find at least one that suits your needs.
Rake attachments are particularly useful for anyone working in landscaping, since their primary function is to gather rocks and sticks without wasting manpower or time. But beyond that, they can also crush small debris, aerate the soil, and level the ground. Not every operation needs a rake, but they can be an indispensable addition to landscaping or soil grading projects.
As the name would suggest, trencher attachments are suited for digging trenches — which is not an easy feat. It can take multiple people and many hours of hard physical labor to dig a trench, but this attachment makes it easy. Plus, it can rip through tough, rocky soil much more effectively than any human could. Trencher sizes vary anywhere from 30 to 60 inches. Choose your attachment based on the desired depth and width of your trench. Generally, a 42-inch trencher will dig an appropriately-sized trench for things like utility lines, drain pipes and irrigation systems.
Brush cutters — also known as brush hogs or stump grinders — are best used for removing thick foliage. This cutter can rip through thickets and even some trees. Usually, skid loaders with this attachment are sent in to clear out a worksite before other machinery is brought in. Brush hogs are not indestructible, though. They are best suited for cutting through greenery thinner than 60 inches.
If you need to remove something large and heavy, such as boulders or logs, then a regular bucket might not cut it. Grapples — or grapple buckets — offer an extra advantage with big debris. Unlike a normal bucket, grapples are fitted with two grapple arms that help hold onto whatever you need to move. They are an excellent addition to any fleet.
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