Twenty-five percent of owners of the largest skid steer loaders (capacities of 2,200 pounds or more) will spend more than 75 percent of a machine's purchase price on repairs. A third of owners of ...

Tire inspection is key for skid-steer loaders. “Flat or underinflated tires can affect the machine’s safety and performance in addition to leading to downtime,” says Coleman. “If you have a low tire ...

The popularity of skid steers is steadily rising, as more construction employees and jobsite managers and owners are becoming increasingly interested in them. After all, their versatility—across a ...

AEM recommends five maintenance techniques for skid steer loader owners. Operators who “weave daily maintenance responsibilities” into their job duties will help avoid downtime, say equipment makers.