Introduction You must have heard about mini excavators, but have you ever seen a mini crawler skid steer loader? Mini crawler skid steer loader, also known as mini track loader, can be seen on every construction job site. This equipment helps you complete several jobs due to its versatile nature. Today, we will learn some basics linked with a mini crawler skid steer loader. Please continue reading! Table Of Contents FAQs What Is a Mini Crawler Skid Steer Loader? A Mini crawler skid steer is a small-sized skid steer loader that helps perform different on-site jobs. You can find this equipped with wheels or tracks. With two lifting arms on each side of the mini crawler skid steer loader, it has an amazing metal structure. The small size of a loader makes it ideal for tight spaces. You must know that a mini loader is available with rubber and steel tracks. It depends on your requirements to choose which one for your project. And the most popular attachment of a skid steer is a bucket. You can also equip it with other attachments, just like an excavator. But the attachments of a skid steer loader are different than an excavator. What Is the Smallest Skid Loader? The smallest skid steer loader has no specific size. Do you know why? This is because every manufacturer keeps its own sizes, weights, and other specifications charts. So whichever supplier you choose, make sure to check the size charts before finalizing the deal. For example, Bobcat has the smallest loader; the agile Bobcat® S70 skid is 2892 lbs. It has six feet in length and 3 feet wide. How Much Does a Mini Skid Steer Cost? The cost of a mini-track loader is not similar across all the brands. It depends on some most important factors. These factors are: ✓Manufacturer or trading company (Costs of trading companies are higher than manufacturers) ✓Features ✓Specifications ✓Quality ✓Location ✓Customization ✓Type, and much more. Some track loaders consist of advanced features, so they might have higher costs. Even the costs may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and from one trading company to another. So you must ensure that you have at least an average budget to afford a mini-track loader. The average cost lies in the range of $25,000 to $60,000. Which Brands Produce Mini-Track Loaders? When purchasing a mini skid steer, you must look at several local, national, and international brands. You should know your requirements and compare all the brands according to your requirements. It will help you select the most suitable product for your site’s narrow spaces. Some brands producing mini loaders are: ✓Toro ✓Kubota ✓Ditch Witch ✓Kanga ✓Wacker Neuson ✓Vermeer ✓XCMG ✓JCB ✓CAT, etc Can I Dig With a Mini Skid Steer? When planning to dig by using a mini skid steer, all you have to do is to choose the right attachments. A mini skid steer can dig anything from narrow portholes to a whole foundation of a building. Buckets are mostly used for digging purposes. How Deep Can a Mini Skid Steer Dig? It depends on the size, attachment, type, and features of your mini skid steer. But according to average analysis, a mini loader can dig up to a diameter of 600mm and a depth of up to 2.2 meters. Different types of augers may vary the depth of digging accordingly. What Are the Pros and Cons of a Mini Crawler Skid Steer Loader? Pros ✓Small size to easily access compact spaces. ✓Easy to operate ✓Easily maintainable ✓Adaptability ✓Efficiency ✓Multiple attachments ✓Higher maneuverability ✓Comfort for the operator Cons ✓Higher prices ✓Low stability ✓ Less-rated operating capacity ✓Limited attachment versatility ✓Less safety What Can I Do With Skid Steer Machines? As mentioned earlier, there are so many things that you can do by using a small loader. Some of its applications are listed below: ✓Snow & Debris removal ✓Roadwork ✓Digging ✓Demolition ✓Landscaping ✓Leveling, etc How Many Hours Does a Mini-Track Loader Last? It all depends on the operating conditions of your mini-track skid steer loader. Moreover, it also depends on how well you maintain your mini-track loader. The quality of the mini crawler track loader also plays an important role. Most landscape contractor experiences tell that it should last at least 6000-7000 hours before it requires a rebuild. How Much Weight Can a Mini Skid Steer Lift? The lifting weight of your mini skid steer depends on its type and features. But according to a common survey, it is found that a mini track skid steer loader can lift up to 1600 pounds. While in other cases, they may have a lifting capacity in a range of 1,250 lbs to 2,700 lbs. Make sure that you don’t overweight your machine when lifting weights. You must read the instruction manual. Can a Mini Skid Steer Pick up a Pallet of Sod? As mentioned earlier, a mini skid steer loader is a highly versatile machine. You can perform a large variety of tasks by using a mini skid steer loader. The best part about a mini skid steer loader is that it can unclutter, organize, and clean. A mini skid steer loader can be your best partner in other situations. For example, a pallet of sod blocking the point of the entrance can be a very difficult situation to handle. But a skid steer loader helps deal with this kind of situation. It helps even in situations when you mistakenly dump a gravel pile in the wrong spot. Or even in situations in which debris starts cluttering up your area. Should I Buy a Skid Steer or a Mini Excavator? Well, this can be a little tricky question to answer. But it totally depends on your requirements and the available budget that you can afford. For example, skid steer loaders are considered a perfect solution for small construction lift and carry tasks. Moreover, they give you amazing performance for residential construction jobs. For example, pavers, retaining, and concrete work best using a skid steer