'Versatile' is one of the most common words used to describe equipment such as MMS Mini Skid Steer Loaders. This is because the range of functions of a skid steer makes it highly useful across different industries. In this article, we’ll share more information about their capabilities so you can decide if they are the right equipment for your projects.
Functions of a Skid Steer Loader
The main feature of a skid steer loader is its compact size, making it ideal for small spaces or areas where heavy machinery could cause damage to the ground. Although it usually comes with a bucket as standard, it can be equipped with additional attachments to handle tasks in all types of projects, including construction, industrial and agricultural work.
Here are some of the functions a skid steer loader can perform:
- Agricultural work (plowing, cutting weeds, etc.)
- Road maintenance tasks
- Excavation, drilling, and trenching
- Lifting and moving various loads
- Snow removal
Agricultural Work
By changing the attachment, tasks such as ploughing, cutting weeds and removing small trees can be carried out in open areas, central strips and around general service spaces. These tasks are carried out using tools such as brush cutters, weed cutters, and silage rakes.
Road maintenance tasks
Skid steer loaders can perform construction and road maintenance work using tools such as asphalt and concrete grinders, compactors and vibratory plates.
Excavation, drilling and trenching
Skid steer loaders are also considered earthmoving equipment. There are various useful attachments for these tasks, such as hammers, backhoe arms, augers, and more. With the right attachment, a skid steer loader can dig into just about anything.
Lifting and moving a wide range of loads
Skid steer loaders are very helpful for transporting different materials at the job site using their buckets. Different types of loads can be handled with tools that can be adapted to specific requirements, such as forks and buckets with varying capacities.
Snow Removal
Skid steer loaders are widely used in cities where it is essential to clear snow from roads in winter. As they are compact machines, they do not damage pavements or roads that cannot bear heavy weights.
How to Select the Best Skid Steer Loader
There are several factors to consider when choosing the right skid steer loader for your needs, such as terrain, travel speed, traction and load-handling capacity. Here, we share some information to help you.
Consider the load capacity and power required for your jobs:
Skid steer loaders come in different sizes, which mainly serve as a reference for the power and weight they can handle to adapt to the various applications mentioned.
- Small machines are lighter, making them easier to transport to and from the job site and easier to manoeuvre.
- Medium: still compact, but with more power and load capacity for more demanding work.
- Large: not referring to regular loaders, but rather to skid steers with the highest load capacity and power in their range. They are the best option for heavy-duty applications such as large-scale demolition projects, excavation work and road construction.
Choose a track or wheel skid steer loader:
Mini track skid steer loader provide more traction, less ground disturbance, better material retention, and better load-handling capabilities. However, if you are working on projects that may require higher travel speed, such as road construction or city construction, a wheel skid steer loader may be a better fit.
3 Advantages of Choosing MMS Skid Steer Loaders
MMS offers a range of high-performance, durable skid steer loaders.
The equipment is designed to provide the operator with a safer and more comfortable cab for comfortable and safe operation. It has excellent visibility and ergonomic joystick controls to make operation easier. It also has work lights, a safety alarm and two emergency exits, among other features.
Best-in-class durability: MMS rigorously tests its machines to ensure they can withstand harsh conditions and continue working effectively.
A variety of attachments are available to perform the different tasks that a skid steer can carry out. That is why MMS has expanded its range of tools and developed technology that allows operators to change tools directly from the cab.
As you can see, a skid steer loader enables you to perform a variety of tasks with the same machine.