Mini Skid Steer For Sale & Rent

A mini skid steer is a compact utility loader, smaller than a standard skid steer. It isn’t used for such tasks as excavating but is an important tool in landscaping. You can seed lawns with it, auger holes for trees and fence posts, and install irrigation systems. It can also move materials such as soil, sand, trees, and pavers. Mini skid steers can also complete indoor jobs as they have a low lift height.

Mini skid steers come with their own set of specifications but they have the following in common:

They are ideal for accessing small and tight spaces
Have powerful enough engines that are capable of dealing with any sized landscaping job
Work with a wide range of attachments including trenchers and stump grinders

S450TX

Are Mini Skid Steers Good?

Mini skid steers are excellent for certain uses. They are not capable of big jobs such as excavating. You would want to buy a larger skid steer for such work. However, they are ideal for landscaping and can even be used to sow a lawn. Because you can purchase a wide range of attachments for mini skid steers, you can complete almost any job in a garden or park. For example, you can attach a trencher and dig a trench so that you can put in a fence. You can also attach a stump grinder. They will remove any stumps from trees that have been cut down, enabling you to plant a lawn or lay gravel.

Because mini skid steers are compact, they can be used in tight spaces and even reach through narrow passages. Because of their size, they can also be used for indoor jobs, such as in the renovation of a house.

What Brand of Mini Skid Steer is Recommended?

Vermeer is a company that supplies all types of equipment but focuses mainly on farm and forestry equipment. Their mini skid steers are mainly designed for professional landscapers and tree contractors. They easily negotiate tough worksites and fit into small spaces. They are lightweight so are easy to operate. Vermeer’s mini skid steers have an operating capacity range from 500 pounds to 1600 pounds and they have safety features to help protect the operator. There is a wide variety of attachments available such as a 4-in-1 bucket, auger, and brush grapple, all making the job of landscaping easier. They have a universal mounting plate that makes it easy to hook up any attachments you want.

The Vermeer S450TX mini skid steer is one of the most popular models. It has a 500-pound operating capacity and suits both a landscaping contractor and a rental customer. It is easy enough for the private individual to operate. It has a Kubota 24.8 horsepower engine which gives enough torque for attachments that need greater engine power. It has excellent safety features such as a spring-cushioned operator platform. It also has these features:

6’ dump height
Track-driven, meaning it can cope with rugged and muddy conditions much better than wheels

Should You Rent Or Buy A Mini Skid Steer?

This is the all-important question that can only be answered by you deciding what your requirements are. Will you be using it regularly or just intermittently? If you are a landscape gardener, you will probably need a mini skid steer often so the best option is to invest in one. If you plan to use it intermittently or perform a one-off job, it will be more cost-effective to rent a mini skid steer.