Choosing the Right Skid Steer Size

What skid steer size would best suit your needs? Use the following guide to help decide!

How Are Skid Steers Classified?

These pieces of equipment are broken down by their size and operating capacity.

• Small frame: Under 1,750 pounds and under 50 horsepower.
• Medium frame: Between 1,750 and 2,200 pounds and between 50 and 70 horsepower.
• Large frame: Over 2,000 pounds and over 70 horsepower.

What Is the Advantage of a Small Frame Skid Steer?

These skid steers take up less space and have better turning radiuses, which is ideal for maneuvering around cramped work sites and tight spaces. 

They also weigh less, which results in less damage to the turf below. 

Small skid steers are commonly used by landscaping professionals for tasks such as moving materials and hole digging.

What Is the Advantage of a Medium Frame Skid Steer?

These skid steers offer a balance of size and performance. They offer more power than smaller models and better agility than larger models. 

Common uses for these skid steers include transporting heavy materials and prepping a construction site.

What Is the Advantage of a Large Frame Skid Steer?

For the best performance potential, choose a large frame skid steer. 

Commonly spotted on construction and demolition sites, these models can handle a variety of tasks. They are often used for excavation, drilling, and grading work. 

Large skid steers can also pair with a wider variety of attachments to improve their versatility even more.

When you're ready to shop skid steers for sale, check out the selection at Arizona Tractor Sales. We proudly serve those throughout the western United States.