Skid Steer Attachments to Meet All of Your Needs

A skid steer is a versatile piece of equipment that is used in many different applications. It is a type of loader that has either four wheels or tracks. Each side of wheels or tracts is locked in synchronization with each other. One reason a skid steer is so versatile is because of the many attachments available for it. Some of these attachments that you might find useful in your next home project are:

• Buckets – The bucket is the most well-known use for a skid steer. There are several buckets to choose from to help you with applications like, scooping, leveling, rock picking, sifting, and back-blading.

• Forks –There are three main types of forks- agricultural forks, grapple forks, and pallet forks. Each is designed for different uses to help you with moving pallets, hay, or other cumbersome objects.
• Ground Engaging – These attachments are used to change the ground to fit your needs. For example, the Auger Drive attachment is used to drill holes in the ground for things like building decks and fences. The Chain Trencher is used to dig trenches. Other ground engaging attachments are the Ripper and Angle Dozer.
• Vegetation Control – These attachments, like the Slasher, can be used to cut down large amounts of growth. Other attachments in this category are Push Rakes and Stump Buckets.

A skid steer is an excellent piece of equipment that will allow you to achieve many different tasks. If you are interested in learning more or renting one, give us a call at Eagle Rentals in Statesville, North Carolina.