Skid Steer Reviews

Outdoor Power Equipment Reviews tests skid steers to bring real-world testing to business owners. Our skid steer reviews include compact models like the CAT 226D skid steer loader. We also cover full size skid steers used in heavy duty applications. Whether its farming, warehousing, construction, or any other application, we compare the leading brands. We focus on product build quality, how easy it operates, what features it has, and how well it holds up. Using detailed on-the-job testing, we separate the industry leaders from the rest.
Professional Skid Steer Reviews
Whether a skid steer makes for a good value for a business owner depends on the typical workload. Our in-depth reviews are designed to keep you from purchasing a mismatched tool. That would lower your productivity. You also want to establish a relationship with a reputable dealer—something you likely have done. Still, knowing the best products and models gives you a “second opinion” when it comes time to buy. All of our skid steer reviews focus on real-world use. That means we test them in warehouses. We test them on farms. We test them on construction jobsites. With Pro reviewers operating the tools, our reviews deliver real-world information and trustworthy recommendations. If you need the best mix of power, speed, and maneuverability, our in-depth reviews deliver the goods.

John Deere Small-Frame G-Series and CTL Upgrades

John Deere Small-Frame G-Series and CTL Upgrades

John Deere Collaborates with Customers to Upgrade G-Series Five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders have gotten the upgrade treatment after three years on the market. The 312GR, 314G, 316 GR, 317G, and 318G models now provide operators with enhanced power and efficiency for increased productivity. John Deere on the Upgraded G-Series “As […]

Bobcat Backup Cameras

Bobcat Backup Camera Video

If you have the sort of job that places you in the operator’s chair of a skid steer, you’ve likely experienced the frustration that can come from the blind spots inherent in the skid steer design. With the engine placed directly behind the operator’s chair, getting an unencumbered lay of the land can prove difficult. […]

CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader

Back at the 2015 GIE Expo, CAT unveiled plans to include hand and foot controls to their D-Series loaders. An upgrade from the 226B3 model, the CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader included those hand and foot controls as options, as well as an updated feature list that kept the operator’s safety and comfort in mind. Still a […]