Bobcat and Skid Steer Loader Hire Suppliers

Skid steer loaders are versatile pieces of machinery and are suited to many different project sizes and tasks. These are also often called “bobcats” in Australia, although this refers to a particular skid steer brand that grew in popularity in the 1970s and still continues to be one of the world’s largest skid steer brands.  We have many bobcat and skid steer loader hire suppliers around the country, all located on the iSeekplant database, so you can compare listings and find the best equipment for your next earthmoving job.

Bobcat Loader Hire Suppliers

Bobcats are known for their versatility and compact size and can perform an ever-widening variety of tasks thanks to their many machine attachments, which are available through the bobcat loader hire suppliers throughout Australia. These machines are usually four-wheel drives, and have double acting cylinders, and can, therefore, drive in opposite directions and skid. While bobcats come equipped with a bucket, this can be replaced with many different attachments such as a tree spade, dumping hopper, trencher, tiller, ripper, roller, tilt, sweeper, auger, pallet fork, hydraulic breaker, stump grinder, cement mixer, wheel saw, snow blade, wood chipper or mower.

Bobcat hire suppliers also have tracked bobcats available, which are sometimes known as multi-terrain loaders. Once hydrostatic motors were introduced, the transmission was removed from these machines and they’re now powered by a set of hydraulic motors and pumps. Each vehicle will typically have two motors (one motor for each set of wheels) and four pumps.  The motors have a unique operating system, ensuring that the bobcat avoids stalling, and while the wheels are operating, the full force of the motor is focused on that function, while when other implements are being used the motor is then focused on powering that instead.

Skid Steer Loader Hire Suppliers

Skid steers have their steering locked on both sides, meaning the right and left wheels can be operated separately and it can skid, achieving remarkable manoeuvrability and the ability to “turn on a dime.” The loader arms are usually operated with hydraulics which allows the bucket or any other attachment to lift either vertically or radially. The radial movement means the bucket will arc away from the skid steer until reaching as high as the cab before it moves back inward.

Skid steer loader hire suppliers provide skid steers which are heavily reinforced- meaning they’re protected from any torsional forces as the wheels skid. The machine still manages to stay light and small, allowing it to complete the same tasks as a front-end loader with versatile applications and increased mobility.

We have a number of skid steers available, and the size you’ll need (and the attachments you should hire) will depend on the scale of your project (especially regarding any restrictions in height). You can choose from small to large machines, between tracked and wheeled systems, and a wide variety of attachments, simply check the iSeekplant database or get in touch for expert assistance today.