Salvage Track Skid Steers in New Zealand

Like wheel skid steers, track skid steers are commonly found on construction, forestry, landscaping, roadway, and agriculture sites. They can accommodate a wide range of attachments, including augers, hammers, brooms, trenchers, grapplers, and forks, which makes them versatile across industries. Track skid steers also have the ability to enter and work in tight spaces.

Track skid steers get their name from the skidding nature in which they steer, which enables models to essentially turn in place. Compared to wheel skid steers, track models are better-suited for muddy, sandy, and less stable conditions where traction, flotation, and inclines come into play. They’re also generally better at withstanding the wear and tear of driving over harsh materials and debris but are less agile, quiet, and fast.

Also called crawler skid steers and multi-terrain vehicles, track skid steers are closely related to and sometimes categorized as compact track loaders. Track skid steers generally differ in that their lift arms pivot from behind the driver vs. in front. Elsewhere, some manufacturers offer OTT (over the tire) tracks for wheel skid steers. Further, some manufacturers offer mini track loaders, including walk-behind models. Track skid steer manufacturers and brands include Bobcat, John Deere, Ditch Witch, Gehl, Kubota, and Case.