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Cat Skid Steers

Caterpillar, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of off-highway construction and mining equipment, makes some of the most popular skid steers found on today’s large and small construction sites all over the world. These machines, painted a signature (and patented) yellow, are sometimes referred to by alternative names, including loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders, and skip loaders. Cat’s inventory consists of multiple wheeled skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and multi-terrain loaders. Horsepower ratings for the range of typically listed machines span from 65 horsepower for entry-level units to over 100 horsepower. The capable 2992D2 XHP compact track loader and 272D2 XHP skid steer loader, for example, are 106-horsepower models.

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Cat’s Top Models

The most common Cat wheeled skid steer model you’ll find for sale on MachineryTrader.com is the 262D. The 259D compact track loader is the most popular track-equipped variety. A range of older and newer models of the 259D compact track loaders and 262D skid steers are often available to buy on MachineryTrader.com. These machines commonly ship with a standard bucket; however, Cat manufactures a variety of attachments, from augers, backhoes, bale spears, and blades to stump grinders, tillers, and trenchers.

Highlights Of Cat’s Loaders

Cat’s wheeled skid steer loaders are versatile little machines designed to perform well in a variety of scenarios while offering a high degree of operator safety. Cat’s skid steers are adept at mostly level ground conditions, perform well in snow, and are idea for agriculture, general construction, landscaping, and road work applications. Cat’s compact track and multi-terrain loaders are good options for the same applications as skid steers, but they feature steel-embedded tracks and a robust steel undercarriage designed to take a beating. Cat recommends going with a compact track loader for wet and muddy ground conditions and slight sloping surfaces. The multi-terrain loaders are the best of the three at maneuvering through sandy or loose soil conditions.