SKID-STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS

Skid-steer attachments are work tools that connect to a skid-steer loader to expand what the machine can do. With the right attachment, a Bobcat skid-steer loader can dig, lift, grade, sweep, trench, break, clear brush and handle materials without switching machines – so you stay productive from start to finish. 

Skid-steer attachments are not fully universal. Many attachments look alike, but true compatibility depends on your machine and the attachment requirements, including: 

• Mounting interface and fit-up. 
• Machine size class and rated operating capacity. 
• Attachment weight, width and balance. 
• Auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure for powered attachments.

Before you connect an attachment, confirm the specs and approved fitment for your loader by contacting your local Bobcat dealership.  

Some of the most popular skid-steer loader attachments include: 

• General-purpose bucket - loading, carrying, grading, cleanup and more.
• Pallet forks - lifting, moving materials and more.
• Auger - drilling holes for fencing, footings, trees and more.
• Grapple or grapple bucket - handling brush, debris, logs, scrap and more.
• Angle broom or Sweeper - cleaning pavements, surfaces, job sites and more.
• Trencher - installing utilities, irrigation, draining lines and more.
• Hydraulic breaker - breaking concrete, asphalt, and other tough materials.
• Soil conditioner - seedbed, surface preparation and other soil tasks.
• Brush cutter - clearing overgrowth, heavy vegetation and more.
• Snowblower, snow blade or snow pusher - snow removal, winter management and more.

These attachments are popular because they expand the wide range of jobs a skid-steer loader can do across construction, landscaping, grounds maintenance, farming, forestry, snow removal, demolition and more.

To choose the right skid-steer attachment, start by reviewing the list of compatible attachments for your Bobcat® skid-steer loader model. Then narrow your options based on the work you need to do and the conditions you’ll work in, including: 

• Task and finish level – rough work, final grading or cleanup 
• Space constraints – access points, tight turns, overhead clearance and working width 
• Ground conditions – soft ground, slopes, mud, debris or sensitive surfaces 
• Machine limits – attachment width and weight compared to rated capacity and stability 
• Hydraulic needs – standard flow vs. high flow, plus required pressure 

It’s important to always contact your local Bobcat dealer to confirm compatibility and match the best attachment to your application. 

You should rent skid-steer attachments when you need a specialty tool for a short-term project, seasonal work, or occasional use. You should buy skid-steer attachments when the attachment will be used frequently and high utilization to provide long-term value across multiple jobs. The best choice depends on usage frequency, project duration, budget, and the overall value of ownership. 

Skid-steer attachments are used because they turn a skid-steer loader into a more versatile machine that can handle many different jobs. By switching attachments, operators can take on countless tasks such as material handling, digging, drilling, grading, sweeping, land clearing, demolition, snow removal and more. This added versatility helps increase productivity, by supporting multiple applications with one skid-steer loader with reducing the need for additional machines and achieving maximum value from one machine.