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Skid Steer On A Farm: Why To Have It

Jul. 26 2022 Buying Guide By Bobcat Central

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Bobcat skid steer loaders and track loaders are powerful, compact machines that are especially suited to moving dirt. You see these handy machines hard at work on landscaping projects, job sites and other nonagricultural pursuits, but they are also extremely useful at your local farm for moving brush, pulling stumps with ease, and  many other uses. Our friends at Heinrich Farms were kind enough to give us their thoughts on our Bobcat loaders, and had many great things to say about the power, versatility and ease of use. Click the video below and read on to learn more about how a Bobcat skid steer or loader can benefit your own agricultural business.  


Machinery like Bobcat Track Loaders and Skid Steers have the versatility to support agricultural and farming operations by increasing production exponentially. With the ease of use, maneuverability, power, and amount of tasks that can be accomplished, a Bobcat loader will help getting work done on the farm that much easier. Here are just a few of our attachments that our agricultural farmers used to get the job done:

  • Grapplers

  • Rakes and Forklifts

  • Backhoes

  • Buckets

  • Tillers and Trenchers

  • Augers

  • Seeders

  • Flail mowers

  • Brush cutters, and more.

While so much can be accomplished with a Bobcat and few attachments, you still may not realize the potential how Bobcat skid steers and compact track loaders can completely improve the efficiency, production, and revenue-generating value of your agricultural operations. So, let’s dive into the use cases and benefits you can see through their implementation on your farms.

TOP WAYS TO USE SKID STEERS FOR FARMS

On any given day, farmers need to tackle a wide variety of tasks, including unexpected duties that require the right tools for the job. Most daily tasks involve hauling heavy materials, like dirt, soil, livestock feed, hay and other pieces of equipment. To haul and move materials safely and efficiently, farmers need machinery specifically designed to lift and load at the right capacity. A skid steer for farm use was designed for exactly that purpose. 

Equipped with a front-load bucket, skid steer loaders can haul nearly any material or heavy object with ease. You can also outfit them with an impressive array of attachments, completely changing the abilities of the skid steer loader. Ranging from earthmoving to livestock management to hay baling to landscaping, the skid steer loader is an extremely versatile machine that can be adapted to perform nearly any task a farmer might face:

  • Earthmoving

  • Livestock Management

  • Mowing and Brush Cleanup

  • Grading and Road Maintenance

  • Seeding and Fertilizing

  • Warehouse Organization

  • Seasonal Maintenance

Moreover, you can use attachments for digging, trenching, irrigation, and the setting of fence poles on your property. Finally, maintenance with skid steers and compact track loaders is streamlined and improved, allowing you to accomplish many tasks with ease:

  • Mowing

  • Hedge trimming

  • Stall cleaning

  • Spread fee

  • Stump removal

  • Forestry maintenance, and more.

With all these capabilities to manage your agricultural operations and tasks, you’ll see many different benefits that can increase production and fuel your output so that you’re always reaping more from what you sow.

BOBCAT AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY BENEFITS

The primary reason you should seek a skid steer or compact track loader is to increase production and feed your bottom line. But, there are many other reasons to select this agricultural machinery.

For instance, skid steers and compact track loaders with attachments do away with the need to own multiple machines to complete diverse, varied jobs on your farms. They are versatile machines that can lower the cost of your investment in machines when you are used to owning multiple, single-use tools.

You can trust The Bobcat Dealer Network for reliable skid steer loaders and a wide range of work tools to assist you in your farming operations. With the widest selection available from any equipment rental dealer, our dealers in Fresno, Merced, Stockton, Sacramento and Reno can help you select the right attachment to help you complete your tasks with ease. 

For more information on skid steers for farm uses, visit one of our dealer's convenient locations today or give us a call at 844 721-1185.

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