How to Maximize Your Skid Steer’s Productivity

Your skid steer loader is designed to be an efficient and versatile machine, capable of assisting you with a variety of tasks. Skid steers are used in road and building construction, landscaping projects, and farming and ranching. There are some things you can do to make your skid steer more productive and maximize its output. We’ve outlined these below.

Train Properly

Taking the time to fully understand the make and model of your skid steer loader and how it works will help you to get the most out of it. Review the owner’s manual that came with your loader and make sure you know where all the controls are and how each part functions. If you manage a work site, ensure that your workers are professionally trained on how to use the skid steer loader to maximize productivity and minimize injury.

Use the Proper Attachments

Having a variety of attachments that are suitable for your type of skid steer loader will make it more versatile. If you have a limited selection of attachments, or you buy the wrong attachments, your skid steer loader just won’t be able to do as much.

Keep Your Skid Steer Maintained

Finally, it’s important to stay on top of regular maintenance tasks with your skid steer loader. A neglected loader is one that’s liable to fail on you at some point. If you’re performing regular inspections and making tune-ups at home, this will help you get more out of your skid steer. Get in touch with the West Hills Tractor service department if you’d like some professional assistance with maintaining your skid steer loader.

Stop by our dealership in Jonesborough, TN, to view our wide selection of new and used skid steers for sale. West Hills Tractor is proud to serve our customers in the cities of Greeneville and Johnson City, TN.