Often, when people need heavy construction equipment, they aren’t quite sure what to ask for. Since there is a lot of confusion about the use of different tools and vehicles, it’s easy to spend more time and money on their projects than they originally planned on. Here is a brief explanation of what a skid steer is and how they are used in excavation and hauling. 

Understanding Skid Steers

What Are Skid Steers?

Skid steers are compact tractors that have a rigid frame, arms for loading and lifting, and a differential steering system. They have a variety of different attachment options, including trenching, digging, snow clearing, and auger attachments. When using a skid steer, the driver sits in the middle of the tractor, with the pivot points behind them. Skid steers are capable of zero-clearance, pivot turning, making navigating job sites easy. 

How Are Skid Steers Used? 

Because they are available in a range of different sizes with a variety of attachments, skid steers are one of the most versatile types of tractors. Commonly used for small excavation projects, debris removal, site preparation, and land clearing, skid steers are incredibly helpful for contractors and homeowners alike. Unlike other larger pieces of equipment, skid steers are small and compact enough to make accessing smaller areas easy, such as backyards with limited access that need excavation. Skid steers are also used to transport heavy loads of materials, such as gravel, loose rock, or timbers. 

Whether you are in the market for professional excavation or you need sand and gravel, a skid steer, or a dump truck for an upcoming project, the team at C & W Trucking has what you need. For more than 50 years, this Bayfield, WI, company has been called on by people throughout Wisconsin to fill their trucking, excavating, and land-clearing needs. Read recent client reviews by visiting them online, or call their office at (715) 779­-5628 for an estimate.