Best Skid Steer for Construction $25,000 – $40,000 (Canada 2025)

Shopping for a construction skid steer $25,000 – $40,000? Based on 2,899 auction results in this price range, here are the best options and what to expect.

What $25,000 – $40,000 Gets You

What to Expect

7-12 year old machines (2013-2018), 2,000-5,000 hours. Bobcat S650/T650, Cat 259D/262D, Case SV280, Kubota SSV65. Enclosed cabs, joystick controls, auxiliary hydraulics. Some high-flow available.

Tradeoffs

No warranty typically. CTLs may need track replacement ($6,000-$12,000). Budget for attachments separately. May need hydraulic hose replacements.

Best Strategy

Best entry point for solo operators and small contractors. Prioritize single-owner machines with documented maintenance. Budget $5,000-$10,000 for starter attachments.

Market Data: $25,000 – $40,000

2,899

Sold in Range

$31,395

Avg Price

2,711

Avg Hours

2013

Avg Year

Best Models $25,000 – $40,000

Model Avg Price Avg Hours Sales
Caterpillar 289D $32,869 5,265 78 Prices →
Bobcat T650 $32,138 3,253 73 Prices →
Bobcat S650 $31,397 2,743 70 Prices →
Bobcat S250 $29,266 2,764 66 Prices →
Bobcat T590 $30,530 2,830 61 Prices →
Caterpillar 259D $32,892 3,581 60 Prices →
Bobcat T750 $31,568 3,799 41 Prices →
Caterpillar 262D $30,774 3,311 40 Prices →
Kubota SVL75-2 $34,325 2,026 39 Prices →
Bobcat S590 $30,120 3,055 37 Prices →
Kubota SSV65 $33,250 898 37 Prices →
Bobcat T770 $34,385 4,117 35 Prices →
Bobcat T190 $28,962 2,988 32 Prices →
Caterpillar 289C $32,289 4,740 30 Prices →
Bobcat T300 $30,421 3,735 28 Prices →

Available $25,000 – $40,000

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