Best Skid Steer for Grading & Site Prep $25,000 – $40,000 (Canada 2025)
Shopping for a grading & site prep 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
5-10 year old machines with 1,500-3,000 hours. Cat 259D, Kubota SVL75-2, Bobcat T650, John Deere 317G. EH controls on newer units. Radial or vertical lift.
Tradeoffs
May have mechanical controls (not ideal for finish grading). Grade control add-ons limited on older models. Cutting edges likely worn.
Best Strategy
Good for residential grading contractors. Look for EH controls — essential for finish grading. Add a quality dozer blade ($2,000-$4,000) and new cutting edge.
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
Vermeer CTX100
Saint-Stanislas-de-Champlain
kijiji · Private
$28,000
CAD
2025
Calgary
kijiji · Private
$25,999
CAD
2025 680S
Calgary
kijiji · Private
$18,999
CAD
2025
Saskatoon
kijiji · Private
$25,999
CAD
2009 Bobcat S220
Calgary
kijiji · Private
$24,000
CAD
2016 Bobcat S70
654 hrs · Schomberg
kijiji · Dealer
$24,500
CAD
2014 Yanmar T210
2,980 hrs · Maxwell, Ontario
marketbook · Dealer
$27,900
CAD
2014 Yanmar T210
Owen Sound
kijiji · Dealer
$27,900
CAD
2025
Winnipeg
kijiji · Private
$25,999
CAD
1997 Case 1845C
6,237 hrs · Winnipeg, Manitoba
marketbook · Dealer
$20,000
CAD
Other Budget Ranges
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