Best Skid Steer for Grading & Site Prep in Alberta (2025)

Looking for a skid steer for grading & site prep in Alberta? We track 20 listings in Alberta.

Alberta Market Overview

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Active Listings

Climate

Short construction season (May-October). Frozen ground prevents grading November-April in most areas.

Market Notes

Strong residential and commercial development in Calgary and Edmonton drives high demand for grading services.

Key Considerations

Frost depth of 4-6 feet limits when grading can start in spring. GPS grade control increasingly required on commercial sites.

Local Dealers

Finning (Cat — Grade Control experts), Calmont Equipment (Bobcat), Brandt Tractor (John Deere SmartGrade)

Top Picks in Alberta

Model Best For HP Avg Price
Cat 259D3 Best for Finish Grading 73 $35,000–$55,000 Prices →
John Deere 333G Best Grade Control 100 $65,000–$90,000 Prices →
Bobcat T650 Best Value CTL 74 $32,000–$45,000 Prices →
Kubota SVL75-2 Best Radial Lift CTL 74 $45,000–$60,000 Prices →
Cat 262D3 Best All-Around 74 $35,000–$55,000 Prices →

Grading & Site Prep Equipment for Sale in Alberta

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2021 John Deere 325G

2,001 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$72,000

CAD
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2022 John Deere 331G

2,200 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$86,995

CAD
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2025 Caterpillar 299D3

1,011 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$139,900

CAD
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2024 Caterpillar 265

410 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$116,010

CAD
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2017 Caterpillar 246D

3,034 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$39,500

CAD
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2006 Case 420CT

6,005 hrs · Dunmore, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$29,900

CAD
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2014 Bobcat T870

5,741 hrs · Lloydminster, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$39,500

CAD
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2024 Caterpillar 299D3

408 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$141,300

CAD
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2024 Caterpillar 289D3

391 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$121,900

CAD
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2025 Caterpillar 255

1,212 hrs · Edmonton, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$94,900

CAD
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2020 Caterpillar 262D3

1,243 hrs · Lacombe, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$69,998

CAD
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2023 Caterpillar 299D3

460 hrs · Calgary, Alberta

marketbook · Dealer

$124,819

CAD

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