Best Skid Steer for Land Clearing $40,000 – $60,000 (Canada 2025)

Shopping for a land clearing skid steer $40,000 – $60,000? Based on 1,681 auction results in this price range, here are the best options and what to expect.

What $40,000 – $60,000 Gets You

What to Expect

3-7 year old large CTLs with 1,500-3,500 hours. Cat 289D3, Bobcat T76/T770, John Deere 331G. High-flow available. Modern cabs and controls.

Tradeoffs

Still need $5,000-$10,000 for forestry cab guard package if not factory-equipped. Tracks may need replacement at 1,200-1,500 hours of forestry use.

Best Strategy

Good value for professional clearing. Look for machines already equipped with forestry packages. Budget $10,000-$25,000 for mulcher attachment separately.

Market Data: $40,000 – $60,000

1,681

Sold in Range

$47,987

Avg Price

2,121

Avg Hours

2016

Avg Year

Best Models $40,000 – $60,000

Model Avg Price Avg Hours Sales
Kubota SVL75-2 $48,298 1,410 75 Prices →
Bobcat T770 $49,474 2,662 67 Prices →
Caterpillar 299D2 $49,147 3,686 61 Prices →
Caterpillar 289D $48,076 3,558 58 Prices →
Caterpillar 299D3 $49,926 3,406 55 Prices →
Bobcat T870 $48,616 2,943 51 Prices →
Bobcat T650 $47,591 2,365 44 Prices →
Kubota SVL95-2 $50,456 2,050 44 Prices →
John Deere 333G $50,352 2,883 40 Prices →
Caterpillar 259D $48,064 2,506 37 Prices →
Kubota SVL65-2 $49,612 1,165 27 Prices →
Caterpillar 259D3 $51,756 2,382 26 Prices →
John Deere 333E $48,295 2,500 25 Prices →
Takeuchi TL12 $47,894 2,453 25 Prices →
Caterpillar 299D $49,716 3,587 24 Prices →

Available $40,000 – $60,000

SSL

Bobcat

2,000 hrs · Saskatoon

kijiji · Dealer

$40,000

CAD
SSL

New Holland L220

2,395 hrs · Hamilton

kijiji · Dealer

$34,900

CAD
SSL

2025

City of Montréal

kijiji · Dealer

$39,999

CAD
SSL

2013 Yanmar T210

1,958 hrs · Maxwell, Ontario

marketbook · Dealer

$29,900

CAD
SSL

2014 Volvo MCT135C

2,000 hrs · West Kelowna, British Columbia

marketbook · Dealer

$32,500

CAD
SSL

2017 Bobcat T590

2,410 hrs · Mississauga / Peel Region

kijiji · Private

$39,000

CAD
SSL

ASV RT40

1,200 hrs · Hamilton

kijiji · Private

$37,900

CAD
SSL

2019 Bobcat S650

2,350 hrs · Winnipeg

kijiji · Private

$37,500

CAD
SSL

2014 Bobcat T870

Brandon

kijiji · Dealer

$39,500

CAD
SSL

2014 Bobcat T870

Lloydminster

kijiji · Dealer

$39,500

CAD

Other Budget Ranges

Under $25K $25K–$40K Over $60K

Full Buying Guide

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