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

Shopping for a rental fleets 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

Used machines (5-8 years, 2,000-4,000 hours) from private owners or auctions. Bobcat S650, Cat 262D, Case SV280. Can command moderate rental rates.

Tradeoffs

No warranty. Higher maintenance risk. Lower rental rates than new equipment. Renters prefer newer machines. Insurance may require recent inspection certification.

Best Strategy

Viable for small/startup rental operations. Buy well-maintained single-owner machines. Budget $3,000-$5,000/year per unit for maintenance. Inspect thoroughly before purchase.

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

Other Budget Ranges

Full Buying Guide

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