Best Skid Steer Attachments
Essential tools to maximize your machine's versatility
The right attachments turn a skid steer into a multi-tool. Start with bucket and forks, then add specialty attachments as needed. Buy quality used attachments — they're nearly indestructible.
Essential Attachments (Start Here)
General Purpose Bucket
$800-$1,800 usedSmooth bottom for grading, light teeth for digging. 72-84" width typical. Every skid steer needs at least one GP bucket.
Pallet Forks
$600-$1,400 used48" tines standard. Essential for material handling — pallets, lumber, bales. Second attachment most operators buy.
Attachments by Application
Landscaping
| Attachment | Use | Used Price |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Rake | Final grading, debris removal | $1,200-$2,500 |
| Auger | Post holes, tree planting | $1,500-$3,500 |
| Trencher | Irrigation, drainage | $3,000-$8,000 |
| Tiller | Soil prep, bed creation | $2,000-$4,000 |
Snow Removal
| Attachment | Use | Used Price |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Pusher (8-10ft) | Parking lot clearing | $1,500-$3,500 |
| Snow Blower | Deep snow, piling | $4,000-$12,000 |
| V-Plow | Versatile plowing | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Salt/Sand Spreader | Ice management | $1,200-$3,000 |
Construction & Demolition
| Attachment | Use | Used Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Breaker | Concrete demolition | $4,000-$12,000 |
| Grapple Bucket | Debris handling | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Cold Planer | Asphalt removal | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Concrete Mixer | On-site mixing | $3,000-$6,000 |
Land Clearing
| Attachment | Use | Used Price |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Mulcher | Brush/tree clearing | $12,000-$30,000 |
| Brush Cutter | Heavy grass, small brush | $4,000-$10,000 |
| Stump Grinder | Stump removal | $3,000-$8,000 |
| Tree Puller | Small tree removal | $2,000-$5,000 |
Quick Coupler Compatibility
Not all attachments fit all machines. Check compatibility before buying:
- • Bobcat: Uses Bob-Tach coupler. Most common, widest attachment selection.
- • CAT: Uses Caterpillar coupler. Adapters available to Bob-Tach.
- • John Deere: Uses Quik-Tatch. Adapters available.
- • Universal: Many aftermarket attachments fit multiple systems.
Tip: Adapter plates cost $200-$400 and allow cross-brand compatibility.
Buy New vs Used
Buy Used
- • Buckets (nearly indestructible)
- • Pallet forks
- • Grapples
- • Augers (check drive condition)
- • Snow pushers
Consider New
- • Hydraulic breakers (wear items)
- • Forestry mulchers (high maintenance)
- • Cold planers (expensive rebuild)
- • Trenchers (chains wear)
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