Skid steer loaders are one of the most versatile machines in construction equipment. Skid steer loaders are truly all-purpose machines, available in a wide range of sizes, which are compatible with a large number of accessories.

Skid steer loaders are generally four-wheeled vehicles having mechanically locked wheels on each side and left and right drive wheels that may be driven independently of the left drive wheels. A skid loader, which is a compact, rigid-frame machine with lift arms, can be equipped with a wide variety of attachments and equipment. Typically, there is no separate steering system for the skid steer loader's wheels, which keep the machine's body straight.