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Reasons To Choose A Mini Skid Steer Loader
Kerttu Peltonen
Your local equipment rental service carries all sorts of machines that can be a major asset for a wide variety of projects in your yard. Skid steer loaders are popular and versatile machines that you can use in many different ways. If you're getting ready for a project and expect to rent a loader, you'll need to decide whether you want a standard skid steer model or a mini skid steer model. The latter is essentially a scaled-down version of the former, although there are a few design differences to note. Here are some reasons that you might favor a mini skid steer over its full-size counterpart.
Tight Area
It's useful to think carefully about the area in which you'll be working. If the area is wide open, a conventional skid steer loader might be suitable. However, many people don't have the luxury of spacious yards, especially when it comes to operating a piece of machinery during a project. If your work area is on the tighter side, you'll appreciate using a mini skid steer. Not only does this machine have a smaller size, but it also offers a higher level of maneuverability in a tight space than its larger counterpart.
Precision Work
Thinking about the nature of your project can often influence what type of skid steer loader you rent. While a full-size model can be good for large-scale projects, it won't fare as well as a mini model for precision projects. If your project is small — for example, building a foundation for a compact patio or sitting area somewhere in your yard — you'll almost certainly find that a mini skid steer will give you a better-finished product.
Frequently Climbing On/Off
One of the biggest differences between the two sizes of skid steer loaders is that the full-size model has a standard cabin and seat, while the mini version has a platform at the rear of the machine that you stand on. If you're doing a project that will involve getting on and off the loader countless times — perhaps to check the work you're doing before continuing — a mini model will be better. It's far quicker and easier to hop on and off this machine's platform rather than to climb in and out of the seat in a cabin.
Contact an equipment rental service in your area to learn about its mini skid steer rental options.
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