Bobcat is a brand of machinery rather than a type of it. It is only one possible skid steer make out of many other makes of skid steer for sale available on the Australian market – there are many others and many are compatible with Bobcat attachments (for example, our Ozziquip SL730 skid steer).

Yes, they are. Our range of skid steer sales includes machines built without complicated electronics and on board computers to give their operators reliable operation with easy maintenance and servicing that a regular, qualified mechanic will be able to conduct.

We offer Australia wide delivery. Browse our range of skid steer for sale and have your purchase shipped to anywhere in Australia, at a fraction of a cost compared to many of our competitors. Click here for full delivery information.

Always check your state and territory rules, laws and regulations. In Queensland, it is illegal to drive a non-standard vehicle on any road. If you need to transport your skid steer loader, it is a good idea to purchase an appropriate trailer.

There are many factors that determine the potential lifespan of a skid steer – regular servicing, correct maintenance and correct operation can positively contribute to the life expectancy of your machine. On average, the lifespan of a skid steer loader can range 2000 to 5000 hours.

Rather than the capabilities of the machine itself, consider your safety and the safety of those around you before operating a skid steer loader in severe or extreme weather and postpone any work where that safety would be compromised.

Consider what kind of projects you expect to be undertaking with your skid steer loader and check that the machine’s specifications and features can accommodate the kind of work you intend to use it for. The factors you may want to consider are size of the machine, its capacity and ease of operation.

Just as with adverse, severe or extreme weather consider the safety of operating your skid steer loader on any given type of terrain first and refer to its operation manual for manufacturer’s advice.

Typical skid steer loader use projects include earthmoving works, construction and road building. Smaller loaders are especially handy on jobsite where manoeuvring space is scarce.

Our Ozziquip SL730 skid steer loader is compatible with Bobcat attachments. If you are still not certain whether you will be able to use your existing accessories or need purchasing help, please give us a call on 1300 794 684 or e-mail us at sales@machinerydirect.com.auwith your enquiry.

The maximum speed of our Ozziquip SL730 skid steer loader is 12km/h.

Yes, however this will depend on the size of both vehicles in relation to one another. Please consider this when making any purchasing decisions and if you are not certain, give us a call on 1300 794 684or e-mail us at sales@machinerydirect.com.au with your enquiry.

Consider the type of your project, how much material will you expect to need to move at a time and the amount of space you will have available for manoeuvring. Taking that into account, check product specifications and take note of machine size and its rated capacity when making your purchasing decisions.

The answer to this question will depend on the machine itself. Please check product specifications for any applicable load ratings or give us a call on 1300 794 684 or e-mail us at sales@machinerydirect.com.au prior to making your purchase, we are always happy to help you select the loader that is right for you.

High end machines with electronic suites and computer assisted operations are inherently much more expensive to maintain. By comparison, our skid steer loaders are designed and built with simplicity of operation and ease of maintenance in mind. They do not include expensive proprietary computerised aids and do not require expensive, specialised servicing, considerably bringing the cost of regular maintenance down.

You fully owned your purchased equipment, it is always available when you need it and if you expect to often and regularly use your loader (in other words, if it is a machine essential to your work), purchasing rather than renting may be a better option for you. The good news is that we can offer help with machinery finance pre-approval to make the purchasing process that much easier and lower your up front costs of buying to own. You could also be interested in browsing our complete range of machinery sales for other equipment you may want to purchase to own.

While it is always a good idea to consider insuring equipment that is necessary that makes you money and that you need for work, you will additionally need Public Liability Insurance to cover yourself for the risks of excavation activities causing injury to operators and third party individuals or damage to property, nuisance, unauthorised access and liabilities. The information provided here is general and cannot account for your specific circumstances. Always consult with your insurer for information most directly applicable to your situation.