To manage land effectively, you need equipment that allows you to clear your land efficiently, and skid steers are the best for the job. During fall, the ground is littered with leaves, dust, branches, and mud. These things can get into the equipment and damage it if proper care isn’t taken. So, to unleash the full potential of your skid steer and increase your land clearing productivity, here are some things you can do to prep your skid steer this fall.
How to Prep Your Skid Steer for Leaf Removal, Mulching & More This Fall
1. Check the Fluids on the Skid Steer.
Hydraulic fluids are the lifeblood of skid steer machines, serving as the working fluid for the machinery, coolant for components, and lubricant for machine parts. To ensure the machine remains in good condition and is capable of handling tough debris and heavy objects, it is essential to ensure that the hydraulic fluid is topped off and circulating through the system.
2. Check Tires.
After checking the hydraulic fluids, inspect the condition of the tires. The tires are the key selling points of the skid steer system, and if the track is stuck or damaged in any way, the machine can stop working or become less efficient.
3. Regularly Clean the Machine.
As part of regular maintenance, you have to clean your skid steer. This is especially important during the fall, with all the leaves, branches, and mud that can stick to it. If not cleaned regularly, these components can become clogged in sensitive areas and accumulate, potentially halting their regular operation.
4. Evaluate the Land.
In preparation for fall, before you start leaf removal with the skid steer, you first have to evaluate the land. This is necessary to avoid any unforeseen obstructions. You need to map out the quality of the ground and all possible obstructions, such as large stones, tree stumps, or potholes. This will make the job of your skid steer much easier, as large stones can prove quite challenging to remove for the skid steer. Evaluating the land will let you know what type of skid steer you need to get and what parts of the land will require much heavier machinery.
5. Consider Adding Specialized Attachments.
You’ll also need to make additional considerations as to the capacity and application of skid steer during the fall. Because, as useful as they are, skid steers are not general-purpose machines. There are some applications that they simply will not be efficient at due to the lack of proper parts for them. For example, the general configuration might not be the best for construction use, but with a concrete breaker attachment, the skid steer becomes much better at such an application. Some attachments include buckets, brushes, augers, and trenches, all of which you can get from Ciano Development, a leading provider of skid steer attachments!
Contact Ciano Development For All Your Fall Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Needs Today!
Do you work in the Greater Boston area and are looking to get your heavy equipment or Bobcat Skid Steer Loader ready for the fall season? Ciano Development is the premier one-stop shop for everything Bobcat-related in the Greater Boston area. If you are interested in our products or preparation services, please feel free to contact us at 617-957-8005 or complete our online contact form. Our team of industry professionals looks forward to speaking with you and assisting you soon!
