When I research skid steers for our clients I love to compare models for features, durability, tool sets and most of all price. More experienced or brand native skid steer operators may simply know exactly which skid steer they want or need to get the job done. But for newbies to the skid steer world it can get confusing quick.

The first thing you need to know about skid steers is what size you need. This is largely dependent on the type of work that you perform. Once you have a particular model in mind then it is time to compare brands. A great website that allows you to simply type in the model of your desired skid steer and cross compare is Deere.com. Once there, click on Product & Equipment and find Skid Steers on the left hand side navigation menu. You will be presented 3 sizes of skid steers in relation to horsepower.

Next simply choose a model and click the link. The next page will present you a feature set on this particular model. Back over on the left hand navigation menu there will be a 'Compare' link. Click Compare. Now you can choose up to 3 models from other skid steer manufactuers. After you select 3 skid steer models scroll to the bottom of the page and click 'Continue'.

Wala....Deere.com presents your selected models and relational skid steer specifications in an easy to compare side by side listing. Make sure to click to the next page, because the third model of your chosen skid steer will be listed on that page.

Now that we have some skid steers researched next we want to find a good price. I always find it very quick and easy too shop and price skid steers and other heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, tractors, boom lifts and backhoes at this web site: http://www.bobcatweb.com.