Best Wheeled Skid Steers

Skid Picker tracks 13 wheeled skid steers — fast, agile wheeled skid steers with low ground pressure on hard surfaces and top on-road speed — from 6 brands, priced $46,000 to $82,000. Our top-rated pick is the Bobcat S76 at 4.7★, and the largest is the Cat 272D3 at 3650 lbs rated operating capacity. Compare them all below.

Bobcat S76
$64,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.7(620)

The Bobcat S76 is a medium-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer and one of the best-selling machines in Bobcat's R-Series. It's a contractor favorite for its lift performance, refined cab, and huge dealer network.

2900 lb ROCVertical Lift Path74 HP
Vertical Lift2900 lbs ROC74 hp
Best for: Contractors needing high lift capacity and reach for loading trucks and pallets
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Bobcat S86
$82,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.7(460)

The Bobcat S86 is Bobcat's largest and most powerful wheeled skid steer, with a 105 hp engine and vertical lift. It uniquely offers standard-flow, high-flow, and super-flow hydraulics in one machine for maximum attachment capability.

3400 lb ROCVertical Lift Path105 HP
Vertical Lift3400 lbs ROC105 hp
Best for: Heavy-duty contractors running demanding attachments and moving big loads
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Cat 272D3
$82,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

Caterpillar

Cat 272D3

4.6(380)

The Cat 272D3 is Caterpillar's largest wheeled skid steer, with a 98 hp C3.8 engine and vertical lift. Available with a high-flow XPS hydraulic system, it's built for heavy loading and demanding attachment work.

3650 lb ROCVertical Lift Path98 HP
Vertical Lift3650 lbs ROC98 hp
Best for: Heavy-duty contractors needing maximum capacity and attachment power in a wheeled machine
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Bobcat S64
$52,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.5(340)

The Bobcat S64 is a small-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer built by Doosan Bobcat in North Dakota. It slots just below the popular S66 in the R-Series lineup for buyers who want Bobcat quality in a lighter, more affordable package.

2300 lb ROCVertical Lift Path68 HP
Vertical Lift2300 lbs ROC68 hp
Best for: Landscapers and homeowners wanting a nimble, name-brand vertical-lift machine
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Cat 262D3
$63,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

Caterpillar

Cat 262D3

4.5(420)

The Cat 262D3 is a medium-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer with the well-regarded C3.3B engine. It's a workhorse in rental fleets and contractor lineups, known for its comfortable sealed cab and Cat dealer support.

2700 lb ROCVertical Lift Path74 HP
Vertical Lift2700 lbs ROC74 hp
Best for: Contractors and rental fleets wanting a comfortable, capable medium-frame Cat
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John Deere 330G
$68,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

John Deere

John Deere 330G

4.5(380)

The John Deere 330G is a large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer in Deere's G-Series, powered by a 91 hp Yanmar diesel. It's built for heavy material handling and truck-loading with strong lift height and capacity.

3000 lb ROCVertical Lift Path91 HP
Vertical Lift3000 lbs ROC91 hp
Best for: Contractors needing high capacity and lift height for heavy loading work
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John Deere 332G
$78,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

John Deere

John Deere 332G

4.5(360)

The John Deere 332G is the largest wheeled skid steer in Deere's G-Series, with a 100 hp Yanmar diesel and vertical lift. It's built for heavy loading and demanding attachment work, with a high-flow option up to 41 GPM.

3600 lb ROCVertical Lift Path100 HP
Vertical Lift3600 lbs ROC100 hp
Best for: Heavy-duty contractors needing maximum wheeled capacity and attachment power
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Kubota SSV65
$47,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.4(320)

The Kubota SSV65 is a small-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer powered by Kubota's own diesel engine. It's known for a roomy cab and slide-up front door, aimed at farmers, landscapers, and value-focused contractors.

1950 lb ROCVertical Lift Path64 HP
Vertical Lift1950 lbs ROC64 hp
Best for: Farmers and landscapers wanting a value-priced vertical-lift machine with a roomy cab
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John Deere 318G
$49,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

John Deere

John Deere 318G

4.4(350)

The John Deere 318G is a small-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer in Deere's G-Series. Powered by a Yanmar diesel, it's a popular choice for landscapers and rental fleets valuing Deere's dealer support and simple, durable design.

1945 lb ROCVertical Lift Path65 HP
Vertical Lift1945 lbs ROC65 hp
Best for: Landscapers and rental fleets wanting a durable small-frame Deere with strong dealer backing
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Case SR240
$58,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.4(300)

The Case SR240 is a medium-frame radial-lift wheeled skid steer powered by an FPT diesel. It's known for strong digging performance, a roomy cab, and competitive pricing versus the major brands.

2400 lb ROCRadial Lift Path74 HP
Radial Lift2400 lbs ROC74 hp
Best for: Contractors doing digging and grading who want strong value in a medium frame
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Case SV340B
$70,000
Wheeled Skid Steer
4.4(260)

The Case SV340B is a large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer powered by a 90 hp FPT diesel. It's Case's most powerful wheeled model, built for heavy loading with strong breakout force and a competitive price.

3400 lb ROCVertical Lift Path90 HP
Vertical Lift3400 lbs ROC90 hp
Best for: Contractors wanting high wheeled capacity and lift height at strong value
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Cat 226D3
$46,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

Caterpillar

Cat 226D3

4.3(300)

The Cat 226D3 is Caterpillar's entry-level small-frame radial-lift wheeled skid steer. It's a lightweight, agile machine popular with rental fleets, homeowners, and light-duty contractors who value the Cat dealer network.

1550 lb ROCRadial Lift Path67 HP
Radial Lift1550 lbs ROC67 hp
Best for: Rental fleets and light-duty tasks like digging and general property work
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New Holland L328
$55,000
Wheeled Skid Steer

New Holland

New Holland L328

4.3(240)

The New Holland L328 is a medium-frame wheeled skid steer with the patented Super Boom vertical lift linkage, powered by an FPT diesel. It's known for class-leading dump height and reach at a value price.

2800 lb ROCSuper Boom Vertical Lift74 HP
Vertical Lift2800 lbs ROC74 hp
Best for: Contractors prioritizing dump height and reach for truck loading on a budget
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