Best Wheeled Skid Steers

The Bobcat S76-2 is the second-generation Pro version of Bobcat's large-frame wheeled skid steer, launched at ConExpo 2026. It keeps the 74 hp D24, 2,900 lb vertical-lift platform and strong 23.3 GPM standard flow of the S76 while adding a redesigned electrical system, 8-inch touchscreen, four drive modes, two-speed as standard, and available Bobcat Sense object detection.

The Bobcat S86-2 is the second-generation version of Bobcat's flagship wheeled skid steer, bumping the 3.4L engine to 115 hp and rated capacity to 3,500 lb. It keeps the S86's unique standard/high-flow/super-flow hydraulic lineup while adding the redesigned electrical system, 8-inch touchscreen, drive modes, and available Bobcat Sense object detection from the -2 platform refresh.

The John Deere 334 P-Tier is Deere's most powerful skid steer ever, replacing the 332G with a 118 hp turbo Yanmar, a 4,000 lb rated operating capacity, and an optional 44 GPM high-flow system at 4,000 psi. It shares the new one-piece pressurized P-Tier cab and adds standard Attachment Manager, making it a purpose-built platform for cold planers, mulchers, and other hydraulically hungry attachments on wheels.

The Cat 260 is the direct next-generation replacement for the popular 262D3 wheeled skid steer. It lifts 3,160 lbs to a 132-inch pin height - both meaningful gains over the D3 - and pairs the 74 hp C2.8T with High Flow XPS hydraulics up to 34 GPM in Cat's new sealed, pressurized cab.

The Cat 270 is the flagship of Caterpillar's next-generation wheeled skid steer line, replacing the 272D3 with a 111 hp C3.6TA engine and 333 lb-ft of peak torque. It lifts 3,557 lbs to a 134-inch pin height, and a higher-output 270 XE variant sits above it for maximum hydraulic attachment work.

The Bobcat S66-2 is the second-generation Pro version of the mid-frame S66, unveiled at ConExpo 2026 as part of Bobcat's nine-model loader refresh. It keeps the proven 74 hp D24 engine and 2,400 lb vertical-lift platform but adds a redesigned electrical system, an 8-inch touchscreen with infotainment, four drive modes, and available camera- and radar-based object detection.

The John Deere 330 P-Tier is the large-frame vertical-lift skid steer that replaced the 330G in mid-2024, bringing a 98 hp turbocharged Yanmar, a brand-new one-piece pressurized cab, and a 25 GPM standard / 39 GPM optional high-flow hydraulic system. It keeps the 330G's 132-inch hinge pin height while adding a touchscreen display, EH dual self-leveling, and larger fuel and DEF tanks for full-day runtime.

The Cat 250 is the entry point to Caterpillar's next-generation wheeled skid steer line, launched in late 2024 alongside the 260 and 270. The C2.8T engine delivers 74 hp with peak power held across a wide RPM range, and its 124-inch lift height is 3 inches taller than the outgoing D3 machines it supersedes.

The Kubota SSV75 is the larger of Kubota's two wheeled skid steers, pairing the proven 74.3 hp V3307 diesel with a vertical-lift boom and a 128-inch hinge pin. It targets farmers and contractors who want mid-frame lift and truck-loading height backed by Kubota's tractor-dealer network.

The John Deere 320 P-Tier is the mid-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer that replaced the long-running 320G in mid-2026. It keeps the proven 69 hp Yanmar and 2,190 lb rated capacity while making EH ISO joystick controls standard and adding options the 320G never offered: ride control, hydraulic self-leveling, LED side lighting, a rearview camera, and a 30 GPM high-flow package. The sealed and pressurized cab, 10-foot-2-inch hinge pin height, and standard two-speed transmission make it a do-everything machine for construction, rental, and landscape crews.

The John Deere 318 P-Tier is the small-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer that replaced the long-running 318G. It keeps the sub-63-inch width and pickup-towable weight that made the 318G a rental and landscaper staple, but adds the P-Tier's larger sealed cab, standard EH ISO joysticks, and options like ride control, self-leveling, and a rearview camera. The 65 hp turbo Yanmar meets Tier 4 Final with no DEF, and counterweight packages push rated capacity to 2,095 lbs for pallet work.

The John Deere 324 P-Tier replaced the 324G - Deere's best-selling skid steer - in mid-2026 as the flagship of the mid-frame wheeled line. The 74 hp turbocharged Yanmar needs no DEF, the vertical-lift boom reaches a 126-inch hinge pin height, and the 2,690 lb rated capacity handles a full pallet of sod or block. EH ISO joystick controls are now standard, and the options list adds ride control, hydraulic self-leveling, a 32 GPM high-flow package, LED lighting, and a rearview camera that the G-Series never offered.

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.

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.

The Case SV185B is the smallest vertical-lift machine in Case's B-series wheeled lineup, pairing a 60 hp turbo diesel with an 1,850 lb rated capacity. The successor to Case's best-selling SV185, it's a farm and light-construction favorite that loads trucks and stacks pallets without the size, thirst, or price of a large frame.

The Case SR240B is the current B-series successor to the popular SR240 - a large-capacity radial-lift wheeled skid steer with a 74 hp FPT 3.4L diesel that skips both DPF and DEF entirely. With 2,400 lbs of capacity, an 8,680 lb breakout force, and a heavy-duty hydraulic coupler standard, Case pitches it as large-frame performance with medium-frame running costs.

The Case SV280B is a large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer that pairs a 2,800 lb rated capacity and 130-inch hinge pin with a 74 hp FPT diesel that needs neither DPF nor DEF. It's the wheeled sibling of the TV370B's formula: big-machine lift and truck-loading height without big-machine emissions plumbing.

The John Deere 316 P-Tier is the small-frame radial-lift wheeled skid steer that replaced the 316GR for the 2025 model year. At just 6,180 lbs it tows behind a standard pickup, and the heavy-duty tire option slims it to a 60-inch width for gates and interior work. The 65 hp turbo Yanmar needs no DPF or DEF headaches at this size, EH ISO joystick controls are standard, and new options like ride control, hydraulic self-leveling, and a rearview camera bring small-frame Deere up to date.

The New Holland L334 is the flagship wheeled skid steer of the 300 Series, pairing a 90 hp FPT diesel with the patented Super Boom vertical lift and 3400 lbs of rated capacity. It's built for heavy truck-loading and high-flow attachment work.

The JCB 300 is the biggest wheeled skid steer in JCB's lineup - a large-platform vertical-lift machine with a 3,186 lb rated capacity built around the single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door. The 74 hp EcoMAX diesel runs without a DPF or DEF, and two-speed travel tops 12 mph for fast work across big sites and farmyards.

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.

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.

The Bobcat S450 is the smallest radius-lift wheeled skid steer in Bobcat's lineup, a 49 hp machine that weighs just over 5,000 lbs. Its non-DPF Tier 4 engine and low price make it a favorite entry point for homeowners, farms, and rental fleets that don't need mid-frame muscle.

The Case SR175B is a small-frame radial-lift wheeled skid steer with a 67 hp turbo diesel and a 1,750 lb rated capacity. It punches above its size with a 122-inch hinge pin, a 7,270 lb bucket breakout force, and an available 30.7 GPM high-flow package that most small frames can't match.

The Case SR210B is a medium-frame radial-lift wheeled skid steer built around a 74 hp FPT 3.4L turbo diesel with maintenance-free Tier 4 emissions - no DPF and no DEF. With a 2,100 lb rated capacity and 7,270 lbs of breakout force in a relatively compact package, it's Case's all-purpose dirt machine.

The Case SR270B is the biggest radial-lift machine in Case's wheeled lineup - a 90 hp, 8,117 lb large frame built for serious dirt work. With 282 lb-ft of torque, an available 8,677 lb breakout force, and an enhanced high-flow option pushing 4,000 psi, it's the radial counterpart to the vertical-lift SV340B for buyers who dig more than they load.

The New Holland L318 is a small-frame wheeled skid steer that brings the patented Super Boom vertical lift down to the 1800 lb class, powered by a 60 hp FPT diesel. It offers truck-loading reach that radial small frames can't match.

The New Holland L320 is a mid-size wheeled skid steer with the patented Super Boom vertical lift and a 67 hp FPT diesel. With 2000 lbs of capacity, standard dual-range travel, and a 91.7-inch dump height, it's the sweet spot of the smaller 300 Series frames.

The Gehl V270 Gen:2 is a large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid loader from Manitou Group (twin to the Manitou 2700 V). With a 2,700 lb rated capacity and one of the tallest lift heights in the class at over 130 inches, it's built for truck loading, pallet work, and heavy material handling at a price below the big-name brands.

The JCB 215 is a small-platform vertical-lift wheeled skid steer built around JCB's single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door. A 74 hp turbocharged JCB by Kohler diesel with no DPF powers a 2,112 lb rated capacity machine that JCB pitches as small-platform size with large-platform power and hydraulic flow.

The JCB 3TS-8W is the wheeled version of the Teleskid - the only skid steer on the market with a telescopic boom. It lifts 3,208 lbs to a 13'3" hinge pin, reaches 8 feet forward, and digs 3 feet below grade, all from a 74 hp no-DPF machine with JCB's single-arm PowerBoom and side-door entry.

The JCB 270 is a large-platform vertical-lift wheeled skid steer with a 2,723 lb rated capacity and JCB's signature single-arm PowerBoom with side-entry door. The 74 hp EcoMAX diesel needs no DPF or DEF, and a 23.8 GPM standard circuit plus 12 mph two-speed travel make it a productive truck-loading and material-handling machine.

The Case SR160B is the entry point to Case's B-series wheeled lineup - a small-frame radial-lift machine with a 60 hp Perkins-family diesel and a 1,600 lb rated capacity. At just 5,645 lbs and six feet tall, it's built for tight spaces, light-duty property work, and buyers who want to tow with a half-ton truck.

The New Holland L316 is the smallest wheeled skid steer in the 300 Series, a radial-lift machine powered by a 60 hp FPT diesel. Its light 5370 lb frame and narrow footprint make it a value pick for landscaping, barns, and tight-access work.

The Gehl R165 is a mid-frame radial-lift wheeled skid loader from Manitou Group (also sold as the Manitou 1650 R). With a 1,650 lb rated capacity and a proven Yanmar diesel, it's a value-priced digging and grading machine popular with farms, landscapers, and budget-minded contractors.

The Gehl R220 is a large-frame radial-lift wheeled skid loader from Manitou Group (also badged as the Manitou 2200 R). Pairing a 2,200 lb rated capacity with a 72 hp Yanmar turbo diesel and an optional 35 GPM high-flow package, it's a workhorse for excavation, grading, and heavy attachment duty at a value price.

The Gehl R260 is the largest radial-lift wheeled skid loader in Gehl's range (badged as the Manitou 2600 R for that dealer network). With a 2,600 lb rated capacity, 5,200 lb tipping load, and an optional 35 GPM high-flow package, it's a heavy dirt-work machine that undercuts the big brands on price.

The Gehl V210 is a mid-level vertical-lift wheeled skid loader introduced in 2023 (its Manitou-network twin is the 2100 V). It slots between the radial R-series and the big V270 with a 2,100 lb rated capacity, a 69 hp Yanmar diesel, and a 120.5-inch hinge pin height for pallet and truck-loading work.

The Gehl R105 is the smallest wheeled skid loader in Gehl's lineup (sold in Manitou colors as the 1050 R). With a 1,050 lb rated capacity, a 34.7 hp Yanmar diesel under 25 kW emissions thresholds, and a narrow, low-profile frame, it's built for barns, hobby farms, and tight spots full-size machines can't enter.

The Gehl R134 is a small-frame radial-lift wheeled skid loader introduced in 2020 to replace the R135 (its Manitou-badged twin is the 1350 R). A 1,350 lb rated capacity, a 49 hp Yanmar diesel, and a sub-5,000 lb operating weight make it an easy-to-tow all-rounder for small farms, landscapers, and rental fleets.