Skid steers’ loss of market share to compact track loaders has mostly stabilized, and while new models of skid steers aren’t flooding the market, they do come along periodically and with significant advances.
In this report, we take a look at the new models on the market and improvements to existing skid steers, as well as offer tips for buyers and for finding the right attachments. We also check in on the supply of available new machines.
The 105-horsepower S86 from Bobcat has rated operating capacity of 3,400 pounds at 50% of tipping load and an operating weight of 9,728 pounds. Maximum travel speed is 6.9 mph, or 12.3 mph with the optional two-speed travel. Hinge pin height is 132 inches and overall width with bucket is 74 inches. Three workgroup response settings and a rearview camera are standard.Bobcat
The S86 has 105 horsepower. It also has three hydraulic-flow options. Standard flow is 23 gallons per minute and 3,500 psi. High Flow is 36.6 gpm, also at 3,500 psi. The Super Flow options bumps flow to 42 gpm and pressure to 4,061 psi.
“It’s the only loader offering three hydraulic-flow options in one machine,” says De Hoyos, “setting a new industry benchmark.”
To accommodate the increased heat load of high-powered attachments, the radiator and oil cooler of the S86 have been increased in size by 30%. The fan is twice as big and is reversible. The base machine includes a cab, dual-direction bucket positioning, the Power Bob-Tach system, automatic ride control, two-speed travel, a rearview camera and selectable joystick controls.
