Compact Loader VS Skid Steer
HUMMERBEE COMPACT ARTICULATED LOADER
POUND FOR POUND BETTER THAN A SKID STEER.
The Compact Loader Advantage
Why Choose a Compact Articulated Loader Over a Skid Steer?
When it comes to versatility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness, the Hummerbee Compact Articulated Loader outshines a standard skid steer. Here’s how Hummerbee loaders give you an edge in productivity, cost savings, and overall performance.
- Further Reach
- Easier to Operate
- Less Turf Impact
- Better Visibility
- Easier to Enter and Exit
- Hydraulic Tool Locking
- Better Mobility & Ride
- More Economical
Further Reach
Reach Farther, Lift Higher
The Hummerbee’s telescoping boom has a higher vertical reach and longer horizontal reach than a comparative skid steer loader. This makes loading a high-sided truck or wide trailer easier and faster.
Easier to Operate
User-Friendly Design Operation
Our easy-to-use tool control joystick, steering wheel, and forward/reverse rocker pedal makes operating the Hummerbee more intuitive and easier to learn than the complex controls of a skid steer.
Less Turf Impact
Protect Your Work Surfaces
Articulated steering minimizes turf disturbance and reduces tire wear on hard surfaces. Skid steers can consume 3 sets of tires before the Hummerbee needs its first tire change.
Better Visibility
360-Degree Visibility
The Hummerbee’s 360 degree, unobstructed view from the high driver’s seat provides greater visibility of your tool position and the surrounding jobsite, so you can work confidently and safely.
Easier to Enter/Exit
Comfortable and Accessible
An open ROPS structure makes the Hummerbee much easier and faster to get in and out of than the skid steer, and has more leg, shoulder, and head room than the cramped cabin of a skid steer.
Hydraulic Tool Locking
Quick Swap Attachments
With our signature hydraulic tool locking system, you never have to leave the Hummerbee’s seat to manually secure attachments to the tool mount, making it faster and safer to switch out accessories.
HUMMERBEE ARTICULATED LOADER VS. SKID STEER
Frequently asked Questions
An articulated loader, like the Hummerbee Compact Loader, is much quicker and more agile than a skid steer, especially when operating in areas with obstacles or tight spaces. The articulated frame pivots smoothly, reducing turf damage and allowing precise maneuverability, while skid steers rely on skidding their tires to turn, which can wear surfaces and tires faster.
Articulated loaders are designed to pivot at the frame, which improves maneuverability in confined areas and minimizes surface damage. This design also enhances traction and stability by keeping all four tires in contact with the ground, even on uneven terrain, making them ideal for rough or delicate surfaces.
Articulated loaders steer by pivoting the front and rear halves of the machine at the articulation joint. This provides fluid, natural turns and reduces the space required to navigate obstacles. In contrast, skid steers use differential steering, which involves dragging or skidding the wheels, often damaging the ground.
An articulated machine, like the Hummerbee loader, is a vehicle with a hinged frame that allows the front and rear halves to move independently. This design provides superior flexibility and control, making it ideal for applications requiring tight turns, agility, and minimal turf disruption.
- Improved Maneuverability: Easier to navigate in tight spaces or around obstacles.
- Reduced Turf Impact: Gentle on grass and delicate surfaces, unlike skid steers that leave skid marks.
- Greater Stability: Keeps all tires grounded, improving traction on uneven or sloped terrain.
- Smoother Operation: Provides natural, fluid movements for more precise control.