By McLaren Industries 
How a Compact Track Loader Can Benefit a Tree Care Company
A wide range of industries benefits from using skid steers / CTLs for a multitude of diverse applications. Among the many fields that use these versatile machines include tree care companies. Despite its compact size, a skid steer with rubber tracks can have a huge positive impact on a tree care company’s efficiency and overall success. To understand just what makes this machine so advantageous in this industry, consult this guide on how a skid steer can benefit a tree care company.
Optimum Mobility on Smaller Job Sites
Tree care companies greatly benefit from the small, compact size of tracked skid steers. While tree care companies may provide services in large, expansive locations, they may also work in smaller, residential locations. In such cases, having a smaller machine that can navigate a narrow area and pass through fences or between trees serves as a huge advantage.
Minimal Ground Disturbance
Tree care companies often work on job sites where minimizing ground disturbance stands as a top priority. For example, when working on a residential property, they don’t want to use equipment that will tear up the lawn and leave it worse for wear.
Fortunately, skid steers have lighter bodies than larger machinery which helps keep ground damage to a minimum. To further minimize ground disturbance, operators can equip their Compact Track Loaders with rubber tracks that have smooth tread patterns rather than tires to help minimize turf damage.
Heavy Lifting Capabilities
Despite their small size, skid steers have the capacity to lift and transport heavy loads. As such, they serve as an invaluable tool on tree farms for handling large logs, scooping up large quantities of dirt, and carrying out other heavy lifting tasks that may arise.
Ease of Transport
For each job they take, tree care companies generally have to transport all their equipment and machinery from their headquarters to the job site. By using smaller equipment, the transportation process becomes far easier. For this reason, using skid steers can greatly benefit a tree car company. Some skid steers are so compact in size that companies can often transport them in a small trailer or even a pickup truck.
High Level of Versatility
Yet another way in which a skid steer can benefit a tree care company is by offering a high level of versatility. Operators can attach a wide range of attachments to skid steers depending on the job that they need to complete—from root rake grapple buckets to stump buckets. Perhaps one of the most useful skid steer attachments for the tree care industry, however, is a skid steer log grapple attachment, which can help move large logs and stumps.
McLaren is a leading provider of high-quality skid steer attachments, rubber tracks, over-the-tire tracks, and skid steer tires. Our expertly manufactured skid steer products fit a wide variety of brands—from Caterpillar to Bobcat—and provide exceptional comfort and efficiency. To learn more about our innovative tires, contact us today at (800) 866-0040 or click here to request a quote.