Quick Data is a snapshot of new and used skid steer sales trends from Fusable’s EDA equipment financing data and EquipmentWatch market trend and auction price reports.
Skid steer loader sales declined over the last 12 months, as buyers continue to shift toward more versatile compact track loaders.
New financed skid steer loaders posted a 9.6% year-over-year decrease, with 9,465 units sold from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, according to Fusable's EDA equipment finance data. The wheeled machines accounted for just 14.5% of the more than 65,000 combined new CTLs and SSLs financed during the period.
The used market also saw declines with 8,511 units sold, a more modest 1.9% drop year over year. EDA does not track equipment purchased in cash or with letters of credit, which is more common with compact equipment.
Buyers continue to exercise caution with capital investments as interest rates remain persistently high, the ag economy remains strained, and construction starts are slower than expected.
Despite the declines, skid steers tend to be popular in agriculture, road construction and urban environments that demand maneuverability in tight spaces and the ability to run high-powered attachments, such as cold planers.
Major manufacturers retained their strongholds on the market, with Bobcat, Caterpillar, Kubota, Deere and Case emerging as the top five sellers of new financed skid steers.
Top New Skid Steer Manufacturers
| Manufacturer | Units | % of Units |
| Bobcat | 2,672 | 28.2% |
| Cat | 1,830 | 19.3% |
| Kubota | 1,768 | 18.7% |
| Deere | 1,316 | 13.9% |
| Case CE | 800 | 8.5% |
The 10 Best-Selling New Skid Steers
The bulk of the top 10 skid steers sold fall within the 74-horsepower class, except for the 64-horsepower Kubota SSV65 and the 23.5-horsepower Bobcat S70.
The Kubota SSV75 led sales with 1,059 units financed. The Kubota SSV65 followed with 702 units, while the Deere 324G snagged the third spot with 624 units.
| Make/Model | Units Financed | Horsepower | Operating Weight |
| Kubota SSV75 | 1,059 | 71.6 hp | 8,466 lb |
| Kubota SSV65 | 702 | 60.4 hp | 7,319 lb |
| Deere 324G | 624 | 74 hp | 7,700 lb |
| Bobcat S650 | 521 | 74 hp | 7,901 lb |
| Cat 260 | 507 | 74 hp | 8,523 lb |
| Case CE SV280B | 469 | 74 hp | 8,000 lb |
| Bobcat S70 | 428 | 23.5 hp | 2,892 lb |
| Cat 262D3 | 428 | 74.3 hp | 8,296 lb |
| Bobcat S76 | 327 | 74 hp | 8,014 lb |
| Bobcat S66 | 324 | 74 hp | 7,046 lb |
Cat’s 262D3 and the 260 that replaces it both continue to appear in the top 10. Cat rolled out its next-generation skid steer lineup in August 2024, boasting more lift height, tilt and lift breakout forces, rated operating capacities, torque and comfort. For a closer look at the new models, check out Equipment World’s video with Cat product consultant Morgan Timiney.
Top Used Skid Steer Manufacturers
When looking at used financed skid steer sales, Bobcat, Deere and Case led the pack. New Holland joined the list in the fourth position, followed by Cat.
| Manufacturer | Units | % of Units |
| Bobcat | 2,695 | 31.7% |
| Deere | 1,387 | 16.3% |
| Case CE | 1,353 | 15.9% |
| New Holland | 1,116 | 13.1% |
| Cat | 897 | 10.5% |
The 10 Best-Selling Used Skid Steers
The Case CE SV280B topped the rankings with 533 used units financed, followed by the Bobcat S650 and Kubota SSV75.
| Make/Model | Units Financed |
| Case CE SV280B | 533 |
| Bobcat S650 | 298 |
| Kubota SSV75 | 216 |
| Deere 324G | 191 |
| Kubota SSV65 | 191 |
| Deere 318G | 184 |
| Bobcat S185 | 165 |
| Bobcat S76 | 150 |
| New Holland L 328 | 131 |
| Bobcat S570 | 126 |
Agricultural and construction hot spots tend to dominate the skid steer market, with 790 new financed machine buyers in California, 723 in Wisconsin and 614 in Texas. On the used financed side, Minnesota was the top buyer state with 833. Wisconsin followed with 704, and Illinois ranked third with 692.
EDA data is compiled from state UCC-1 filings on financed construction equipment. EDA continually updates this data as information comes in from each state. Numbers may have shifted since the data was pulled on June 1.
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Used Skid Steer Values
Used skid steer prices have remained fairly flat over the last year, according to Fusable’s EquipmentWatch market trend data.
The average price tag for a used skid steer topped out at $39,599 in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $39,205 in the first quarter of 2025. The average age of used skid steers also increased slightly over the last year from 6.9 to 7.3 years. The average age and price were calculated on 284,000 resale listings in the EquipmentWatch database between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Used skid steer resale values and age over the last five years. EquipmentWatch
EquipmentWatch defines fair market value (FMV) as the monetary value of an asset that can be expected in a transaction with a single seller and single buyer, neither of whom is under any compulsion or time restriction to complete the transaction. FMV for heavy equipment is most closely associated with the private, resale market, as opposed to the public, auction market.
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Skid Steer Auction Prices
No single player was dominant when it came to the top 20 skid steers sold on the auction market from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with Bobcat, Deere, JCB, Cat, Kubota, New Holland and Case all claiming models on the list.
A 2021 Deere 330G with 171 hours fetched the highest price on the list at $60,000. The skid steer was sold by Machinery Pete in New Bloomington, Ohio, on November 29, 2025.
| Make/Model | Year(s) | Units Sold | Hours | Price |
| Caterpillar 262D3 | 2025 | 4 | 4-6 H | $55,000 - $56,000 |
| Deere 330G | 2021 - 2024 | 2 | 171 - 201 H | $55,000 - $60,000 |
| Deere 324G | 2022 - 2024 | 2 | 16 - 439 H | $49,500 - $57,750 |
| Kubota SSV75 | 2023 | 2 | 12-16 H | $48,000 - $48,500 |
| New Holland L334 | 2023 | 1 | 227 H | $50,000 |
| Caterpillar 272D3 XE | 2021 | 1 | 312 H | $49,500 |
| Deere 332G | 2021 | 1 | 50 H | $57,000 |
| Bobcat S650 | 2024 | 1 | 97 H | $53,000 |
| Bobcat S66 | 2024 | 1 | 155 H | $52,500 |
| JCB 3TS-8W | 2021 | 1 | 249 H | $52,000 |
| Case SV280B | 2024 | 1 | 96 H | $51,000 |
| Bobcat S76 | 2021 | 1 | 193 H | $50,500 |
| Bobcat S590 | 2022 | 1 | 239 H | $50,000 |
| JCB 270 | 2023 | 1 | 59 H | $48,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-selling skid steer in the U.S.?
The most popular skid steer in the U.S. is the Kubota SSV75. The 74-horsepower model launched in 2014, alongside the smaller 64-horsepower SSV65. It offers a 2,690-pound rated operating capacity and a bucket breakout force of 5,884 pounds. The vertical lift design delivers 36.9 inches of reach and 128.3 inches of hinge pin height for easier dumping into trucks.
What skid steer brand sells the most machines?
Bobcat sold more new and used financed skid steers than any other manufacturer during the last 12 months, with 2,672 new units sold and 2,695 used units sold.
Are skid steer sales increasing?
No, 9,465 new financed skid steers were sold from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, a 9.6% decrease from the 10,471 units sold during the same period the previous year. Meanwhile, compact track loader sales increased during the same period.
What is the most popular used skid steer?
The top-selling used skid steer over the last 12 months is the Case Construction Equipment SV280B. The 74-horsepower machine offers a rated operating capacity of 2,800 pounds and a 5,600-pound tipping load. Available joystick options are EH joystick with ISO and H patterns, mechanical hand and foot, and mechanical H pattern.
What is the average price of a used skid steer?
The average price of a used skid steer loader during the first quarter of 2026 was approximately $39,900, according to more than 284,000 resale listings in the EquipmentWatch auction market database.
Which states buy the most skid steers?
New financed skid steers see the most sales in California, Wisconsin, Texas, Minnesota and Illinois. Used financed skid steer buyers are active in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Texas.
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