Like the rest of America, installation contractors are re-evaluating the way they spend money. Ups and downs in business and a shaky economy have made major purchase decisions, particularly those around new equipment, more difficult than ever. When that decision involves a skid-steer loader — often the workhorse of the fleet — it can be even more challenging. Because the machines are used heavily on the job, contractors can’t afford to skimp on quality. Yet, for the same reason, owners know skid-steers don’t typically receive the best treatment from crews. “The skid-steer is much like the employee pickup that everyone
