BUY SMART: Used Skid Steer & Compact Track Loader Buyer’s Guide

Buying a used skid steer or compact track loader? Know what you’re looking at before you hand over the money.

BUY SMART is a practical field guide designed to help buyers inspect a used machine, recognize costly warning signs, and make a more informed purchase decision.

Inside the guide you’ll get:

✓ Step-by-step used machine inspection process

✓ Engine & cold-start checks

✓ Hydraulic system inspection points

✓ Pins, bushings & loader-arm checks

✓ CTL tracks, sprockets, rollers & idlers

✓ Wheeled skid-steer inspection points

✓ Structural damage & repair warning signs

✓ Service-history & hour-meter checks

✓ Ownership & paperwork checkpoints

✓ Repair allowance & negotiation worksheet

✓ BUY / NEGOTIATE / WALK AWAY scorecard

✓ Printable Field Inspection Pack

Print it. Take it with you. Inspect smarter.

A used machine can represent tens of thousands of dollars. BUY SMART gives you an organized inspection system so you know what to check, what questions to ask, and when a problem deserves a closer look.

Instant digital download — $16.99

Educational buying aid. This guide does not replace manufacturer service information or inspection by a qualified technician.

One bad used-equipment purchase can cost thousands. Spend a few minutes with BUY SMART before you spend thousands on the machine. Download the guide, take it with you, and inspect with confidence.