96,000 units is the estimate by Power Systems Research of the number of Skid Steer Loaders expected to be produced in North America (US and Canada) in 2024.
A Skid Steer Loader also known as a Skid Loader, Skid-Steer Loader, or Skidsteer, is a small rigid frame, engine-powered machine with lift arms used to attach a wide variety of labor-saving tools or attachments.
Four major uses for Skid Steer Loaders are: Agricultural, 29%; Rental Fleets, 22%; Construction, 20%, and Landscape, 12%.
This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
Carol Turner is Senior Analyst, Global Operations, at Power Systems Research
Carol Turner is responsible for all OE Link™ North America segments specializing in On & Off Highway product lines that includes Agriculture, Construction, Lawn & Garden, Recreational Products and Power Generation. Carol graduated from Bowling Green State University with Business & Journalism degrees. Prior to PSR, Carol was director of OEM Data NA, formerly headquartered in Maastrict, Holland. She has been with Power Systems since October 2001 and has over 30 years of experience in data research.