Are you looking for a compact, powerful earthmoving machine that can handle almost anything a jobsite demands? Cat® skid steer loaders are built for it. Louisiana Cat is an authorized Cat dealer serving Louisiana and offers a full lineup of new skid steers for sale. Our team is ready to help you find the right machine.
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The lift arm design determines where a skid steer performs best.
Radial lift arms follow a curved arc as they rise. That geometry produces a strong breakout force at ground level, which is ideal for digging, grading, backfilling and brush cutting. Fewer moving parts means lower maintenance costs and a more durable machine for rental fleets and ground-engagement work.
Vertical lift arms keep the load tucked close to the machine through most of the lift cycle, then extend forward near the top. You get better load stability at full height, higher operating capacity and more reach at dump height. That’s the configuration for loading trucks, moving palletized material and high-dump applications. Cat skid steers are available in both radial and vertical lift configurations so that you can match the machine to the work, not the other way around.
Skid steers earn their place across a wide range of industries:
Investing in a new skid steer can bring long-term performance and reliability to your high-demand projects. If you need more of a short-term solution while another machine is out of commission or you have an extra workload, you can also reduce up-front costs and ongoing maintenance with a rental skid steer.
Four specs define how a skid steer performs on your job. Know them before you commit.
Choosing between a skid steer, a compact track loader (CTL) or a wheel loader comes down to the job.
CTLs use rubber tracks instead of tires. Tracks deliver better flotation and traction on soft, muddy or uneven terrain, which is the right call when ground conditions are your biggest variable. Wheeled skid steers outperform on hard, stable surfaces due to their faster travel speeds, lower maintenance costs and easier tire replacement. If you’re not fighting the ground, the skid steer will work harder for you.
Wheel loaders have a larger footprint and higher capacity, making them well-suited for high-volume loading operations. Skid steers win where space is tight and maneuverability matters.
The strategic use of Cat skid steer attachments can maximize your machine’s productivity and efficiency.
General-purpose buckets from Caterpillar dig, grade and load soil, gravel and debris. Multipurpose (4-in-1) buckets add clamping and leveling capability so that you can handle more tasks without swapping machines. Louisiana Cat stocks Cat buckets sized to fit across the skid steer lineup.
If you regularly move products across a site, pallet forks are among the first Cat work tools to add to your setup. Forks handle palletized loads, including lumber, block, bags of material and jobsite supplies.
Cat augers drill precise holes for fence posts, sign posts, structural footings and utility work. Match the bit diameter and drive torque to your soil type and required depth for clean, consistent results.
Chain trenchers cut narrow, clean trenches for utility lines, drainage tile and irrigation conduit faster and cleaner than bucket excavation. Most chain trenchers require high-flow hydraulics.
Clear overgrowth, manage vegetation and maintain rights-of-way. Cat brush cutting attachments are a strong fit for agriculture, land clearing and rural construction prep. Forestry-grade mulching heads require high-flow hydraulics.
Cat skid steers are designed to keep the operator and the work in focus.
Sealed-switch modules keep the cab clean and controls intuitive. The pressurized, climate-controlled cab holds up through long shifts in tough conditions. Electro-hydraulic controls deliver smooth, precise attachment response, so you’re placing material exactly where it needs to go. Product Link™ telematics puts real-time machine data in your hands for smarter fleet decisions.
Louisiana Cat backs every machine with the support you need to keep your operations running. As an authorized Cat dealer in Louisiana since 1933, our team brings over 90 years of experience to every sale and rental. Cat Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) set up a personalized preventive maintenance schedule to keep your equipment in peak condition and minimize downtime. When you need parts, we offer Cat components engineered to OEM spec.
Are you looking for a skid steer loader near you? Louisiana Cat equips contractors across the state with the construction equipment they need to get the work done. Browse our selection of skid steers in Louisiana online, or contact our team for help matching the right machine to your application. View our flexible rental options for short-term or temporary projects.
