All skid steer loaders are constructed with different rated operating capacities. Rated operating capacity (ROC) is the maximum weight a skid steer loader can safely lift. New Holland produces skid steer loaders with ROCs between 600 pounds and 2,800 pounds. John Deere's skid steer loaders offer ROCs between 1,500 pounds and 3,200 pounds.
Some skid steer loader manufacturers produce their own engines while others employ engines manufactured by other companies. Bobcat uses Kubota engines in their skid steers. Bobcat engines offer between 15.7 horsepower (hp) and 81 hp depending on the model. Caterpillar skid steer loaders utilize their own engines that offer power between 48 hp and 74 hp, depending on model.
Mustang skid steer loaders weigh between 4,400 pounds and 9,475 pounds. Thomas skid steer loaders weigh between 1,500 pounds and 7,400 pounds. Skid steer loaders produced by Bobcat weigh between 2,708 pounds and 8,140 pounds.
Bobcat skid steer loaders are between 100.6 inches and 142.9 inches long, between 36 inches and 74 inches wide and between 71.4 inches and 82.3 inches tall. Caterpillar skid steer loaders are between 127 inches and 142 inches long, between 77 inches and 82 inches wide and between 60 inches and 72 inches tall.