skidsteer
Pivot-turning work machine
A skidsteer is a compact, maneuverable construction vehicle with a rigid frame and lift arms that accept various attachments—buckets, forks, augers, or brush cutters.
It steers by varying the speed of wheels on opposite sides, allowing it to turn in place.
Also called a skid-steer loader or skid loader: We rented a skidsteer to grade the driveway.
Open-top carrying vessel
Capable of being steered
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- zero-turnMower with instant pivoting
pivot · articulated · low-profile · lightweight · portable · efficient · space-saving · accessible
Assigning marks to work
- tillingCultivating soil for crops
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- soddingInstalling grass sections
- excavatingRemoving soil to uncover
planting · hardscaping · edging · seeding · raking · topsoil · drainage
Act of unearthing
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- trenchingExcavating long narrow cuts
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
- backfillingReplacing removed earth
earthmoving · foundation · leveling · jobsite · roadwork · compaction
One who fills containers
- wheeledHaving round rollers attached
- cabVehicle for hire
- joystickTilting lever for control
- hydraulicsStudy of pressurized liquids
counterweight · tracks · tires · engine · controls · Caterpillar · Kubota
bucket
Open-top carrying vessel
sweeper · mulcher · tiller · breaker · ripper · rake · broom
maneuverable
Capable of being steered
zero-turn · pivot · articulated · low-profile · lightweight · portable · efficient · space-saving · accessible · responsive
grading
Assigning marks to work
excavating · planting · hardscaping · edging · seeding · raking · topsoil · drainage
excavation
Act of unearthing
- gradingAssigning marks to work
- trenchingExcavating long narrow cuts
- demolitionDeliberate structural destruction
backfilling · earthmoving · foundation · leveling · jobsite · roadwork · compaction
loader
One who fills containers
hydraulics · counterweight · tracks · tires · engine · controls · Caterpillar · Kubota
skidsteermining truck
Heavy vehicle for ore transport
excavator · bulldozer · crawler crane · earthmover · front-end loader
skidsteerforklift
Powered pallet-hoisting vehicle
crane · conveyor · telehandler
skid, steer, skids, skidded, skidding, steers, steered, steering, steerer