Setting Up a Used Bobcat Track Loader or Skid Steer with the Right Attachments in Arizona

A loader is only as useful as what's hanging off the front of it. Swap a bucket for forks, a grapple, or a breaker, and the same machine can unload pallets in Glendale in the morning and bust caliche in Buckeye that afternoon. At Payne Equipment Sales, we're a family-owned used construction equipment dealer in Peoria, Arizona that buys, sells, and brokers equipment for contractors across Arizona. Bobcat track loaders and skid steers are some of the most popular machines on our lot, so here's how to set one up with attachments that actually pay for themselves.

1. Start With the Work You Bid Most

Buy attachments for the jobs you already do every week, not the ones you might do someday. A good general-purpose bucket and a set of pallet forks cover a lot of ground for most West Valley contractors.

Look back at your last few months of jobs. If you're hauling block and pavers, forks come first. If you're clearing lots in Surprise or Goodyear, a grapple may earn more than anything else you add.

2. Match Hydraulic Flow to the Attachment

Check whether your machine has standard flow or high flow before you buy a hydraulic attachment. Some heavy-duty hydraulic attachments are built to run on high-flow machines, and running them on standard flow can leave them underpowered.

This is one reason high-flow Bobcats are worth a close look. Our current used track loaders for sale in Arizona include high-flow Bobcat T750 and T76 machines, plus Kubota, CAT, John Deere, and Takeuchi track loaders. Ask us to confirm the flow on any machine before you plan your attachment lineup.

3. Pick the Arizona Essentials

For most Phoenix-area work, a bucket, pallet forks, and a breaker handle the majority of jobs. Arizona soil is full of rock and caliche, and a breaker saves you from renting one or calling in a bigger machine.

From there, add what fits your trade: an auger for fence posts and footings, a grapple rock bucket for desert cleanup, or a sweeper for keeping jobsites and driveways clean. We keep several of these on hand in our attachments for sale in Peoria, including a brand-new auger, grapple rock bucket, 72-inch sweeper, and new Ignite pallet forks.

4. Buy Attachments From People Who Know the Machine

The right attachment should fit your loader's coupler, size, and hydraulics the first time. Payne Equipment Sales is an authorized dealer for Ignite Attachments and Rhino X Buckets, and both are available through Payne Equipment Sales. Call 623-698-2784 and we'll help you match them to your machine.

5. Inspect Used Attachments Like You'd Inspect the Loader

A worn attachment can cost you as much downtime as a worn machine. Check cutting edges and teeth, look for cracks and fresh welds, and make sure the mounting plate locks down tight.

On hydraulic attachments, look for leaks at the hoses and couplers, and keep the quick-connect ends capped. Desert dust in a hydraulic coupler is a fast way to damage a system.

Featured on Our Lot: 2018 Bobcat T750 Track Loader Package Deal High Flow

Our 2018 Bobcat T750 Track Loader Package Deal High Flow comes ready to work on day one. It has 800 hours, an 85 HP diesel motor, pilot controls, high flow, wide tracks, cold AC and heat, and a one-button quick connect, and it comes with 2 buckets, pallet forks, and a breaker. It's listed at $52,000.

Through the end of the year, Payne Equipment Sales is offering 90 days no payments. And with any skid steer or track loader purchase, you can add a new breaker and pallet forks for $4,999. Learn more about our equipment financing options.

Let's Get Your Machine Set Up Right

Whether you work in Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Mesa, Payne Equipment Sales in Peoria, Arizona is here to help you build your business without the dealership games. Browse inventory at payneequipmentsales.com, call 623-698-2784, or stop by our Peoria lot. Upgrading? We can also help you sell or broker your current loader.

Quick Answers

What attachments should I get first for a skid steer or track loader?

For most Arizona contractors, a general-purpose bucket, pallet forks, and a breaker cover the most jobs. Add an auger, grapple, or sweeper based on the work you do most often.

Do I need a high-flow machine to run attachments?

Not for buckets, forks, and many common attachments. Some heavy-duty hydraulic attachments are built for high-flow machines, so check your loader's flow before buying one.

Where can I buy skid steer attachments near Phoenix?

Payne Equipment Sales in Peoria, AZ carries attachments and is an authorized dealer for Ignite Attachments and Rhino X Buckets. Browse payneequipmentsales.com or call 623-698-2784.