The Kangloader Skid Steer Loader – Profiled

Of all the new tools and machines that have been finding their way to market in recent decades, the one that has been possibly garnering the greatest amount of attention, news reports and write-ups, is the Kangaloader line out of Australia. They manufacture a series of mini-loaders that require that an operator stand on the back platform rather than be seated in a cab.

The benefits of this standing arrangement are twofold. First, by eliminating the cab all together, it allows far more functions relevant to the actual purpose of the machine, in spite of its smaller size. Also, once a person actually finds him or herself standing on one while it’s running, they can then use their body weight to assist in performing tasks. Lean in when scooping and lean back when lifting for instance.

The original concept of the first prototype mini skid steer loader never was of a machine to compete against larger heavier conventional machines. Rather, the first designs were created to fill a need for a smaller skid steer loader. Even smaller than a machine like the Bobcat. A smaller more adaptable machine that could be easily loaded, offloaded and operated by just one person.

Public response has been positive from the very beginning. In fact today, as it stands right, now the Kanga-Kid which is the smallest model in the Kangaloader lineup is the #1 top selling mini skid steer loader on the entire planet. Outselling all others. It features a 16 hp twin-V Honda engine and is also available with tracks or four wheels. Even so, it's the actual attachments that draw a sizable share of the public attention.

Of course there is an entire lineup of attachments that are designed for common outdoor use. However; what many people simply aren't aware of, is the number and quality of amazing attachments that have been designed, tested and proven for inside or covered jobs. A stellar example would be the commercial grade vinyl and tile stripper that requires just one man to connect up to the front end.

The Kanga Vinyl Stripper plows easily through vinyl and linoleum tiles leaving nothing but clear stripped concrete in its tracks. Also the Kangaloder's size and maneuverability makes it the ideal vehicle for maneuvering around embedded floor obstacles. Also the blade never needs resharpening because it sharpens itself on the floor. Simply flip it over and you have a brand new edge.

The perfect sister attachment to accompany the Kanga Vinyl Stripper is the Schibeci Poly Planer. This is another commercial grade tool that attaches easily to the front end of a Kangaloader. It cuts, levels and polishes and is designed to do this on even the hardest of surfaces such as asphalt and concrete.