Key Features of Our Skid Steer & Loader Hire Solutions 

Our loader range is designed to give you practical, efficient material handling options for different site types and ground conditions. 

• Options for different ground conditions
  • Use wheeled skid steers and compact loaders on firmer ground and yards, and compact tracked loaders where surfaces are softer, uneven or more sensitive.
• High manoeuvrability in tight spaces
  • Skid steer loaders can turn within their own length, making them ideal for recycling bays, tight compounds and congested work areas.
• Fast loading and short cycles
  • All loader types offer quick cycle times for loading bins, hoppers, trucks and stockpiles, helping to keep materials moving and maintain throughput.
• Versatile attachments
  • In addition to general-purpose buckets, many machines can run pallet forks, sweepers, grapples, augers and other hydraulically driven tools, subject to compatibility and availability.
• Engineer-led support and integrated packages
  • Our team can specify loaders as part of a wider plant package, alongside excavators, dumpers, telehandlers and site access, helping you keep the overall plan joined up.

Safety Features 

Safety is central to how we operate. Skid steers and loaders supplied through FESS Hire typically include: 

• ROPS / FOPS cabs with enclosed operator protection. 
• Seatbelts and operator presence systems so the machine only operates when correctly seated (model dependent). 
• Good visibility, mirrors and lighting, with cameras or proximity aids on selected models, to support awareness in busy working areas. 
• Service and parking brakes appropriate for the machine’s rated loads and gradients. 
• Clear daily-check points and documentation to support pre-use inspections and on-site compliance. 

Where needed, we can also signpost to operator training and familiarisation, which is especially important where loaders work close to pedestrians, other plant or fixed infrastructure.

Operating Specifications 

Exact figures depend on loader type and model, but our hire range is broadly selected around: 

• Operating Weight: 
  • Approx. 2.5–7.0t across skid steers, tracked loaders and compact loaders
• Rated Operating Capacity / Tipping Load: 
  • Approx. 700–1,800kg (skid steer / tracked) and 2,500–4,000kg (compact wheeled loaders)
• Bucket Capacity: 
  • Approx. 0.35–1.3m³ depending on machine and material density 
• Machine Width: 
  • Approx. 1.5–2.2m
• Overall Height: 
  • Typically 1.9–2.8m to cab roof 
• Travel Speed: 
  • Roughly 8–36km/h, with compact wheeled loaders generally offering the highest travel speeds 

We’ll confirm specific capacities and dimensions – including questions like loading height for your wagons or bins, and minimum width for access routes – when we quote.

Typical Applications 

Skid steers and loaders from FESS Hire are used across: 

• Construction compounds and sites
  • Stockpile management, loading and general housekeeping. 
• Aggregates and quarry products
  • Moving and loading stone, sand and recycled materials (typically with compact wheeled loaders). 
• Waste and recycling operations
  • Loading bays, feeding hoppers and managing floor stock (subject to suitability). 
• Industrial and manufacturing
  • Handling bulk raw materials and waste within yards and loading areas. 
• Landscaping and external works
  • Moving soil, stone and bulk materials across sites and larger gardens/grounds. 

Find out more about Specifications and options for Skid Steers and Loaders  

• Wheeled loaders 
• Compact tracked loaders 
• Skid steer loaders 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I choose a skid steer, compact tracked loader or compact wheeled loader?
  • In simple terms:
    Choose a wheeled skid steer for tight spaces on firm ground and fast, agile handling.
    Choose a compact tracked loader where ground is soft, uneven or more sensitive and you need better traction and lower ground pressure.
    Choose a compact wheeled loader when you’re handling larger volumes, higher loads and longer on-site runs on firmer surfaces.
• What attachments can you supply with loaders?
  • Subject to availability and compatibility, we can often supply pallet forks, general-purpose or high-tip buckets, sweepers and other attachments. Tell us what you’re moving or clearing and we’ll advise.
• Are these machines suitable for working around pedestrians? 
  •  Loaders are frequently used in busy environments, but site rules, segregation and trained operators are essential. Machines we supply include appropriate safety features, and we can signpost to training where needed.
• Do you hire loaders to domestic customers?
  • FESS Hire is set up primarily for trade and commercial customers, including contractors, industrial users, waste and recycling operators, and FM providers. If you’re unsure whether your organisation is eligible, our team can advise.

Contact Us Today

Experience the FESS Hire difference. Contact us today to discuss your skid steer and loader hire requirements and discover how we can support your next project. Call us or email us, we’re ready to help you specify the right machines and attachments for your site and materials.