Which Equipment Attachments Do You Need? A Guide to Optimizing Uptime
One of the benefits of choosing a multi-purpose piece of equipment is that you don’t have to purchase, transport, store, and maintain a multitude of machines. You only need one product that can tackle a number of different tasks. But your primary workhorse machine is only as good as the attachments that go along with it, so choosing the right attachments is paramount to optimized uptime.
That’s why Bobcat of New Hampshire has provided some tips to choosing exactly what you need for your property or worksite. Check them out for yourself and then contact us with any additional questions you may have or if you're interested in our construction equipment attachments for sale, including Bobcat® attachments. You’ll find us in Chichester and Hudson, NH, serving Manchester and Nashua, so let us know how we can help you!
What Kind of Equipment Are You Buying For?
Let’s start with some obvious points. To a certain extent, you might find some attachments can work on more than one type of equipment, but it’s generally easier and safer to stick with an attachment that’s made for the product you use. If you’re using a tractor, get a tractor attachment. If you’re using a skid steer, get a skid steer attachment. And so on and so forth. This often makes it easier to find something that’ll connect more easily and will be the right size for your machine.
How Big is Your Piece of Equipment? How Big is the Project?
Speaking of size, the next major concern you’ll need to think about is the size of the attachment. Of course, you’ll want to choose something that’s right for the job. Some implements will be so small that you’ll feel like you might as well have done the work by hand.
However, the biggest deciding factor for how big or small the attachment can be is the larger piece of equipment you’re attaching it to. Every machine has limits as to what they can handle. This is often measured by physical size and power. Make sure you know your equipment’s PTO and come prepared with specs so we can help you find an attachment that matches.
Do You Have a Preferred Trusted Brand?
As you speak with your peers, or as you gain more experience as a heavy equipment owner, you’ll probably find some manufacturers come with certain reputations that might benefit you. Remember that popular doesn’t always mean better. At the same time, more expensive doesn’t always mean better.
The proof is in the pudding. Or, in this case, first-hand reviews. Chat with your peers and look at online reviews to see if there are certain names you should be looking at more closely than others. For example, for compact equipment, one name you might want to look at is Bobcat attachments for their durability and higher performance.
What Project Are You Working On?
Let’s also not forget to consider the kinds of projects you’ll be working on. There are a wide range of implements designed to make work easier, more than you may realize. If there’s a particular task that’s slowing you down, there might be an attachment that can make the job faster. Some of the most common attachments for all types of equipment are:
Bucket - Often used to transport lots of material, especially loose material like gravel and sand
Pallet Fork - Designed to take the place of a forklift, especially for large items
Backhoe - Used for digging and some material movement
Hammer - Breaks up concrete and other dense materials
Grapplers - Moves large items with precision and dexterity
Snow plow - Pushes large swaths of snow away from roads and paths
These are just some of the most popular equipment attachments. As we mentioned, if you have a job that’s slowing you down, we here at Bobcat of New Hampshire might just have the implement you need to move things along. That’s why you’ll want to ask us about what we have available, including Bobcat attachments for sale. We’re happy to help all those from Chichester, Hudson, Manchester, and Nashua.