ASV Skid Steer Loaders

ASV skid steer loaders are leading the way in track driven all purpose construction equipment. ASV began as a small company in Minnesota dedicated to building an all terrain transport for utility companies and ski resorts in 1983. The rubber track driven vehicle proved to be an invaluable asset convincing the owners of the company to design and manufacture ASV skid steer loaders for earth work.

Skid steer loaders are small tractors with large buckets on the front used for digging, grading, general earth moving and truck loading. There are a number of accessories available for use with ASV skid steer loaders including forks for fork lift work, augers for drilling and hydraulic driven jack hammers for rock and concrete demolition work.

The name skid steer loader is derived from the fact that the vehicles actually have no steering parts but rather depend on braking and accelerating the tracks to effect turns. Braking the right track and accelerating the left will cause the vehicle to turn to the right and vise versa. While it would seem unhandy, it is actually an asset to earth moving equipment which often is subject to getting rocks, dirt and other equipment damaging debris in the undercarriage.

ASV skid steer loaders made such an impact on the market that the Caterpillar equipment company formed an alliance with ASV to develop rubber tracked Caterpillar equipment for distribution in dealerships worldwide. The rubber tracked ASV skid steer loaders give users a more comfortable ride in all conditions from sensitive landscaping to tough construction site work, increasing productivity and giving them a clear advantage over similar rubber tire or metal track vehicles.