Skidsteers are usually four-wheel vehicles, though some come with continuous tracks instead. Usually, the wheels operate on one steering mechanism which allows the wheel pairs to run at different speeds and turn the machine by skidding the wheels across the ground. Skidsteers have a zero-radius turn giving them the ability to maneuver easily in jobs that have limited space.
The lift arms on the skidsteer pivots behind the cab, lifting the arms up and over the cab. This gives the machine a greater height for dumping. Tilt cylinders allow the attachment to be tilted up and down. The most common attachment is the bucket, but skidsteers have an array of attachment options including pallet forks, grapple, mulching head, snow blade, and others.