This report examines the market in Germany for skid-steer loaders, and is an update of the study published by Off-Highway Research in 2015. It assesses the current trends in the market, examines the operations of the main suppliers, and forecasts likely developments in the German market over the next five years.

The skid-steer loader is a small, compact four wheel drive machine, originating in the USA, and designed to operate in restricted areas. It is distinguished by its steering system - the machine’s movement is controlled by varying the speed and direction of the two sets of wheels on each side independently. The loading is by a bucket lifted by two arms (or occasionally one) which are pivoted from the rear of the machine to reduce the space required.