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"content": "<p>A skid steer is one of the most common and versatile pieces of equipment you’ll find on a working site. It can help you dig, collect, lift and shift material. It’s the go-to piece of machinery for all locations.</p>
<p>It has unlimited potential because of the number of attachments available to tackle most worksite jobs. A skid steer’s auxiliary hydraulic system enables the hydraulic flow to drive the machines attachments. Not all attachments have the same hydraulic flow requirement.</p>
<h4 class="hr-2">Go with the (right) flow</h4>
<p>For any attachment using a hydraulic system, flow refers to the level of hydraulic fluid moving through the hoses to power them. Hydraulic fluid is the lifeblood of a hydraulic system. The more flow the greater the motor will turn leading to greater productivity.</p>
<p>The force is measured in litres per minute. Low flow is anything between 68 and 95 litres per minute (18 and 25 gallons) with high flow between 115 to 170 litres per minute (30 and 45 gallons).</p>
<p>Standard flow would be in the middle. For demanding jobs you might need a bit of grunt and that’s where high flow hydraulic systems can increase productivity levels and the more you can accomplish.</p>
<h4>Is a High Flow Skid Steer worth it?</h4>
<p>It very much depends on your budget and needs. Because it is more powerful, it comes with a higher price tag. You’ll achieve more and get greater performance levels but do you really need that extra power jobs. General jobs that require a skid steer for a bucket or a spreader will work well with low or standard flow and will be kinder on your wallet.</p>
<p>If your skid steer is going to be used year round with high capacity attachments such as stump grinders and breakers, it’s worth paying the extra premium and going for high flow. It will also add to the resale value.</p>
<p>Before you make that final decision consider the power for your skid steer, how an attachment will be used, the environment and terrain where it will be operational, whether the ground will be smooth and even or rocky. Ask yourself whether it’s going to be used day in, day out in a commercial setting or for your own personal use.</p>
<p>High flow attachments work best with high flow machines otherwise they’ll operate less efficiently. Powering high-flow attachments with a standard flow skid steer may also damage the attachment or skid steer.</p>
<h4>Making a decision</h4>
<p>At Himac Attachments we have the largest range of skid steer attachments in Australia to suit all major brands. Each one built for longevity to a high specification, constructed out of high-grade steel that are all highly resistant to corrosion or damage.</p>
<p>Brands include Bobcat, Gehl, Mustang, Komatsu, JCB, John Deere and Cat. With over 600 quality attachments in stock, we can help with your selection and offer free advice. We’re proudly West Australian and build attachments backed with years of industry expertise.</p>
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