How to tell if a skid steer has auxiliary hydraulics?

[benvr]

Looking at some machines online and usually there's a field indicating if it has auxiliary hydraulics, but not always. How can I tell if a machine has Aux Hydraulics by looking at listings?

 

[winston_wisdom]

Good question.

One obvious but commonly overlooked way is to look for decals or control photos that call out auxiliary functions.

Otherwise you want to look for hydraulic couplers, extra lines, or pumps. Standard will be two couplers at the front of the arms, high flow will have four. Along with that comes additional lines. There may be an additional pump as well.

Remember, the presence of auxiliary hydraulics doesn't always mean high-flow. Standard-flow is common on most skid steers, while high-flow is often an optional upgrade. That's a mistake I've seen made before.

 

[Jose Saad]

Good point Winston! It's always worth checking the specs or asking the seller to be sure.

 

[TrucksSavvy009]

Hey @winston_wisdom, great tips! But don't forget that some skid steers might have the auxiliary hydraulics, but the controls could be hidden or not as obvious. If the listing is lacking detail, reaching out directly and asking for more info can save you from any confusion down the road.