Used Skid Steer Prices in Canada (2026): What Kubota, Bobcat, John Deere and Cat Really Cost

If you've started shopping for a used skid steer, you've probably noticed the prices are all over the map. One machine is listed at $17,000 and a similar-looking one down the road is asking $75,000. So what's fair? We pulled the asking prices from the skid steers listed on MachineryLots right now to give you a real-world picture, in Canadian dollars.

Quick answer: what a used skid steer costs

Most used skid steers and compact track loaders on our site are listed somewhere between $17,000 and $80,000 CAD. Older wheeled machines with a lot of hours sit at the bottom of that range. Newer track loaders with a cab, heat and a high-flow hydraulic package sit at the top, and a few late-model machines go past $100,000.

Average asking prices by brand

These numbers come from live listings in October 2026. They're asking prices, not sold prices, so there's usually some room to negotiate.

• Kubota: about $56,500 on average across 32 listings. Kubota has the most stock on the site, and its machines tend to show lower hours (around 2,100 on average).
• Bobcat: about $33,400 on average, ranging from roughly $16,200 to $61,500. Bobcats are often the most affordable way into a skid steer, but expect higher hours — around 3,500 on average.
• John Deere: about $52,000 on average, from roughly $27,900 up to $111,800.
• Cat: about $61,500 on average, from roughly $44,900 to $75,500. Fewer listings, but generally newer, lower-hour units.
• Case: about $38,600 on average, with listings from around $12,900 to $79,500.
• New Holland: about $27,100 on average, from roughly $17,500 to $38,900.

You can see every current listing on the skid steers page or the compact track loaders page.

Why two similar machines can be $40,000 apart

A few things move the price more than anything else:

• Tracks or wheels. Track loaders cost more to buy and more to maintain, but they work in mud and snow where a wheeled machine just spins.
• Hours. Under 2,000 hours is considered low for a skid steer. Past 4,000, you're paying for a machine that may need pins, bushings, or a pump soon.
• Cab package. An enclosed cab with heat matters a lot in a Canadian winter, and it adds several thousand dollars.
• High-flow hydraulics. If you plan to run a mulcher, cold planer or snow blower, you need it. If you only use a bucket and forks, you don't.
• Size class. Bigger lift capacity and horsepower mean a higher price.

What to check before you buy

Take your time on the walk-around. A skid steer works hard, and most of its problems are visible if you know where to look.

• Pins and bushings: raise the arms and look for play at the pivot points. Sloppy loader arms are an expensive fix.
• Tracks or tires: check track tension, cracked lugs and worn sprockets. On wheeled machines, uneven tire wear can point to drive problems.
• Hydraulics: look for leaks around cylinders and couplers. Run the machine warm and make sure the arms don't drift down when you stop.
• Drive motors and chain case: listen for grinding or clunking when you turn. Ask when the chain case oil was last changed.
• Engine start: ask the seller to start it cold. Heavy smoke or hard starting is worth asking about.
• Quick-attach plate: make sure it locks properly and isn't cracked or bent.

For a longer list, see our simple used equipment checklist.

Dealer or private seller?

Most of the skid steers on MachineryLots are listed by Canadian dealers. You'll usually pay a little more than a private sale, but dealers often service the machine before selling it, can arrange financing and delivery, and are easier to follow up with if something goes wrong. Either way, ask for service records and the serial number before you drive out to see it.

Is now a good time to buy?

Fall is often a good time. Contractors trade up before winter, and dealers like to clear yard space. If you need a machine for snow removal, buy early — prices on track loaders with cabs tend to firm up once the first snow falls.

Find your skid steer

Ready to look? Browse all skid steers for sale in Canada, or shop by brand: Kubota, Bobcat, John Deere and Cat. Every listing shows the price in CAD and lets you contact the dealer directly.