In terms of price, skid steers are often less expensive than track ... like the C175-20 mining truck -- one of the best examples of the world's biggest engines that are truly massive.

Purchase price alone isn’t a good indicator ... fitted tire-wheel assemblies available to ensure the skid steer performs at its best in varied circumstances,” says Vaidya.

But it also created a dilemma for contractors and other operators who have to decide which machine will work best for their application. If price were the only consideration, a skid-steer loader ...