Skid steer financing for contractors, landscapers, and property-service teams
Skid steers get bought fast because they earn fast. Merrit Capital helps Canadian businesses finance skid steers, compact track loaders, and related attachments with structures that fit how the machine will actually be used.
This page is a strong fit for contractors, landscapers, snow and property-service companies, and small operators buying a new or used unit from a dealer, private seller, or auction.
Skid steer files that come up most often
The machine is compact, but the financing file still needs to be clean. These are the most common skid steer situations we see.
Contractor replacement units
A used or new skid steer replacing a down machine or adding capacity to an existing construction or sitework crew.
Landscaping & property-service fleets
Compact loaders supporting landscaping, property maintenance, snow, and seasonal service work where uptime matters.
Attachment-driven packages
When the value is spread across the machine plus forks, buckets, grapples, augers, or other revenue-generating attachments.
How to keep a skid steer deal moving
These requests are usually straightforward when the machine details, seller documents, and use case are clear from the start.
Share the listing or quote
Send the equipment listing, quote, or bill of sale with make, model, year, serial number, price, and seller details.
Flag attachments clearly
If forks, buckets, or other attachments are included, itemize them. Lenders like clean support for total transaction value.
Explain where it will work
Construction, landscaping, snow, property maintenance, farm support, or another use case—context helps match the file properly.
Need a skid steer priced quickly?
Send the machine details, seller, and use case. We’ll map the realistic next step so the file moves cleanly.
Skid steer financing FAQ
A few common questions we hear around this equipment category.
Do you finance used skid steers?
Yes. Used skid steers are common. Good equipment details, photos, and clean seller documentation help the file.
Can attachments be included?
Often, yes—especially when they are itemized and part of the working package being purchased.
Do compact track loaders fit this page too?
Yes. Many buyers searching for skid steer financing are really comparing wheeled skid steers and compact track loaders.
Can newer businesses apply?
Sometimes. The machine, the operator background, the deal structure, and the rest of the profile all matter.
What terms are typical?
Terms depend on the machine age, approval profile, and total package. Many files land in the 24–84 month range.