A miniature is only as good as the accessories you use with it. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the 8 best minicart accessories using data from our business. Check it out to find out more!
The 8 best accessories for minicarts
The best miniature pallet forks
Pallet forks are among the most popular miniature accessories on the market. Moving loads in and out of trailers as well as around the job site is an essential task for most businesses. But not all pallet forks are built equal and you should be aware of what the best options are.
Pallet forks and pallet fork frames come in several different classes, which describe the capabilities and compatibility of the fork and frame. Within each pallet fork classification, you can choose different fork sizes and frame widths.
The best pallet fork and frame comes from Berlon Industries. Berlon makes their frames in house and has paid special attention to detail, not seen in offshore built frames.
Best miniature bucket
A miniature bucket is the next most common and useful accessory. A high quality miniature bucket should provide a decade of service with just a tipping service.
Buckets should be chosen carefully because they are not a one-size-fits-all fixture. The depth and width of the bucket must be carefully adjusted to the miniature and the job to be done. A bucket needed to move snow must be designed differently than a bucket used to remove rocks and debris.
A skid steer is a powerful machine that will quickly destroy a poorly made bucket. That’s why we only carry high quality buckets made in America.
Berlon Industries also make the best buckets and buckets of staple on the market.
Best miniature log splitter
Inverted log splitters have become a very popular accessory in recent years, with many customers realizing how much easier it is to manage logs without having to physically lift them.
Having the cylinder and wedge on the bottom of the log splitter attachment allows the miniature operator to lift logs with the attachment. A modern minicartridge with a log splitter housing a 4″ to 5″ cylinder can produce 35 tons or more of splitting force, easily surpassing most stand-alone splitters.
The best log splitter accessory is the TM Log Splitter. With 4 models to choose from and several different sizes and configurations of each model, it’s possible to get the perfect log cutter no matter what your needs are.
Best miniature brush cutter
A miniature brush cutter is not a one size fits all attachment. There are many different variations to suit each client’s budget and work.
Brushcutters can be designed to cut through woody material and cut trees up to 6″ thicker, or they can be designed to cut grass and overgrown weeds while leaving a nice finish. You’ll also find some brushcutters that bring the best of two styles in one.
So what is the best brush cutter attachment on the market? They are Blue Diamond’s heavy duty brush cutters.
Blue Diamond’s heavy duty brush cutter is built in models to fit both flow and low flow minicarts, has a radial piston engine, 500 lb blade support and four cutting blades. Blue Diamond even recently updated the Severe Duty brush cutter to the “Series 2” which improves upon its original design.
Best miniature pole driver
Miniature stick drivers come in both vibrating and hammer styles. We only deal in vibrating style drivers as the older hammer style will not fit the new vibrating stick drivers.
A high-quality vibrating pole controller attachment should be heavy, powerful, and able to quickly and easily adapt to poles of different sizes. Also, it should offer the ability to tilt when needed.
The best miniature post driver attachment is the Dakota Driver from Haugen Attachments. The Dakota controller comes in several different models, but the most popular are the PD-1450 and PD-1850.
The PD-1450 is the smallest post driver in the Dakota line, but can be purchased at an affordable price with a manual rotation feature. It features a domed cup that will keep sticks up to 4.5″ wide centered while hammering.
The PD-1850 is the most popular Dakota mail controller. It weighs over 1,300 pounds and can hit poles up to 8.25″ wide. A 12″ domed head tool is also available as an option for customers who want the ability to hit larger poles.
The PD-1850 can also be equipped with optional tilt, auger drive and a concrete chisel tool for breaking concrete when not hammering posts.
Best Minicar Cold Planer
A miniature cold milling machine is a great investment worth considering. Not only does it need to be compatible with your mini charger, but you also need to consider what features and capabilities you need.
Depending on the make and model of your cold milling machine, the milling depth may change by a few inches, the sideshift may work from the inside or outside of the miniature, and you may or may not have a planetary gearbox for increased torque and efficiency. .
For minicarts with high flow capabilities, the best minicart cold planer is Blue Diamond’s “Severe Duty” cold planer. The heavy duty cold milling machine comes in 5 different models ranging from 18″ to 48″ wide with up to 106 chipping teeth. The 1.5 inch thick cutting drum reduces vibration and increases the overall performance of the attachment.
For customers with standard flow minicarts, Blue Diamond’s standard cold planer is the best choice. This model can accommodate mini-reels with a minimum hydraulic flow of 15 GPM while cutting up to 5″ deep with 38 teeth.
You can read more about Blue Diamonds cold glider accessories here.
Best miniature auger
Miniature bars are one of our most requested accessories. Engineering firms, builders and contractors alike have auger needs.
Miniature auger drives must be built with high quality components to the tightest tolerances to ensure maximum performance. While all of our manufacturers produce impressive auger drives, in our opinion, Star Industries is the best miniature auger drive brand on the market.
Star Industries auger units are manufactured in 10 – 20 GPM, 15 – 30 GPM, and 20-35 GPM to fit virtually any size skid steer. The auger drive comes with the necessary assembly and hydraulic lines when you buy from us.
Star Industries also manufactures heavy-duty individual flight augers as well as solid rock augers ranging from 6″ to 36″ in diameter to cut through virtually any soil.
Best Miniature Angle Broom
A high-quality hydraulic angle broom attachment makes it easy to remove dirt and debris from the job site.
Angle broom attachments come in both manual and hydraulic styles. A hydraulic angle broom allows the model operator to adjust the angle of the angle broom from inside the model, while manual angle brooms require external assistance.
By far the most popular option is hydraulic, as changing angles on the fly saves time and labor.
The best anti-skid steering angle broom accessory on the market is the Heavy Duty Series 2 Angle Broom from Blue Diamond. This model can be purchased in widths from 60″ to 96″ and offers both manual and hydraulic versions.
Water kits are available as an option on the Series 2 Angle Broom as many municipalities are beginning to require this to keep dust and dirt at bay.
conclusion
Our team at Skid Steers Direct talks to customers and manufacturers of skid steer accessories every day. Taking advantage of our knowledge base before purchasing your next miniature accessory will save you time and money.
