Skid Steer Rental in North County San Diego
A 74 HP Kubota on rubber tracks, delivered to properties in Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, and the rest of North County. Delivery and pickup are free within 30 minutes of our yard. Bucket included, no experience required, and we show you the controls when we drop it off.
Told to go rent a Bobcat? This is that machine. Bobcat is a brand; ours is the Kubota equivalent and takes the same attachments.
- No contractor account
- No insurance certificate
- Free delivery within 30 minutes
- Book online in two minutes
Loader delivery and collection are free within 30 minutes of our yard; longer drives have a delivery fee. Select a price to check dates. Each rental day is 24 hours.
The Skid Steer You Actually Want Here Runs on Tracks
Quick honesty about names: most people searching for a skid steer rental mean "that compact loader with a bucket," and that's exactly what this is. Ours rides on rubber tracks instead of wheels, which the industry calls a compact track loader. On North County properties the difference matters: tracks put down 5.6 psi (less than a person walking), so they grip hillsides, float over loose decomposed granite, and leave lawns alive. Wheeled machines concentrate 30+ psi on four small patches and dig ruts the moment they spin.
Want the full comparison? Read our guide: track loader vs. skid steer, which should you rent? Or see the full machine page with every attachment.
What Homeowners Use It For
- Grading and leveling pads, yards, and driveways
- Brush clearing and fire breaks (add the brush cutter)
- Moving dirt, gravel, mulch, and fill
- Concrete and rock demolition (add the breaker)
- Moving pallets of pavers, block, and lumber
- Trenching, drainage fixes, and stump grubbing
Specifications
| Make / Model | Kubota SVL75-2 |
| Style | Skid steer loader on rubber tracks (CTL) |
| Engine | 74.3 HP Kubota Diesel |
| Operating Weight | 9,300 lbs |
| Rated Capacity | 2,300 lbs |
| Ground Pressure | 5.6 psi, lawn friendly |
| Width | 68.3 inches, fits a standard double gate |
| Lift Type | Vertical lift |
Skid Steer Rental FAQs
Is this an actual skid steer or a track loader?
Both names get used for the same shape of machine. Technically a skid steer rides on wheels and a compact track loader rides on rubber tracks, but around here everyone calls them all skid steers. Ours is the tracked version, a Kubota SVL75-2, which is what you want on San Diego dirt: tracks grip slopes and loose decomposed granite, and at 5.6 psi they won't trench your lawn the way spinning tires do.
Do you rent wheeled skid steers?
No, tracks only, and that's deliberate. On the residential properties we serve, wheels lose traction on slopes, dig holes in loose soil, and rut lawns. The only jobs where wheels beat tracks are all-day work on flat concrete or asphalt. If that's your whole project, a national chain can set you up; for everything that touches dirt, tracks win.
How much does a skid steer rental cost in North County San Diego?
Our Kubota track loader is $350 for one 24-hour rental day or $1,680 for seven days, with one bucket included. Delivery and pickup are free within 30 minutes' drive of our Escondido yard, which covers most of North County San Diego. Beyond that it is $150 up to 45 minutes and $250 up to 60. Further out we do not deliver, but you are welcome to collect from the yard. The damage waiver is included. Select your dates to see the complete rental price.
Do I need experience to operate it?
No. Most of our renters are homeowners on their first machine. We deliver it, walk you through the controls and safety systems, and share tips for your specific job. The joystick controls take about 20 minutes to get comfortable with, and you don't need any license to operate on your own property.
What attachments can I add?
A 72 inch brush cutter ($200/day) that handles trees up to 4 inches, a hydraulic breaker ($150/day) for concrete and rock, pallet forks ($100/day) rated to 4,000 lbs, and smooth or toothed buckets. The loader on its own comes with a bucket at no charge. Rent an attachment and the bucket is not included, because the attachment is what is on the machine; add one for $75/day if you want it along. The brush cutter is the exception: it mounts where the bucket goes, so the two cannot travel together.
Is this the same thing as a Bobcat?
It does the same job. Bobcat is a brand, the way Kleenex is a brand, and it became the word people use for any machine this shape. Ours is a Kubota SVL75-2, which is the tracked equivalent of a Bobcat T74 and runs the same universal quick attach, so attachments built for a Bobcat fit it. If someone told you to go rent a Bobcat, this is the machine they meant.
Do you rent tractors?
No, and a track loader is not a substitute for one. If you need to pull a box scraper down a long driveway, mow acreage, or run a three point PTO implement, rent a tractor from an ag dealer instead. Where the loader wins is anything involving lifting, loading, digging, demolition, or working on a slope. If you are not sure which one your job wants, call 760-454-7943 and we will tell you straight, including when the answer is a tractor.
Do you do the clearing or mulching work, or just rent the machine?
We rent the machine for you or your operator to use. The loader and brush cutter start at $550/day. If your project needs an experienced crew, involves unsafe access or vegetation beyond the cutter's four-inch capacity, arrange the appropriate contractor instead. Text site photos if you need help deciding.
Do you sell machines, or is this rental only?
Rental only. We do not sell equipment and we are not a dealer, so if you are shopping to buy, a Kubota or Bobcat dealer is where to start. Renting for a few days first is a cheap way to find out whether the machine you are considering actually suits your property.
Not sure what you need? Text us a photo.
Send a photo of your project to 760-454-7943and we'll tell you which machine and attachments it takes, how long it should take, and what it'll cost. You'll usually hear back within minutes.
Ready to Rent?
Check availability online or give us a call. Loader delivery and pickup are free within 30 minutes of our Escondido yard.