Skid Steer Counterweight Kits

Common types include solid cast-steel weights, welded steel plate weights, suitcase-style rear weights, and multifunctional storage-box counterweights that add ballast while housing tools or chains. Each type mounts differently \u2014 some bolt directly to the frame using a full bolt pattern, while others stack or hang from existing counterweight brackets on the machine.

Counterweight kits add mass to the rear of a skid steer to offset the weight of front-mounted attachments, such as buckets, forks, or brush cutters. This improves stability, prevents tipping, and helps maintain even weight distribution during lifting, digging, or grading tasks, especially when operating heavier attachments at extended reach.

Weight varies by model and machine compatibility, typically ranging from roughly 75 to 90 lbs for storage-style counterweight boxes like those built for Bobcat and John Deere skid steers. The added mass is engineered to closely replicate OEM counterweight specifications so machine balance and handling remain consistent with manufacturer standards.

No, counterweight kits are typically machine-specific, designed with a full bolt pattern that matches the exact frame mounting points of particular brands and models. For example, kits are engineered separately for select Bobcat skid steers and compact track loaders versus a wide range of John Deere models, so compatibility should always be confirmed before ordering.

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Most kits mount using a full bolt pattern that aligns directly with existing frame mounting points, and typically include all necessary hardware such as bolts, washers, nuts, and plugs. Installation generally requires no drilling or welding, allowing operators to attach the unit securely to either the left or right side of the machine using standard hand tools.