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Skid steer rental (no operator): custom rates by state
Skid loader rental without operator (and usually without fuel). Rates are per hour.
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2025, 2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Machinery rental (no operator, tractor or fuel) - Skid loader |
$97.50/hour | $80.00 – $120.00 | 8 | median $100.00 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
| Kansas 2026 Skid Loader rental check ⚠ Report text says $95.96/hr; the table shows $95.56/hr. Table value used. |
$95.56/hour | $80.00 – $120.00 | 9 | — | PDF p. 35 · calculate |
| Wisconsin 2025 Machine rental (hourly) - Skid steer loader few responses |
$67.50/hour | $25.00 – $85.00 | 4 | median $80.00 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Kansas: Range as published (state rows).
- Wisconsin: Range is the lowest and highest reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.
Notes from the surveys
- Iowa – Machinery rental (no operator, tractor or fuel) - Skid loader: Rental rate: operator labor, tractor and fuel NOT included
- Kansas – Skid Loader rental: Rental: does not include fuel or labor (per report text)