Quick Answer: Which RIPPA Skid Steer Fits Your Operation?

The right choice depends on your primary attachments, daily workload, and operating environment.

1. Why Model Selection Matters

RIPPA offers five distinct skid steer models, each designed for specific applications. Choosing the right model ensures you get the performance you need without paying for capacity you’ll never use or, worse, finding your machine underpowered for critical tasks.

This comparison breaks down each model’s specifications, strengths, and ideal applications so you can make an informed decision.

2. Model Comparison at a Glance

   

3. Detailed Model Analysis

RS03: Het lichtgewicht instapmodel

The RS03 is RIPPA’s smallest skid steer, designed for users who need compact size and easy transport above all else .

Belangrijkste specificaties:

• Operating weight: 725 kg

• Engine: Runtong R420 air-cooled gasoline, 8.6 kW

• Rated load: 140 kg

• Travel speed: 0–2.5 km/h

• Gradeability: 25%

What It Excels At:

• Navigating tight spaces and narrow gates

• Light material moving (soil, mulch, feed)

• Orchard and greenhouse work

• Animal husbandry and feedlot cleaning

• First-time buyers wanting to learn on a smaller machine

Limitations:

• Limited hydraulic flow for attachments

• Lower capacity than larger models

• Not suitable for heavy commercial use

Best For: Hobby farms, landscaping, light commercial, rental fleets

RS04: De veelzijdige optie op gas

The RS04 offers significantly more power than the RS03 while maintaining a compact footprint .

Belangrijkste specificaties:

• Operating weight: 981 kg

• Engine: Briggs & Stratton 3864 twin-cylinder gasoline, 17 kW

• Rated load: 175 kg

• Travel speed: 0–3 km/h

• Gradeability: 25%

What It Excels At:

• Small construction and excavation jobs

• Livestock operations and feedlot work

• Material handling in tight spaces

• Property maintenance and landscaping

• Rental fleet applications

Limitations:

• Gasoline engine (higher fuel cost than diesel)

• Limited capacity for heavy loads

Best For: Small construction, livestock operations, light commercial

RS06: Het werkpaard met Kubota-motor

The RS06 introduces Kubota diesel reliability with significantly higher capacity and advanced hydraulics .

Belangrijkste specificaties:

• Operating weight: 1,201 kg

• Engine: Kubota D1105 water-cooled diesel, 18.4 kW

• Rated load: 325 kg

• Travel speed: 0–5 km/h

• Hydraulic flow: 84 L/min (load-sensing)

• Gradeability: 30%

What It Excels At:

• General contracting and site work

• Municipal maintenance and road work

• Material handling in warehouses and yards

• Trenching and utility work

• Running hydraulic attachments (augers, grapples, breakers)

Key Technology:

• Load-sensing hydraulic system for fuel efficiency

• 30-second quick coupler for attachment changes

• Variable piston pump for smooth operation

Best For: Contractors, municipalities, rental fleets

RS07: Het model met verticale hoogsnelheidslift

The RS07 combines the Kubota engine with vertical lift capability and higher travel speed for efficient loading .

Belangrijkste specificaties:

• Operating weight: 1,230 kg

• Engine: Kubota D1105 water-cooled diesel, 18.4 kW

• Rated load: 300 kg

• Travel speed: 0–8 km/h

• Hydraulic system: Closed-circuit travel system

• Gradeability: 30%

What It Excels At:

• Loading trucks and dumpsters (vertical lift)

• High stacking in warehouses

• Road work and snow removal

• Landscaping and grading

• Applications requiring frequent repositioning

Key Technology:

• Vertical lift path for higher reach

• Reissysteem met gesloten circuit voor soepele aandrijving

• Fast travel speed for quick site moves

Best For: Contractors needing truck loading, municipalities, landscapers

RS20: Het vlaggenschip onder de zware bedrijfsvoertuigen

The RS20 is RIPPA’s largest skid steer, built for serious commercial applications requiring maximum capacity and power .

Belangrijkste specificaties:

• Operating weight: 4,225 kg

• Engine: Yanmar 4TNV98C water-cooled diesel, 49.9 kW

• Rated load: 1,050 kg

• Travel speed: 0–10 km/h

• Hydraulic flow: 108 L/min + 108 L/min (dual pump, load-sensing)

• Gradeability: 25%

What It Excels At:

• Heavy industrial applications

• Mining and quarry work

• Large construction sites

• Demolition and site preparation

• High-volume material handling

Key Technology:

• Dual-pump load-sensing hydraulics

• Commercial-grade undercarriage

• High-flow auxiliary circuits for demanding attachments

• 4-speed transmission

Best For: Heavy contractors, industrial operations, mining

4. Application-Based Recommendations

Tuinaanleg en terreinonderhoud

Landbouw en veeteelt

Bouw- en terreinwerkzaamheden

Gemeentelijke en openbare werken

5. Technology Comparison

Hydraulic Systems

Ontwerp van de hefarmen

Engine Comparison

6. Cost of Ownership Comparison

Prijsklassen

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership (500 hours/year)

Key insight: The RS06 offers the best value for most commercial users, balancing capacity and operating costs .

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which model is best for a first-time buyer?

The RS03 is ideal for first-time buyers due to its compact size, lower cost, and forgiving operation. The RS04 offers more power for those who anticipate heavier use .

Q2: What’s the difference between RS06 and RS07?

The RS06 has radial lift and slightly higher rated load (325 kg vs 300 kg). The RS07 has vertical lift for better truck loading and higher travel speed (8 km/h vs 5 km/h) .

Q3: Can the RS20 run a forestry mulcher?

Yes. The RS20’s dual-pump hydraulic system (108+108 L/min) provides ample flow for demanding attachments like forestry mulchers .

Q4: Which model is best for snow removal?

The RS07 with its 8 km/h travel speed and vertical lift is excellent for snow removal. The RS20 is better for large parking lots requiring maximum capacity .

Q5: Are attachments interchangeable between models?

Attachments that match the quick coupler pattern and hydraulic flow requirements are interchangeable. RS06, RS07, and RS20 share common patterns, while RS03 and RS04 use lighter-duty attachments .

Q6: How do I transport these machines?

Transport requirements:

• RS03/RS04: Single-axle trailer, half-ton pickup

• RS06/RS07: Tandem-axle trailer, 3/4-ton truck

• RS20: Heavy-duty trailer, 1-ton truck or commercial

8. Conclusion

RIPPA’s skid steer lineup offers a clear progression from the compact RS03 to the commercial-grade RS20:

• RS03: Light landscaping, hobby farms, entry-level

• RS04: Small construction, livestock, more power

• RS06: General contracting, municipalities, best value

• RS07: Truck loading, high-speed applications

• RS20: Heavy industrial, mining, maximum capacity

All models share RIPPA’s commitment to fuel efficiency, operator comfort, and reliable performance. Choose based on your primary applications, daily workload, and budget.

Ready to select your RIPPA skid steer? Contact RIPPA directly for current pricing, specifications, and a personalized recommendation based on your operation’s needs.