Mini Skid Steer Grease and Oil Basics (AGT-Class Machines)
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Compact mini skid steers earn their keep moving dirt, mulch, and gravel on rural lots. They also punish neglected grease points and loose battery terminals. A short weekly walk-around beats a melted wire halfway through a driveway project.
Grease like you mean it
Hit every zerk in the manual — pins, pivots, and thrashing joints collect grit under the pines. Some machines need adapter fittings to reach awkward zerks; we have shown an adapter kit on an AGT-class unit. Wipe old grease clean so you can see fresh purge. Dry joints are how bushings die early.
Oil, filters, and cold starts
Change engine oil at the hours suggested for your model, sooner in dusty scraping work. Keep spare filters on the shelf. Use the viscosity the manual calls for on cold Michigan mornings — thick oil and a weak battery is a frustrating combo.
Electrical and tracks
We have filmed melting-wire and battery-terminal issues on an SDA-140T-class machine. Vibration loosens connections; undersized or corroded terminals heat up under load. Inspect harness rub points after brush clearing. Learn thrown-track basics before you need them half a mile from the barn — carry the tools you used last time.
Attachments
Bucket teeth change digging personality. We run bolt-on teeth for dirt work and show installs on camera. Keep pins greasy and check torque after the first hard afternoon.
Grease video linked below; bucket teeth and related gear are on the shop.