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244 models 26 brands Pop. 140,075 From $180/day

SKID STEER RENTAL
IN CAMBRIDGE

The ultimate attachment platform — one compact machine that grades, digs, moves and clears with dozens of tools.

244

Models to rent

26

Brands

$400

Typical day rate

3

Size classes

Overview

Renting a Skid steer in Cambridge

Renting a skid steer in Cambridge, Ontario gives you the right machine for the job without the capital, maintenance and storage cost of owning one. This page brings together real recommended rates, size classes and the models available across 26 brands, so you can budget accurately and pick the right unit before you send a rental request.

Cambridge is a city born of three historic mill towns, Galt, Preston, and Hespeler, each of which grew along different reaches of the Grand River and its Speed River tributary. This river-dominated geography has given Cambridge a complex urban form and a construction environment shaped by the need to work around and across multiple watercourses on land of variable quality. The Grand River floodplain carries fine sandy and silty alluvial soils that require careful geotechnical assessment for any significant foundation, while the upland areas between river valleys sit on clay and sandy till of generally better bearing capacity. Cambridge has long been a manufacturing hub in the Region of Waterloo, with Toyota's Canadian manufacturing plant in the city's north end representing one of the most significant automotive investments in Ontario. The plant and its surrounding supplier cluster generate periodic facility expansion and retooling construction activity that demands industrial-grade equipment including precision grading machinery, heavy concrete work equipment, and large cranes for building frame erection. The Toyota plant's supply chain has attracted numerous tier-one and tier-two automotive suppliers to Cambridge's industrial parks, creating a dense ecosystem of manufacturing facilities that require ongoing maintenance and periodic expansion. The ION LRT system's extension to Cambridge, connecting the city to Kitchener and Waterloo, has been a long-discussed regional transit priority that is reshaping development planning along the Cambridge portion of the Waterloo Region corridor. Anticipation of the transit connection has accelerated transit-oriented development planning that will drive new construction activity in Cambridge's downtown and along the future transit alignment. The Grand River's heritage mill town character, combined with Cambridge's manufacturing strength and residential growth, creates an equipment rental market that spans industrial heavy work, urban infill construction, and suburban residential development in roughly equal measure.

Skid steers (and their tracked cousins, compact track loaders) are rated by operating capacity and horsepower, but their real value is the attachment ecosystem — buckets, forks, augers, breakers, mulchers, grapples, brooms and more turn one machine into a whole fleet.

Quick answer

Renting a skid steer in Cambridge, Ontario typically costs $180–$900 per day, or from $720 per week and $1,945 per month. Longer rentals lower the effective day rate; delivery, operator and insurance are quoted separately.

SKID STEER RENTAL RATES

Recommended market rates in CAD, from the HeavyRentals rate engine.

PeriodLowTypicalHigh
Per day $180 $400 $900
Per week $720 $1,580 $3,500
Per month $1,945 $4,750 $10,500

SKID STEER SIZE CLASSES

Compact (up to 66 HP)

86 units tracked. Day rates $180–$505, weekly from $720. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

Mid-size (66–84 HP)

80 units tracked. Day rates $280–$530, weekly from $1,105. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

Large (84+ HP)

80 units tracked. Day rates $340–$900, weekly from $1,360. Right-size to your access and workload to keep costs down.

WHAT A SKID STEER IS USED FOR

Grading and site prep
Loading and material handling
Snow removal and sweeping
Trenching, augering and breaking
Landscaping and demolition

Choose wheeled skid steers for hard surfaces, speed and lower cost; choose compact track loaders for soft, wet or sloped ground where flotation and traction matter. Confirm the machine's hydraulic flow (standard vs high-flow) matches any powered attachment you plan to run, and ask what attachments the owner can include.

TOP SKID STEER MODELS

Popular models by recommended day rate — click for full specs.

ModelHPWeightDay rate
Manitou 3300VT 175 HP 47,000 lb $900
Manitou 2150RT 155 HP 38,500 lb $800
Manitou 4050 116 HP 17,500 lb $760
Caterpillar 297D3 116 HP 11,500 lb $710
Caterpillar 299D3 116 HP 11,200 lb $700
Bobcat S850 116 HP 11,200 lb $700
Caterpillar 287D3 116 HP 10,500 lb $660
Caterpillar 289D3 116 HP 10,100 lb $650
CASE SV340B 116 HP 12,800 lb $640
CASE SV340 116 HP 12,500 lb $635
Bobcat S770 110 HP 9,900 lb $630
Komatsu SK1036-5 117 HP 12,800 lb $630
Volvo CE MC135C 130 HP 12,200 lb $630
Manitou 2850RT 90 HP 14,200 lb $625
Caterpillar 279D3 100 HP 9,700 lb $620
Caterpillar 272D3 116 HP 9,200 lb $600
JCB 330 99 HP 10,200 lb $600
Bobcat S86 116 HP 10,200 lb $600
Manitou 1840R 129 HP 30,000 lb $600
Manitou 2050ST 129 HP 32,000 lb $600

HOW RENTING WORKS

Compare & request

Browse models and rates, then send a dated rental request. Your contact details stay private.

Owner confirms

The owner confirms availability, dates and final price — plus any delivery, operator or insurance you asked to quote.

E-sign the contract

Both parties e-sign a binding contract in-platform; only then are contacts shared and the machine reserved.

Work & return

Use the machine, then both parties confirm the return and leave a review — building on-platform reputation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does it cost to rent a Skid steer in Cambridge, Ontario?

Day rates for a Skid steer run about $180–$900 in Cambridge, Ontario, with a typical rate near $400/day, weekly from $720 and monthly from $1,945. Owners set final pricing based on size, age and how long you need it; delivery and an operator are usually quoted separately.

Can I get a Skid steer delivered in Cambridge, Ontario?

Yes. Many owners offer delivery within a set radius of Cambridge, Ontario for a fee based on distance, and you can request a delivery quote right inside your rental request so it's confirmed before you commit.

Do I need an operator to rent a Skid steer in Cambridge, Ontario?

You can rent bare (operate it yourself) or request a certified operator with your rental. For larger machines an operator is common; either way, everything is arranged and priced on-platform before the contract is signed.

How many Skid steer models are available to rent?

Our catalog covers 244 Skid steer models across 26 manufacturers, so you can compare specs and rates and pick the right size class for your Cambridge, Ontario project before you reach out.

What's the minimum rental period for a Skid steer?

Most owners rent by the day, week or month with a minimum period (often 1–3 days). For projects longer than a few days, ask for a weekly or monthly rate — the effective day rate drops significantly.