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SKID STEER RENTAL
IN MISSISSAUGA

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 Mississauga

Renting a skid steer in Mississauga, 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.

Mississauga's physical geography is a study in contrasts that directly influences how construction work gets done across the city. The eastern and central portions of the city sit on deep deposits of glacial till and clay left behind by Lake Iroquois, the massive predecessor of Lake Ontario. These cohesive soils support the city's dense network of commercial and industrial development but require careful dewatering and slope management during excavation. The Credit River valley cuts through the city's western flank, creating a zone of variable soils, exposed bedrock outcrops, and flood-sensitive terrain that demands specialized equipment and careful site preparation. Mississauga is one of Canada's largest cities by population and functions as the economic heart of the western Greater Toronto Area. Pearson International Airport anchors a vast logistics and warehousing district that stretches north and west of the terminals, generating continuous demand for site grading equipment, heavy forklifts, and large articulated dump trucks to service new distribution centre construction. The airport precinct itself is subject to ongoing infrastructure upgrades that require coordinated use of airside and landside construction equipment. The Hazel McCallion LRT corridor, connecting Mississauga's city centre to Brampton, has added a new layer of transit-oriented construction activity along Hurontario Street, spurring mixed-use development and underground utility work from Port Credit to the downtown core. Contractors working these sites frequently need compact excavators for urban trenching, vacuum excavation equipment for utility locates, and hydraulic breakers where shallow bedrock or concrete-encased utilities are encountered. Winter conditions in Mississauga, typical of Ontario's humid continental climate, bring frost penetration of up to a metre in severe years, affecting project schedules and equipment selection from December through March. Equipment owners in the city benefit from Mississauga's enormous commercial construction pipeline and the city's position as one of Canada's leading industrial hubs.

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 Mississauga, 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 Mississauga, Ontario?

Day rates for a Skid steer run about $180–$900 in Mississauga, 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 Mississauga, Ontario?

Yes. Many owners offer delivery within a set radius of Mississauga, 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 Mississauga, 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 Mississauga, 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.