This Case 1816B skid steer is available in Baltic, Ohio, for $7,000 and is powered by a seller-reported 23 HP Vanguard gasoline engine with approximately 20 hours. The seller describes the motor as being like new, giving this older compact skid loader an important mechanical update for buyers looking beyond the original engine configuration.
The 1816B is a small compact skid steer loader commonly published at approximately 42 inches wide with a rated operating capacity around 700 pounds, making it particularly useful for farms, barns, landscaping, property maintenance, cleanup work, and other areas where maneuverability is important.
Buyers searching for a CASE 1816B for sale, a smaller used skid steer for sale, or a practical skid steer in Ohio can contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for current availability and additional information.

General Specs
Engine
- Seller reports a 23 HP Vanguard gasoline engine
- Engine is described by the seller as like new
- Approximately 20 hours reported on the Vanguard engine
- The 20-hour figure should not be interpreted as total machine hours
- Exact Vanguard engine model and serial number have not been provided and should be verified from the engine identification tag
- Because the engine differs from published original CASE 1816B engine specifications, buyers should verify the installation and service requirements during inspection
Buyer Inspection Considerations
Because this is an older skid loader, buyers should inspect and test the machine's hydrostatic drive, loader hydraulics, steering response, lift and tilt functions, drive chains, tires, controls, parking brake, safety restraints, hoses, pins, bushings, fluid condition, and engine installation before purchase.
Available in Baltic, Ohio, this Case 1816B skid steer is a compact wheeled skid loader currently offered for $7,000. The standout feature of this particular machine is the seller-reported 23 HP Vanguard gasoline engine, which is described as being like new and having approximately 20 hours of use.
That engine information is important because the powerplant currently installed in this machine is different from the lower-horsepower engines commonly associated with the original CASE 1816B configuration. Buyers looking for an older, mechanically straightforward compact skid steer loader with a very low-hour engine should take a closer look at this unit.
Case 1816B Skid Steer With 23 HP Vanguard Power
The CASE 1816B belongs to the smaller end of the skid-steer market. Its compact footprint makes it especially useful in places where a full-size modern skid steer can simply be too large or cumbersome.
The seller reports that this machine is powered by a 23 HP Vanguard gasoline engine with approximately 20 hours. The motor is described as being like new.
Vanguard currently manufactures commercial 23 HP gasoline engines for demanding equipment applications. Current 23 HP horizontal-shaft Vanguard engines are part of the company's commercial V-Twin lineup, although buyers should verify the model and specification tag on the engine installed in this particular skid loader before ordering parts or performing service.
Vanguard 23 HP commercial engine information
Compact Size for Tight Work Areas
One of the biggest reasons buyers continue searching for machines such as the 1816B is size.
Published reference specifications commonly place the CASE 1816B at approximately 42 inches wide and roughly 2,066 pounds in machine weight, depending on configuration. Published rated operating capacity is approximately 700 pounds.
Because this machine has a different engine than the original factory configuration, its actual operating weight may vary somewhat from published specifications.
The narrow footprint makes an older CASE 1816B for sale particularly interesting for work around:
- Barns and livestock buildings
- Small farmyards
- Tight landscaping areas
- Garages and shops
- Property-maintenance projects
- Material yards
- Confined construction areas
- Cleanup work
- Light dirt and gravel handling
- Snow removal with an appropriate attachment
For buyers who do not need the lifting capacity or physical size of a modern 6,000- to 9,000-pound skid steer, the 1816B can fill a very different role.
Simple Older Skid-Steer Platform
The CASE 1816B is an older-generation skid loader built around a comparatively straightforward mechanical and hydraulic design.
CASE documentation for the 1816B includes separate service information for its engine, hydrostatic powertrain, loader hydraulics, drive chains, controls, electrical system, and attachment system. Original manuals also provide specifications, operating information, capacities, dimensions, weights, bucket information, and maintenance procedures.
For a buyer specifically interested in older equipment, that simplicity can be attractive compared with later machines containing considerably more electronic controls and emissions equipment.
23 HP Vanguard Engine
The engine is the defining feature of this particular machine.
According to the seller:
- Engine: Vanguard gasoline
- Rated horsepower: 23 HP
- Reported engine hours: Approximately 20
- Seller description: Motor is like new
The approximately 20-hour figure should be understood as hours on the Vanguard engine, not verified total chassis hours for the skid loader.
No claim is being made that the entire machine has only 20 hours.
The engine's identification tag should be checked during inspection to confirm its exact Vanguard model, displacement, serial information, and parts requirements.
Useful Farm and Property-Maintenance Machine
A smaller used skid steer for sale can make sense for a farm, acreage owner, landscape operation, maintenance crew, or buyer who needs maneuverability more than maximum lift capacity.
With a published rated operating capacity of approximately 700 pounds, the 1816B falls into a much smaller machine class than today's mid-size skid steers.
That smaller capacity should be respected, but the compact design can be an advantage for jobs such as moving loose material, cleaning around buildings, handling lighter loads, grading small areas, clearing snow, cleaning livestock areas, or working where larger loaders have difficulty maneuvering.
CASE Skid Steer in Ohio
This skid steer in Ohio is located in Baltic, placing it in one of the state's strongest agricultural and equipment markets.
Buyers comparing other wheeled skid steers currently available through Trustworthy Equipment can also browse the site's dedicated inventory section:
Browse wheeled skid steers for sale at Trustworthy Equipment
The asking price for this CASE 1816B is $7,000.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this unit on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.
Nationwide transportation assistance may be available through independent transportation providers. Buyers should inspect the skid loader and verify the engine installation, operating condition, hydraulic functions, tires, controls, safety equipment, attachments, and specifications important to their intended use before purchase.
Contact Trustworthy Equipment LLC for additional information, current availability, or help taking the next step on this CASE 1816B.
Specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and may vary by unit. Buyers should independently verify all specifications, features, and condition prior to purchase.
The following specifications combine seller-provided information with published manufacturer or model specifications where available. Specifications may vary by production year, serial number, options, attachments, and configuration. Buyers should verify specifications important to their intended use.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Manufacturer: CASE
Model: 1816B
Equipment Type: Wheeled skid steer loader / Uni-Loader
Price: $7,000
Location: Baltic, Ohio
Engine Hours: Approximately 20 hours reported on the currently installed Vanguard engine
ENGINE — ACTUAL UNIT
Manufacturer: Vanguard
Fuel: Gasoline
Horsepower: 23 HP, seller reported
Engine Condition: Seller describes motor as like new
Reported Engine Hours: Approximately 20
Exact Engine Model: Verify from engine identification plate
Vanguard currently lists commercial 23 HP gasoline engines within its Small Block V-Twin engine family. Exact specifications for the engine installed in this particular CASE must be verified from its model and serial number rather than assumed from current Vanguard literature.
LOADER PERFORMANCE
Rated Operating Capacity: Approximately 700 lb based on commonly published model specifications
Actual safe operating capacity can be affected by attachment, load position, tires, counterweighting, machine condition, and configuration.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Commonly published CASE 1816B reference specifications include:
Machine Weight: Approximately 2,066 lb
Overall Width: Approximately 3.48 ft / 42 in
Overall Length: Approximately 7.61 ft / 91 in
Overall Height: Approximately 6.36 ft / 76 in
Published Travel Speed: Approximately 7.46 mph
Actual weight may differ because this machine is equipped with a Vanguard engine rather than its original engine configuration.
TIRES / RUNNING GEAR
Machine Type: Wheeled skid steer
Published Reference Tire Size: 10-16.5
Actual tires and current tire condition should be confirmed on this unit.
The CASE 1816B remains an interesting option for buyers who specifically need a small skid steer rather than the size and weight of a modern full-size loader. Published specifications commonly place the machine at approximately 2,066 pounds, about 42 inches wide, and around 700 pounds rated operating capacity, giving it a footprint suited to barns, farm buildings, landscape work, property maintenance, light material handling, and other restricted areas.
This particular machine stands apart because of its seller-reported 23 HP Vanguard gasoline engine. The seller describes the motor as like new and reports approximately 20 hours of operation on the engine. Those hours apply to the Vanguard engine rather than the entire skid-loader chassis.
For someone comparing a used skid steer for sale, the small physical dimensions can be every bit as important as raw lifting power. Larger modern skid steers offer substantially higher capacity, but they also require more room to maneuver, larger trailers, and more storage space. The 1816B occupies a distinctly compact segment of the market.
The machine is located in Baltic, Ohio, an area with a strong agricultural and equipment market, and is priced at $7,000.
Anyone considering this CASE 1816B should inspect the engine installation and verify the hydrostatic drive, hydraulics, lift and tilt functions, tires, drive components, controls, safety equipment, and overall condition before purchase.
Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing the machine on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party.




