OEM attachments engineered for Case SR/SV skid steers and TV compact track loaders, sold through the CNH dealer network — primarily Nortrax in western Canada. Honest assessment of the full Case attachment lineup, the OEM premium, and when it makes sense for Canadian operators.
Case Construction Equipment has been building skid steers and compact equipment since the early days of the industry. Their SR-series skid steers and TV-series compact track loaders are a common sight on Canadian construction sites, and Case sells a comprehensive line of branded attachments through their CNH Industrial dealer network.
This guide covers the Case attachment ecosystem — how OEM attachments fit into the Case machine lineup, what the product range looks like, and the honest trade-offs Canadian operators face when comparing Case OEM pricing against aftermarket alternatives.
Unlike Bobcat, which uses a proprietary Bob-Tach system, Case skid steers and CTLs use the standard universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA) interface. This has meaningful implications for Canadian buyers:
Case offers a broad range of attachments through their dealer network. The lineup covers the most common categories for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and utility work.
Case's bucket range covers general purpose, light material, rock, grading, and utility configurations. Build quality is solid OEM-grade construction with replaceable cutting edges and mounting that is optimized to Case machine geometry. For Case machine owners who want buckets that are spec-matched to their equipment from day one — no compatibility questions, no compromises — the OEM route is the lowest-friction choice.
Worth noting: bucket attachments are one of the categories where high-quality aftermarket brands (Werk-Brau, for example) can offer comparable or superior steel and weld quality at lower cost, with the same SSQA mounting. It's worth comparing before committing to OEM pricing on buckets specifically.
Case-branded grapples cover root grapples, bucket grapples, and industrial grapple configurations. These are well-suited to the clearing, site prep, and material handling applications common in Canadian construction. The hydraulic connections and flow requirements are pre-matched to Case machine specifications — straightforward to install and operate without additional setup.
Case auger drive units and bit selections cover the common Canadian range: fence and signpost work, tree planting, utility installations, and foundation drilling. Augers are a category where the OEM offering is competitive — reliable drives with appropriate bit selections for varied Canadian ground conditions including rocky and frozen ground situations.
Case dozer blades, angle blades, and grading boxes are practical commercial-grade tools for site work. The grading category is a strength for Case operators who do a lot of site prep and finish grading — the OEM blade is matched to the machine's rated push capacity without the guesswork of third-party compatibility.
Case pallet forks and fork frames are a common attachment through the dealer network — used across construction, agriculture, and landscaping. For Case machine owners who move palletized materials regularly, the OEM fork frames integrate cleanly with Case's quick attach. Aftermarket fork sets from brands like Berlon are worth comparing on price, but OEM is a solid choice here.
Case snow pushers and blades are available through CNH dealers and are matched to the machine's operating weight and hydraulic capacity. Canadian operators should compare the Case OEM snow offerings against domestic specialists like HLA Attachments and Metal Pless — particularly for high-volume or municipal applications where snow management is the primary use case.
Case offers trenchers, cold planers, soil conditioners, brooms, and other specialty attachments through the dealer network. For specialty categories, OEM is often the most practical path — aftermarket availability for properly spec'd specialty attachments is more limited, and the OEM products come with the benefit of full dealer service and parts support.
In Canada, Case Construction Equipment is sold primarily through the CNH Industrial dealer network. In western Canada, Nortrax is the dominant Case/CNH dealer, with locations across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Eastern Canada is served by a mix of CNH-authorized independent dealers.
Case OEM attachments carry a premium over aftermarket alternatives — that's consistent across all OEM machine brands. The question is whether that premium is justified for your specific situation.
| Scenario | Case OEM | Aftermarket |
|---|---|---|
| Buying attachments with a new Case machine | ✓ Potential warranty bundling | Lower upfront cost, same SSQA fit |
| Mixed machine brand fleet | ✓ Universal SSQA — works on all brands | ✓ Also universal SSQA — same flexibility |
| Specialty attachments (planers, trenchers) | ✓ Best dealer support and availability | Limited or aftermarket alternatives only |
| Heavy bucket work (rock, demolition) | Adequate quality | ✓ Werk-Brau and others may offer heavier spec |
| Snow management (heavy commercial) | Adequate but premium priced | ✓ HLA, Metal Pless offer better value |
| Remote Canada — parts/service access | Nortrax coverage in western Canada | Varies by brand and region |
Browse the full Case CE attachment inventory in our catalog — buckets, grapples, forks, augers, blades, and more currently listed: