Compact all-wheel-drive engineering equipment, skidsteers realize zero-radius turning through differing linear speeds of left and right walking assemblies. Unlike traditional articulated loaders, which lack a steering axle, skidsteers achieve turns through differential speed sliding between the left and right wheels/tracks. They feature a compact structure and strong compatibility with quick-change attachments.
Compared to conventional wheel loaders, skidsteers offer the core advantages of zero turning radius on the spot and multiple attachments. A single unit can switch between over 30 different attachments via quick-connect couplings, replacing multiple machines such as loaders, crushers, sweepers, forklifts, and trenchers, significantly reducing equipment procurement and storage costs for small and medium-sized construction companies. Contact us now for product details and a specific quote!
Skidsteer Technical Parameters
| Model | AT50 | AW45 | AT65 |
| Operating load (kg) | 700 | 700 | 1000 |
| Max Speed（km/h） | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Rated flux (L/min) | 80 | 80 | 89 |
| Tire（track） model | 300X52.5 | 10-16.5NHS | 300X52.5 |
| Rated power (Kw) | 45KW | 45KW | 55KW |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 50 | 70 | 90 |
| dead weight (kg) | 2700 | 2600 | 3700 |
| self weight bucket (kg) | 2800 | 2700 | 3800 |
| Bucket capacity (m³) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Overall operating height (mm) | 3660 | 4042 | 3900 |
| Height to bucket hinge pin (mm) | 2730 | 3079 | 2970 |
| Hheight to top of cab (mm) | 2349 | 2230 | 2409 |
| Dumping angle at maximum height(° ) | 40 | 37.5 | 40 |
| Dumping height(mm) | 1990 | 2342 | 2270 |
| Dumping reach(mm) | 1040 | 550 | 1120 |
| Ground clearance(mm) | 230 | 185 | 200 |
Skidsteer Classification
1. By Chassis:
- Wheeled Skid Steer Loaders: Rubber-tired chassis, travel speed 8-15 km/h, flexible on hard cement and asphalt roads, does not damage paved surfaces, preferred for municipal sanitation, community cleaning, and warehouse handling; disadvantages include slipperiness in muddy and low-lying areas, and relatively high ground pressure.
- Tracked Skid Steer Loaders: Rubber-tracked chassis, 3 times larger ground contact area, lower ground pressure, prevents getting stuck in swamps, muddy farmland, and soft soil, strong climbing ability, preferred for landscaping, mountain clearing, and deep cultivation in greenhouses; slower travel speed, tracks wear faster on hard surfaces.
2. By Power Source:
Diesel fuel-powered skidsteer (93% of existing models on the market), lithium-ion electric skidsteer (emerging models for urban, environmentally friendly, closed environments), and electric motor models have a range of 4-8 hours, charge in 2-4 hours, and produce no exhaust pollution.
3. Classified by operating method:
Pilot-operated lever type (mainstream high-end models, effortless and precise operation, standard across the entire YG series); Mechanical lever type (low-end entry-level models, mostly used in miniature and inexpensive models).
Core Advantages of Skidsteer
- Excellent space adaptability: Narrow body and low profile, the narrowest model is only 920mm wide, allowing it to pass through 1-meter doorways, greenhouse passageways, and old residential building entrances, adapting to scenarios where large loaders cannot operate.
- Multi-functional and cost-effective: A single unit with multiple attachments covers six major operations: loading, crushing, sweeping, ditching, forklifting, and snow removal, reducing the cost of purchasing multiple units.
- Flexible relocation: Miniature models can be towed for short distances, while medium and small models can be moved independently by road for short distances, resulting in high rental turnover efficiency.
- Simple operation and maintenance: Modular hydraulic layout, high commonality of wear parts, and low threshold for basic maintenance and repair.
Common shortcomings of this model on the market:
- Limited heavy-load capacity: Unsuitable for transporting bulk materials in large-scale mines with capacities of tens of thousands of tons.
- Poor passability on muddy terrain: Wheels are prone to getting stuck in muddy fields during rainy weather, necessitating a tracked model.
- Weak high-speed stability: Designed for a relatively low speed, unsuitable for long-distance relocation.
YG Skidsteer Product Advantages
YG has been deeply involved in the R&D of skidsteer for over ten years, possessing its own chassis stamping, hydraulic pipeline, and complete machine assembly production lines. Its products are exported to over 80 countries in Europe, America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Compared to smaller, lesser-known brands, YG boasts four core advantages:
- Upgraded and Optimized Hydraulic System: All models come standard with high-flow imported hydraulic pumps, reducing boom lifting time by 12%, eliminating vibration during heavy-duty lifting, ensuring stable attachment oil supply, and reducing impact force loss during breaker operation.
- Thickened Body Structure Materials: The frame uses 16mm thickened wear-resistant steel plates, and the bucket edges are lined with wear-resistant manganese steel plates, extending service life by 25% compared to ordinary models in harsh construction waste conditions.
- Diverse Power Configurations: Domestic/imported diesel engines + motors are available as options. Electric models are equipped with national standard lithium batteries, with optional low-temperature capacity-enhancing batteries, allowing normal starting in extremely cold environments down to -20°C;
- Full Set of Attachments + Quick-Change Standard: Comes standard with hydraulic quick-change couplings; 28 types of attachments can be provided from the factory in one stop, requiring no third-party modifications, and comes with a unified after-sales warranty.
Skidsteer Applications in All Scenarios
- Municipal Sanitation (23.8% market demand): Equipped with sweepers, snowplows, and milling heads for sidewalk sweeping, road pothole repair, snow removal in autumn and winter, and trenching for stormwater and sewage pipe networks.
- Landscaping (15.6% demand): Equipped with rotary tillers, stump crushers, and log grapples for land leveling, seedling transplanting, and wasteland reclamation.
- Agriculture and Livestock (12.3% demand): Manure shovels and fodder grabs for cleaning cattle and sheep sheds, feed transfer, and deep soil cultivation in greenhouses.
- Building Decoration & Old House Renovation (42.5% demand): Hydraulic breakers and small buckets for wall demolition, construction waste removal, and excavation of narrow foundations.
- Industrial Warehousing & Special Working Conditions: Electric motor models are used for material handling in factory workshops and cold storage, while explosion-proof modified models are suitable for small underground operations and chemical plants.
Why Choose YG?
The domestic skidsteer industry is iterating towards miniaturization, electrification, and multi-functionality. YG leverages its self-developed advantages across the entire industry chain, adhering to a development path of “standardized materials, original parts, and localized after-sales service,” catering to both domestic retail and global trade. In the future, YG will continue to expand its large-tonnage electric skidsteer product line, upgrading to EPA and Euro V-compliant models to meet European and American environmental regulations. Leveraging its multi-assembly matching advantages, YG will further explore niche markets in agriculture, forestry, municipal engineering, and special enclosed working conditions, helping customers achieve multi-purpose, cost-effective, and efficiency-enhancing performance. If your project requires a skidsteer, contact us immediately for product details and a specific quote. Act now!
