Narrow Stand-On Mini Loader
Gate-width access for landscape and backyard work
- Capacity
- Approx. 500-900 lb
- Width
- Approx. 34-42 in
- Engine
- Approx. 20-25 hp
Size classes
Small skid steer models and size classes
Manufacturers do not agree on where mini ends and compact begins, so we organize machines by the three numbers that decide job fit: width, rated operating capacity and operating weight. All figures are approximate research ranges.
Class comparison at a glance
| Class | Width | Capacity | Operating weight | Aux flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow Stand-On Mini Loader | Approx. 34-42 in | Approx. 500-900 lb | Approx. 2,000-3,200 lb | Approx. 9-12 gpm |
| High-Capacity Stand-On Mini Loader | Approx. 42-50 in | Approx. 900-1,400 lb | Approx. 3,000-4,500 lb | Approx. 12-18 gpm |
| Small-Frame Skid Steer Loader | Approx. 36-60 in | Approx. 700-1,400 lb | Approx. 2,800-5,500 lb | Approx. 10-17 gpm |
| Compact Skid Steer Loader | Approx. 60-68 in | Approx. 1,300-1,900 lb | Approx. 5,500-7,500 lb | Approx. 17-23 gpm |
| Small Compact Track Loader | Approx. 58-70 in | Approx. 1,300-2,100 lb | Approx. 6,000-8,500 lb | Approx. 17-24 gpm |
| Homeowner-Oriented Mini Loader | Approx. 32-40 in | Approx. 400-800 lb | Approx. 1,800-3,000 lb | Approx. 8-11 gpm |
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High-Capacity Stand-On Mini Loader
More lift and hydraulic flow, still trailer-friendly
- Capacity
- Approx. 900-1,400 lb
- Width
- Approx. 42-50 in
- Engine
- Approx. 25-40 hp
Small-Frame Skid Steer Loader
The smallest true sit-in skid steer class
- Capacity
- Approx. 700-1,400 lb
- Width
- Approx. 36-60 in
- Engine
- Approx. 23-50 hp
Compact Skid Steer Loader
Mainstream capacity for daily contractor work
- Capacity
- Approx. 1,300-1,900 lb
- Width
- Approx. 60-68 in
- Engine
- Approx. 50-75 hp
Small Compact Track Loader
Tracked flotation for soft and sloped ground
- Capacity
- Approx. 1,300-2,100 lb
- Width
- Approx. 58-70 in
- Engine
- Approx. 50-75 hp
Homeowner-Oriented Mini Loader
Occasional-use sizing for acreage and property owners
- Capacity
- Approx. 400-800 lb
- Width
- Approx. 32-40 in
- Engine
- Approx. 15-25 hp
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