Skid Steer Loader
Your Professional Skid Steer Loader Manufacturer!
Shandong Grant Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 2006, is a professional manufacturer of engineering machinery and intelligent equipment solutions. With over 20 years of industry experience, the company provides a full range of products to the global market, including skid steer loaders, mini excavators, remote-controlled lawnmowers, and small construction machinery. The company boasts a modern 35,000-square-meter production base, integrating advanced manufacturing systems, precision machining, and flexible assembly capabilities to support mass production and customized equipment projects. The company's products are exported to international markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and other regions.
Why Choose Us
Advanced Processing Equipment
Grant Machinery is equipped with flexible assembly workshops, precision machining centers, and hydraulic testing systems to support efficient and customized equipment production. The factory also utilizes advanced CNC machining equipment, robotic welding systems, and automated laser cutting technology to ensure high production accuracy, stable quality, and reliable performance of core components.
Extensive Industry Experience
With more than 20 years of machinery manufacturing experience, Grant Machinery has accumulated extensive expertise in skid steer loaders, mini excavators, lawn mowers, and compact construction equipment. The company serves customers across construction, agriculture, landscaping, and municipal engineering industries, with practical experience in equipment development, customized production, and global project supply for different working environments and market requirements.
Certifications & Technical Strength
Grant Machinery has obtained EU 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive certification for core equipment and is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise with AAA enterprise credit certification. Supported by multiple patents and continuous R&D investment, the company continuously improves equipment performance, quality, and product innovation.
Production Market
Glante serves customers across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets with reliable export and international delivery capabilities. Through long-term cooperation with global enterprises in agriculture and construction industries, the company has built strong experience in product quality, project support, and worldwide customer service.
Advantages of Skid Steer Loader
Exceptional Versatility
One of the standout advantages of a skid steer loader is its ability to switch roles rapidly. Just swap the attachments like buckets, augers, trenchers, pallet forks and sweepers. So, you’ll change the machine from loader to digger and cleaner to handler, in a few minutes.
Built for Tight Spaces
A compact skid steer loader can work in all of these environments. Thanks to its zero-radius turning (i.e., it can pivot within its own width) it manoeuvres where larger machines can’t. It means fewer repositionings, less time wasted, and more access to difficult spots.
Lower Ground Impact
For sites with delicate surfaces, like lawns, newly laid turf, sensitive sub-grades, a skid steer loader offers a gentle option. The wheeled skid steers distribute weight in a way that causes less surface damage when tyres are appropriate. Some track models offer low ground pressure due to compact size.
Ease of Access & Transport
A skid steer loader is easier to transport between job sites, without heavy-haul trailers or special permits (depending on the size). Training operators on skid steers is also quicker because the controls and hydraulics are designed for rapid adaptation.
Improved Visibility & Safety
On busy sites, visibility and operator comfort matter. Because skid steer loaders have a compact profile and good front-and-side sightlines, the crew can better monitor their surroundings, avoid obstacles and operate with more precision.
Precision Performance
When you’re working close tostructures, grading to final levels, or moving material in confined zones, you need precision. The hydraulic responsiveness, compact size and interchangeable attachments of a skid steer let you deliver high-quality finishes.
Durability and Strength Built-In
Despite their compact frame, skid steer loaders are built tough. They come with heavy-duty steel structure, robust hydraulic systems and strong load-handling capability. Means they can handle intensive workdays and diverse tasks.
Cost-Effectiveness
From initial purchase to long-term ownership, skid steer loader gives you economic advantage. Because one machine can perform several tasks, you’ll need fewer machines. Plus, there’ll be lower fuel use, simpler transport costs, fewer attachments changes, and reduced labour.
Environmentally Smarter Operation
Modern skid steer loaders are built with environmental concerns in mind. They use more efficient engines, lower emissions, and features like idle-shut-off or hybrid systems. Their compact nature also means less disruption to surrounding landscapes.
Wide Range of Attachments for Flexibility
The range of attachments transforms a skid steer loader into a multi-machinery. There are more than 100 different tools you can attach to it.
Applications of Skid Steer Loader
Construction and Demolition
Excavation and Digging: With attachments like backhoes, augers, trenchers, or wheel saws, skid steers can perform tasks ranging from trenching to foundation excavation.
Demolition: Can handle both indoor jobs, like removing flooring or drywall, and outdoor tasks like demolishing small houses or walls by using demolition shears.
Grading and Backfilling: Buckets, rakes, or grading bars allow for surface leveling, filling pits, and clearing stones simultaneously.
Municipal and Road Work
Road Construction and Maintenance: With a cement mixer attachment, skid steers can mix small batches of concrete on-site. Pavement planers help remove old road surfaces, while other tools prepare foundations or repair damaged pavement.
Snow and Debris Removal: Standard buckets can remove snow, branches, and construction debris. For larger-scale snow clearing, snow blowers or snowplow blades are far more efficient than manual labor or small snow machines.
Agriculture and Landscaping
Agriculture: Tasks include cleaning barns with a bucket, moving hay bales with hay spear attachments, and preparing soil with tillers by mixing fertilizer or compost.
Landscaping: Skid steers can grind stumps with stump grinders, transport gravel or mulch with buckets, and mow tall grass or cut small trees with rotary cutters, helping create a clean and organized landscape.
Types of Skid Steer Loader
Wheeled skid steers are the most common, and are equipped with four wheels. They offer excellent maneuverability on flat and paved surfaces, making them suitable for indoor construction projects, landscaping, and material handling tasks. Wheeled skid steers are known for their speed, ease of transport, and ability to navigate narrow spaces.
Tracked skid steers, also known as compact track loaders or CTLs, operate on rubber tracks instead of wheels. These machines provide enhanced traction and stability on rough, uneven, or soft terrains. Tracked skid steers are commonly employed in landscaping, construction, and agricultural applications.
Mini skid steers, also referred to as compact skid steers or mini loaders, are smaller in size compared to traditional skid steers. These machines excel in applications where space is limited or maneuverability is crucial.
Stand-on skid steers, also known as stand-on loaders, offer a different operating platform compared to traditional skid steers. Instead of sitting in a cab, operators stand on a platform attached to the back of the machine.
Also called skid steers with all-wheel steering or skid steer loaders with crab steer, feature an additional steering mechanism that allows the rear wheels to steer independently from the front wheels. This configuration enhances maneuverability and stability in challenging terrains or tight spaces. All-wheel steer skid steers are commonly used in construction, agriculture, and snow removal applications. They provide exceptional versatility and precise control, making them ideal for tasks that require enhanced maneuverability and minimal surface damage.
Technical Specifications
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SMT-560 Mini Excavator Technical Specifications |
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Specification |
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Model |
SMT-560 |
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Bucket Capacity |
0.2m³ |
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Bare Machine Dimensions |
2200*1050*1300 |
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Bare Machine Weight |
920kg |
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Packaged Weight |
1090kg |
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Package Dimensions |
2700*1550*1450 |
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Gradeability |
30° |
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Fuel Consumption |
≤3L/h |
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Output Power |
23hp/3600rpm |
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Lift/Lower/Dump Time |
5.6/3.9/1.5s |
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Travel Speed |
0-4km/h |
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Maximum Lifting Force |
560kg |
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Rated Load Capacity |
400kg |
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Rated Pressure |
13MPa |
Customization Supported
We can provide you with exclusive customization services, and will produce the products you want according to your requirements, including but not limited to logo customization, color customization .
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