Key takeaways
- Every mini skid steer for sale on this site is built to order at our factory in Xuzhou, China: 9 models rated 200 to 500 kg (441 to 1,102 lb), from 930 mm (36.6 in) wide.
- You can order a single machine. The minimum order is 1 unit, payment is by T/T bank transfer, and machines are ready to ship in 8 to 30 working days.
- Stand-on or seated, and tracks or tyres, narrow the choice to a model. The engine brand, colour and attachments are then set per order.
- A 20GP container takes about 6 loaders (4 of the 1000 size). A 40HQ with loading racks takes up to 30 of the 360 size, 22 to 24 of the others, or 10 of the 1000 size.
- Every loader carries a 12-month warranty on the whole machine, and service starts with the model, the serial number and a photo or video.
Mini skid steers for sale: which of our 9 models fits your work?
Pick by two numbers: the heaviest load you lift and the narrowest opening on your route. Our nine mini skid steers are rated from 200 kg (441 lb) on the BL-T360-H to 500 kg (1,102 lb) on the BL-T1000-H, and six of them are under one metre wide across the body. Six of the nine run on rubber tracks and three on rubber tyres; five are stand-on and four are seated.
A mini skid steer is a compact loader that turns on the spot by running its left and right tracks or wheels at different speeds, and a quick-attach plate lets it take other tools in place of the bucket. The model name tells you which type you are looking at. In BL-T360-H, T means tracked, 360 is the size class and H stands for Hand, a stand-on machine. S means wheeled, and C (Cabin) means a seated model. The size-class number is not the rated load.
| Model | Running gear | Operator | Rated load | Machine width | Engine options | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BL-T360-H | Tracks | Stand-on | 200 kg (441 lb) | 930 mm (36.6 in) | KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-T390-C | Tracks | Seated | 250 kg (551 lb) | 955 mm (37.6 in) | KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-S390-C | Tyres | Seated | 260 kg (573 lb) | 959 mm (37.8 in) | KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-T460-H | Tracks | Stand-on | 300 kg (661 lb) | 1,090 mm (42.9 in) | Zongshen / KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-S490-C | Tyres | Seated | 250 kg (551 lb) | 1,089 mm (42.9 in) | KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-T490-C | Tracks | Seated | 250 kg (551 lb) | 1,089 mm (42.9 in) | KOOP / Rato / Briggs & Stratton Vanguard | Petrol / diesel |
| BL-S750-H | Tyres | Stand-on | 400 kg (882 lb) | 985 mm (38.8 in) | Laidong / Yanmar / Kubota | Diesel |
| BL-T750-H | Tracks | Stand-on | 410 kg (904 lb) | 985 mm (38.8 in) | Laidong / Yanmar / Kubota | Diesel |
| BL-T1000-H | Tracks | Stand-on | 500 kg (1,102 lb) | 960 mm (37.8 in) | Yanmar / Kubota | Diesel |
Only the BL-T360-H stays under a metre with its bucket fitted, because its 906 mm bucket is narrower than its 930 mm body. On the other eight models the bucket is wider than the machine.
A worked example: you need to carry about 400 kg (882 lb) per lift across a lawn, and the garden gate is 1,000 mm (39.4 in) wide. Soft ground points to tracks, as on most landscaping jobs. The BL-T750-H (410 kg, 985 mm) and the BL-T1000-H (500 kg, 960 mm) are both narrower than the gate. Their buckets are not, at 1,270 mm and 1,240 mm. One practical option is to take the bucket off the quick-attach plate and move it through separately (it is heavy, so use two people or a pallet truck), or bring it round another way. A 985 mm machine leaves only 15 mm in a 1,000 mm gate, so the BL-T1000-H, with 40 mm to spare, is the safer choice here. Measure the gate at its narrowest point, posts and hinges included, and allow a margin.
For the full spread of weights, heights and lengths, see our guide to mini skid steer weight and dimensions.
What to decide before you ask for a quote
Two choices pick the model: stand-on or seated, and tracks or tyres. Three more are set per order: the engine brand, the colour and the attachments. Our team confirms each one with you, but a quote comes back faster when you have thought them through.
Stand-on or seated
Stand-on models (H) suit quick on-and-off work. Seated models (C) suit longer shifts. The stand-on loaders also cover the higher rated loads, up to 500 kg; the seated loaders are rated 250 to 260 kg. Our comparison of stand-on vs seated mini skid steers goes through the trade-offs.
Tracks or tyres
Rubber tracks suit soft ground, lawns and slopes. Rubber tyres suit concrete, asphalt and paving. For firm yards, the three wheeled models are the BL-S390-C, BL-S490-C and BL-S750-H. Read tracked vs wheeled mini skid steers before you decide.
Engine brand
Our loaders use seven engine brands: KOOP, Rato, Briggs & Stratton, Zongshen, Laidong, Yanmar and Kubota. Each model offers two to four of them, listed under Engine options on its specification sheet, and you choose one when you order. The BL-T460-H offers the widest choice, with four. Power depends on the size and the brand:
- 360 and 390 sizes: single-cylinder, 7.6 to 9.92 kW, petrol or diesel.
- 460 and 490 sizes: two-cylinder, 15 to 17 kW, petrol or diesel.
- 750 and 1000 sizes: three-cylinder diesel, 17.1 to 18.6 kW.
Each loader’s specification sheet lists the emission standard as “EPA Tier 4 / EU Stage V”. If you import into the US or the EU, ask us for the emission certificate of the engine brand you choose before you order.
Colour
Loaders are painted to order, so tell us the colour you want when you ask for a quote. The machines you see on our factory floor are painted in other customers’ colours.
Attachments
Our loaders take 26 attachments in five groups: dig and trench, lift and carry, break and clear, ground and lawn, and sweep, snow and mix. They mount on the quick-attach plate and run from the auxiliary hydraulic lines. Hydraulic flow differs from model to model, so not every attachment suits every loader. We confirm the match when we quote your machine. Our guide to mini skid steer attachments covers what each tool does.
What changes the mini skid steer price
We do not publish a price list, because every quote depends on the configuration and the delivery terms. These are the choices that change a mini skid steer price, and why.
- Model size. Larger models generally have more cylinders and weigh more. The BL-T360-H weighs 650 kg (1,433 lb) with a single-cylinder engine; the BL-T1000-H weighs 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) with a three-cylinder diesel.
- Engine brand. On every model you choose between two and four engine brands, and the engine you pick is part of the quote.
- Attachments. Each attachment is quoted with the loader and matched to its hydraulics, so every tool you add changes the total.
- Trade term. An EXW quote and a DDP quote for the same loader cover very different costs, so they are not directly comparable.
- Quantity and container plan. Quantity sets the build date, and a fuller container spreads the shipping cost across more machines (see below).
When you compare quotes from different sellers, check that each one covers the same model, engine, attachments and trade term.
Lead times and how loaders ship
Our mini skid steer loaders are ready to ship 8 to 30 working days after you order. Quantity and configuration decide the exact date, and we confirm it with your order. Sea transit and customs clearance come after that and depend on your port and trade term.
We ship by sea in 20GP or 40HQ containers. A 20GP takes about six of our 360, 390, 460, 490 or 750 sizes, or four of the 1000 size. In a 40HQ, steel loading racks carry a second tier. With racks, a 40HQ takes up to 30 of the 360 size, 24 of the 460 size, 22 of the 390, 490 and 750 sizes, or 10 of the 1000 size. Without racks, a 40HQ takes 15 of the 360 size or 13 of the 460 size.
These figures are approximate. Attachments change the plan, and we confirm the final loading plan against your actual order before you buy. A full container also brings down the freight cost per machine. That matters to dealers and rental fleets buying several loaders at once.
Trade terms, payment and minimum order
We quote on FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP, FCA or DAP. The minimum order is one machine, and payment is by T/T bank transfer. These are Incoterms® rules, from the set of eleven three-letter trade terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce.
- EXW: you or your forwarder collect the loader at our factory and handle everything after that.
- FOB or CIF: we deliver on board the ship at the Chinese port; with CIF we also pay sea freight and minimum insurance to your port.
- FCA, DAP or DDP: we hand over to your carrier (FCA), deliver to your named place (DAP), or deliver and also clear import duties (DDP).
If you would like to see production first, tell us your dates and we will arrange a visit to the factory in Xuzhou, Jiangsu.
Warranty, parts and after-sales
Every BOB-LIFT loader carries a 12-month warranty that covers the whole machine. If something goes wrong, the process has three steps:
- Send us the details: the model, the serial number and a photo or short video of the problem.
- Remote guidance: our team talks you through the diagnosis and the fix over WhatsApp, video or email.
- Parts on the way: we ship the replacement parts to you.
We keep a list of original wear parts you can choose from, and you can order them at any time by quoting your model and serial number. If you want spare filters or other wear parts in the same container, ask us to add them to the quote. The Support page holds the warranty details, the specification sheets and the loader catalogue.
Checks before shipping and when it arrives
Every loader is welded, painted and assembled in our own workshops in Xuzhou, then run and checked before it is packed for export. The product pages list three check stages:
- Check before start-up: before the engine is started, we inspect the fuel tank and all pipework.
- Run and travel test: we run the engine and operate every movement, then drive the machine to test the travel system.
- Leaks, cooling and final check: we look for oil leaks, shut the machine down, inspect the cooling and finish with a last pipework check.
When the container arrives, these general steps help. They are common practice, not a factory procedure:
- Compare what you received against your order and the packing list, including attachments and any spare parts.
- Look for transport damage before you sign for the delivery, and photograph anything you find.
- Note the serial number. Every parts or service request starts with it.
- Before first use, walk round the machine and check for leaks, loose fittings and damaged hoses. The UK Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on inspection of work equipment notes that in many cases a quick visual check before use is enough. It also says more formal inspection is needed where risks arise from incorrect installation, reinstallation or deterioration.
- Make sure whoever drives the loader is trained for it, and ask our team if anything is unclear.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mini skid steer cost?
We do not publish a price list. Each quote depends on the model, the engine brand, the attachments, the quantity and the trade term. Send us the model, the quantity and your destination port, and we will reply with a quotation.
Can I buy just one mini skid steer?
Yes. One machine is enough to order any of our nine loaders, paid by T/T, as set out under trade terms above.
How long does delivery take?
Loaders are ready to ship 8 to 30 working days after the order, plus sea transit; the lead-time section above explains what decides the date.
Can you ship a mini skid steer to the US or my country?
Yes. We ship by container on the six trade terms listed above. Give us your destination port and preferred term, and we include the shipping plan in the quote. For the US or the EU, also ask us for the emission certificate of the engine brand you choose.
Can I choose the engine?
Yes, on every model. Each loader lists two to four engine brands under Engine options on its specification sheet, from KOOP, Rato, Briggs & Stratton, Zongshen, Laidong, Yanmar and Kubota. You choose one when you order.
Do attachments fit my loader?
Most attachments mount on the quick-attach plate and run from the auxiliary hydraulic lines. Hydraulic flow differs from model to model, so we confirm which attachments suit your loader when we quote it.
Ready to get a quote?
A quick, accurate quote starts with three facts: the narrowest opening on your site, the heaviest load and the ground you will work on. A few photos of the route help. Compare every mini loader for sale on our mini skid steer loader range page, or send those details to our team. We reply with a quotation, the configuration we suggest and the shipping plan. BOB-LIFT’s other machines are on our group website.