A stand-on skid steer is a compact skid steer loader that the operator drives while standing on a platform at the back of the machine, instead of sitting in a cab or walking behind it. We build five of them at our factory in Xuzhou, China: the tracked BL-T360-H, BL-T460-H, BL-T750-H and BL-T1000-H, and the wheeled BL-S750-H. They are rated for 200 to 500 kg, weigh between 650 and 1,250 kg empty, and measure between 930 and 1,090 mm across the body, so there is a stand-on size for most access and transport limits.
This guide compares the five side by side, shows what each step up in engine size buys, and explains how to choose between wheels and tracks on the 750 models. It is written for landscapers, rental fleets, dealers and contractors who are comparing stand-on loaders before they ask for a quotation, and every figure in it comes from our published specification sheets. You can read more about our company and factory on our about page. If you are still deciding whether to stand or sit, read our stand-on vs seated mini skid steer guide first.
Key takeaways
- Our five stand-on mini skid steers fall into three engine sizes: a single-cylinder engine on the BL-T360-H, a twin-cylinder on the BL-T460-H, and a 3-cylinder diesel on the BL-T750-H, BL-S750-H and BL-T1000-H.
- Rated load climbs from 200 kg to 500 kg across the range, and machine weight from 650 kg to 1,250 kg.
- The BL-S750-H is our only wheeled stand-on model. It shares the BL-T750-H’s 985 mm width, 1,270 mm bucket and engine options, but weighs 100 kg less, travels at 6 km/h instead of 5 and has a retractable footplate.
- The BL-T750-H tips highest, at 1,826 mm. The BL-T1000-H lifts the most, but its 1,522 mm dump height is lower than both 750 models.
- A level 0.15 m³ bucket of dry sand weighs about 233 kg, which is more than the BL-T360-H’s 200 kg rating, so fill that model’s bucket to about 0.13 m³ when you carry sand.
- On steel racks, a 40HQ container takes 30 BL-T360-H, 24 BL-T460-H, 22 of either 750 model or 10 BL-T1000-H.
What is a stand-on skid steer?
A stand-on skid steer is a small skid steer loader with an operator platform instead of a seat. Like any skid steer, it steers by driving its left and right wheels or tracks at different speeds, so it can turn on the spot [2], and it carries a bucket, forks, an auger or another tool on a quick-attach plate at the front of the lift arms. The operator stands on a platform at the rear, behind the engine, and works the drive and the arms with joysticks on top of the body.
Buyers and dealers use several names for the same machine: stand-on skid steer, stand-up skid steer, stand-behind skid steer and mini skid steer. A walk-behind loader is different, because it has no platform and the operator walks behind the machine. All five of our stand-on models put the operator on a platform, and none of them has a cab or a seat. For example, a landscaper who changes from a bucket to pallet forks several times a day can step straight off the platform to swap the attachment, and the raised standing position gives a clear view over the bucket and around the machine.
Our five stand-on mini skid steers compared
The table lists the published specifications of all five models. Rated load is the working figure to plan around. Lifting capacity is the higher figure our sheets give for the lift arms. Compact loader operators should never load beyond the rated capacity, as the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety warns [3]. Our lift capacity guide explains how the two figures differ.
| Specification | BL-T360-H | BL-T460-H | BL-S750-H | BL-T750-H | BL-T1000-H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running gear | Rubber tracks | Rubber tracks | Wheels | Rubber tracks | Rubber tracks |
| Rated load | 200 kg | 300 kg | 400 kg | 410 kg | 500 kg |
| Lifting capacity | 300 kg | 375 kg | 450 kg | 525 kg | 650 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 0.15 m³ | 0.15 m³ | 0.15 m³ | 0.15 m³ | 0.19 m³ |
| Engine | 1-cyl, 7.6–9.92 kW | 2-cyl, 15–17 kW | 3-cyl diesel, 18.4–18.6 kW | 3-cyl diesel, 17.1–18.6 kW | 3-cyl diesel, 17.1–17.8 kW |
| Fuel / tank | Petrol or diesel, 5 L | Petrol or diesel, 10 L | Diesel, 20 L | Diesel, 20 L | Diesel, 20 L |
| Machine weight | 650 kg | 730 kg | 1,000 kg | 1,100 kg | 1,250 kg |
| Machine width | 930 mm | 1,090 mm | 985 mm | 985 mm | 960 mm |
| Bucket width | 906 mm | 1,100 mm | 1,270 mm | 1,270 mm | 1,240 mm |
| Length without bucket | 1,466 mm | 1,855 mm | 2,070 mm | 2,100 mm | 1,981 mm |
| Overall height | 1,226 mm | 1,267 mm | 1,550 mm | 1,550 mm | 1,548 mm |
| Max dumping height | 1,340 mm | 1,340 mm | 1,700 mm | 1,826 mm | 1,522 mm |
| Max travel speed | 6 km/h | 6 km/h | 6 km/h | 5 km/h | 6 km/h |
| Gradeability | 30° | 30° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Hydraulic pressure | 17 MPa | 17 MPa | 18 MPa | 18 MPa | 20 MPa |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 160 mm | 240 mm | 230 mm | 200 mm |
Three engine sizes: which step do you need?
Single cylinder, BL-T360-H. This is our smallest and lightest stand-on loader, weighing 650 kg and measuring 930 mm wide, with a 7.6 to 9.92 kW engine from KOOP, Rato or Briggs & Stratton. It is the only one of the five whose 906 mm bucket is narrower than its body, so the body sets the narrowest gap it can pass through. Choose it for back gardens, narrow side passages and jobs where the machine travels on a light trailer. Our smallest tracked skid steer guide compares it with the BL-T460-H in detail.
Twin cylinder, BL-T460-H. The second cylinder roughly doubles the power, to 15 to 17 kW, and raises the rated load to 300 kg for only 80 kg more machine weight, although it also makes this the widest of the five at 1,090 mm. It suits landscapers who need more push and more power for attachments such as an auger or a trencher but still tow the loader on a small trailer.
3-cylinder diesel, BL-S750-H, BL-T750-H and BL-T1000-H. These run Laidong, Yanmar or Kubota 3-cylinder diesels of 17.1 to 18.6 kW with a 20 L tank. They are rated for 400 to 500 kg and weigh between 1,000 and 1,250 kg. Choose one of these for all-day digging, loading trucks, powered attachments that need steady hydraulic flow, or a rental fleet whose machines work long hours for many different customers. The BL-T1000-H has the highest hydraulic pressure, 20 MPa, and the largest bucket, 0.19 m³.
Bucket weight is where the rating matters most. Engineering ToolBox gives dry sand a density of about 1,555 kg/m³ [1], so a level 0.15 m³ bucket weighs about 233 kg. That is inside the rating of every model except the BL-T360-H, rated at 200 kg. When that model carries sand or similarly dense material, fill the bucket to about 0.13 m³ rather than to the brim. A level 0.19 m³ bucket of dry sand on the BL-T1000-H weighs about 295 kg, well inside its 500 kg rating.
Wheels or tracks on a stand-on: BL-S750-H vs BL-T750-H
The BL-S750-H and BL-T750-H share the same 985 mm body width, the same 1,270 mm bucket and the same three engine options. The difference is the running gear, and it changes how each machine works:
- Speed and weight. The wheeled BL-S750-H travels at 6 km/h against 5 km/h for the tracked model, and it weighs 1,000 kg against 1,100 kg.
- Load and reach. The tracked BL-T750-H is rated for 410 kg against 400 kg, lifts 525 kg against 450 kg and dumps at 1,826 mm against 1,700 mm.
- Platform. The BL-S750-H has a retractable footplate, listed as standard on its specification sheet. The four tracked models have a fixed platform.
- Ground. Wheels suit concrete yards, paving, car parks and warehouses, where tracks wear quickly and turning can scuff the surface. Tracks suit lawns, soil, sand and mud, where they spread the weight and keep traction.
Our tracked vs wheeled mini skid steer guide covers the other pairs in our range, and our mini track loader comparison sets the four tracked stand-on models against our two tracked seated models.
Gates, trailers and storage
Measure the narrowest gap on the route and compare it with whichever is wider, the body or the bucket; the BL-T360-H, for instance, needs 930 mm. The BL-T1000-H and the two 750 models are narrow across the body, at 960 to 985 mm, but carry buckets of 1,240 to 1,270 mm, so they pass a narrow gate only with the bucket off or with a narrower tool fitted. Our weight and dimensions guide lists every model’s width, length and height.
For transport, add the machine weight, the attachments and a full tank, then check the result against your trailer’s rated payload. The stand-on range runs from 650 kg to 1,250 kg empty, so a trailer that suits a BL-T460-H may be too small for a BL-T1000-H. Our mini skid steer trailer guide explains how to match a trailer to the machine. CCOHS also reminds operators to learn how to load, tie down, transport and unload the loader safely [3].
Loading skips and trucks: dump height
If the loader will fill skips, tipper trucks or dumpers, compare the sides of those containers with the maximum dumping height. The BL-T360-H and BL-T460-H tip at 1,340 mm, the BL-T1000-H at 1,522 mm, the BL-S750-H at 1,700 mm and the BL-T750-H at 1,826 mm. So the BL-T750-H, not the bigger BL-T1000-H, is our stand-on model for loading higher-sided vehicles. Choose the BL-T1000-H when you need lifting capacity and a larger bucket more than dump height.
Safety on a stand-on platform
- Getting on and off. Use the treads and grab handles, and lower the bucket and set the parking brake before stepping off [3].
- Slopes. Go straight up or down slopes, never across them, with the heavy end of the loader pointing uphill [3]. Stay within each model’s 25° or 30° rating.
- Arms and bystanders. Travel with the bucket as low as possible, never turn with the arms raised, and never carry passengers or use the loader to lift people [3]. The main skid steer accident types are pinning between the lift arm and the frame, crushing, rollovers and run-overs [4].
- Training. Only trained and authorised operators should use the machine, and US construction rules (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4)) allow only employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment [4].
- Noise. Our sheets warn that noise at the operator position can exceed 85 dB(A) at full engine speed on some models, so wear hearing protection.
Shipping a stand-on mini skid steer
On steel loading racks, a 40HQ container takes 30 BL-T360-H, 24 BL-T460-H, 22 BL-S750-H or BL-T750-H, or 10 BL-T1000-H. A 20GP takes 6 of any model except the BL-T1000-H, which takes 4. Models can share a container. Build time is 8 to 30 working days depending on quantity, engine and options, and we confirm it with each order. Every machine has a 12-month warranty, and we supply parts by model and serial number. Our container loading guide explains the racks and the counts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best stand-on skid steer for landscaping?
For small gardens and narrow access, the BL-T360-H or BL-T460-H on tracks. For larger sites, all-day digging and powered attachments, the BL-T750-H. On paved yards and hard surfaces, the wheeled BL-S750-H.
Is a stand-behind skid steer the same as a stand-on?
Yes. Stand-behind, stand-up and stand-on all describe the same layout, in which the operator stands on a platform at the rear of the machine, whereas a walk-behind loader has no platform at all.
How much can a stand-on mini skid steer lift?
Our models are rated for 200 to 500 kg, with lifting capacities of 300 to 650 kg, and regular work should be planned around the rated load rather than the lifting capacity.
How much does a stand-on skid steer weigh?
Our stand-on models weigh between 650 kg for the BL-T360-H and 1,250 kg for the BL-T1000-H, empty, before you add attachments, fuel and the operator.
Are stand-on mini skid steers petrol or diesel?
The BL-T360-H and BL-T460-H can be ordered with petrol or diesel engines, while the BL-S750-H, BL-T750-H and BL-T1000-H are supplied with diesel engines only.
Do all five take the same attachments?
They all take attachments on a quick-attach plate, including buckets, pallet forks, augers, breakers, trenchers and sweepers. We check each attachment against the model’s hydraulic flow when we quote.
About these figures
Every machine figure in this guide comes from the specification sheets for the BL-T360-H, BL-T460-H, BL-S750-H, BL-T750-H and BL-T1000-H published on this site. The container counts, build times and warranty terms are our factory’s own. Bucket weights are the bucket capacity multiplied by the Engineering ToolBox density for dry sand. Safety guidance is quoted from CCOHS and the Kentucky KYSAFE hazard alert on skid steer loaders.
Ask for a stand-on mini skid steer quotation
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