Product OverviewOne skidsteer loader equipped with various quick-attach tools handles over 10 distinct job site conditions across farming, construction, and waste recycling. It is offered in multiple chassis and configuration options including wheeled and tracked variants, and can be fitted with enclosed cabs, air conditioning, or telescopic booms.
Primary UsesOn livestock farms: clears manure and moves hay bales using grapple buckets.
On crop farms: high-dump buckets load grain trucks quickly.
Timber yards and coal yards: rotating grapples move logs and bulk coal.
Construction: clears basement debris, handles sand, or feeds concrete mixers.
Operational TipDefine your core material first. If you work in tight indoor spaces or basements, choose a mini skid steer loader to pass through narrow doorways easily.
Attachments and Utility- Standard buckets
- High-dump buckets
- Grapple buckets / rotating grapples
- Pallet forks
- Timber grapples
- Rotating grapples
- Snow blowers
- Marble forks
- Road sweepers
- Backhoe combination loader (convertible)
Design & Configuration AdviceWhen selecting a skidsteer, focus on dump clearance height, engine certification (for export destinations), and chassis style (wheel vs. track). Track chassis suit muddy fields; wheeled chassis save tire wear on smooth concrete. Power choices include diesel and pure electric. For North American destinations choose engines with EPA approval; examples mentioned include Briggs & Stratton 23HP or RATO twin-cylinder models. Verify hydraulic flow rates when intending to run high-flow attachments.
Skidsteer Parameter (table)Item | YG280 (With Rubber Track) | YG380 (With Chevron Engineering Tyre) | YG380C (With Chevron Engineering Tyre)
Metric / The U.S. indicators available per column
Max working height (H3) | 2065mm / 81.3inch | 2143mm / 84.37inch | 2143mm / 84.37inch
Max pin height (H2) | 1803mm / 71inch | 1884mm / 74.17inch | 1884mm / 74.17inch
Max Dumping height (H1) | 1386mm / 54.6inch | 1488mm / 58.58inch | 1488mm / 58.58inch
Max Dumping distance (E) | 471mm / 18.5inch | 348mm / 13.7inch | 348mm / 13.7inch
Max Dumping Angle (a3) | 32° | 30° | 30°
Rollback of the bucket on the ground (a2) | 33° | 25° | 25°
Departure angle (a1) | 18° | 11° | 16°
Total height (H) | 1309mm / 51.5inch | 1233mm / 48.54inch | 1265mm / 50inch
Ground clearance (F) | 123mm / 4.8inch | 118mm / 4.65inch | 118mm / 4.65inch
Wheelbase (L1) | 690mm / 27.2inch | 636mm / 25.0inch | 636mm / 25.0inch
Overall length without bucket (L3) | 1778mm / 70inch | 1752mm / 69.0inch | 1980mm / 78inch
Total width (W) | 800mm / 31.5inch | 1160mm / 45.67inch | 1160mm / 45.67inch
Bucket width (B) | 820mm / 32.3inch | 980mm / 38.6inch | 980mm / 38.6inch
Total length with bucket (L) | 2210mm / 87inch | 2206mm / 86.9inch | 2430mm / 95.7inch
Turn radius forward turning (R) | 1237mm / 48.7inch | 1307mm / 51.5inch | 1307mm / 51.5inch
Case Study SummaryA compact wheeled skid steer with a 23HP EPA engine and grapple bucket allowed a medium livestock farm to reduce barn cleaning time from 4 hours to 45 minutes daily; an example delivery timeline mentioned was 18 days for that order.
Packaging & Lead Time NotesMachines are packed in standard export wooden cases to prevent salt corrosion during sea transport. Typical production and dispatch times cited: 2 to 3 weeks.
Technical specifications- Commercial brand: YG Machinery (YG series)
- Available models: YG280, YG380, YG380C
- Chassis types: wheel (standard) and track (rubber track)
- Power options: diesel and electric; EPA-certified engine options referenced (e.g., Briggs & Stratton 23HP, RATO twin-cylinder)
- Attachment ecosystem: 60+ attachments including buckets, grapples, forks, snow blowers, sweepers, backhoe conversions
- Packing: export wooden case for sea transport
- Typical production/dispatch lead time: 2–3 weeks
- Suitable applications: farming (livestock & crops), timber & coal yards, construction debris handling, waste recycling