We build compact tracked skid steer loaders, and the first thing most buyers ask about is access. Through a 90cm doorway, down a greenhouse aisle, across a lawn that has already been finished and paid for. In the 330kg to 450kg class it takes over grading, digging, material handling and cleanup on small and medium sites.
What the 330kg and 450kg classes handle
The SDL330 (330kg operating capacity) is where most buyers start: light grading, soil moving, aggregate handling, greenhouse work. The SDL450 (450kg) brings more reach and breakout force, which is what heavier landscaping, excavation and backfilling ask for. Both models run on rubber tracks. That is why they cross soft ground and finished surfaces without cutting ruts.
Mini skid steer vs full-size loader
A mini skid steer on tracks gives up a little bucket capacity in exchange for access and much lower ground pressure. On a residential landscaping job, moving topsoil or loading a trailer, it finishes in the same time as the big machine. It never spends the day repositioning itself. On a construction site the same unit handles cleanup and trench backfill while the large loader stays on the main cut.
Where a small tracked loader earns its keep
- Landscaping. Grading, spreading topsoil, moving mulch and pavers on lawns you cannot tear up
- Excavation support. Trench backfill, spoil removal and leveling on confined sites
- Greenhouse and nursery. Narrow aisles, soft floors, material moving every day
- Demolition cleanup. Loading rubble into skips where a bigger machine cannot reach
- Farm work. Manure, feed, gravel and muck-out jobs around buildings
Grading and leveling
Fit a leveling bucket or a blade and the loader does fine grading for paths, pads and stable floors. The tracked chassis holds a consistent cut across soft ground. The operator sees the bucket edge directly, so most jobs need no spotter. If you are shopping for a small skid steer for grading and leveling, the 330 to 450kg band is the practical size.
Buying factory-direct
TorqMax supplies compact tracked skid steer loaders factory-direct from Shenzhen, China. MOQ is 1 unit, lead time runs 15–30 days, machines ship in export wooden crates, and each one carries a 12-month warranty with full spare parts support. Wholesale and OEM/ODM orders are both open. Send your target capacity and the attachments you want and we will return a CIF or FOB quote within 12 hours (Mon–Sat, GMT+8).
If you are planning a larger order or your own brand, the full guide to buying machinery factory-direct, wholesale, OEM and ODM covers that side of it.
Last updated: September 7, 2026. Prices, specs and certifications verified with the factory.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a 330kg-class loader lift?
The SDL330 carries a 330kg operating capacity and is the entry point for light grading, soil moving and greenhouse work. The SDL450 steps up to 450kg when the job turns to heavier landscaping and backfilling. Work to the rating on the machine plate.
Will tracks damage a finished lawn?
No. Rubber tracks spread the machine’s weight across a wide area, which is why these loaders work on turf and soft ground where a wheeled machine leaves ruts. Keep the bucket low and skip sharp turns on wet grass, since those are the two moves that mark a surface even with rubber.
What attachments are available?
Buckets, grading blades and material-handling attachments are the common fit. Tell us the work in front of you and we will confirm the matching setup, including the hydraulic flow the attachment needs. When they are ordered together, attachments ship in the machine’s crate.
Is a compact loader worth it for landscaping?
If your site has regular grading, topsoil or mulch work, the loader replaces sustained manual labour. The 330 to 450kg class pays back within a season of commercial use on that kind of schedule. On occasional jobs the maths is thinner, and renting may suit you better.
Can I order OEM/ODM?
Yes. Capacity options, attachments, branding and packaging can all be configured for distributors and fleet buyers. Send the drawings or the specification you want to match and we will tell you what the factory can do, what it cannot, and which parts are shared with the standard model.
Related guidance: the U.S. Small Business Administration covers equipment planning for landscaping and construction businesses. Useful when building the case for your first compact loader.
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Questions about your own order? Send us the specification and destination port and we will quote it factory-direct.