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Skidmate SM-480X tracked mini skid steer with standard bucket on a paved work area.

SKIDMATE SM-480X

Compact.
Versatile.
More possibilities.

The SM-480X is a compact mini skid steer that goes a step further. With greater hydraulic capability, a choice of wheels or tracks and compatibility with a wide range of attachments, it offers more versatility without losing its compact character.

MACHINE WIDTH

1090 MM

NET WEIGHT

1030 KG

DIESEL

25 HP

TIPPING LOAD

375 KG

WHERE THE SM-480X FITS

More versatility in a compact machine.

From groundworks to grounds maintenance, the SM-480X is designed for professionals who want to handle a wide range of jobs and attachments with one compact mini skid steer.

Landscaping & groundworks

01

For loading, levelling and moving soil on compact work sites, in gardens and around properties.

Landscape maintenance

02

Suitable for hydraulic attachments such as flail mowers, augers and other tools for site and landscape work.

Versatile professional use

03

For professionals who regularly take on different jobs and need a versatile machine that remains compact.

WHY THE SM-480X

Built to handle more than one job.

The SM-480X combines compact dimensions with greater hydraulic capability and a choice of wheels or tracks. This makes it a versatile choice for professionals who want to tackle different jobs with one machine.

Skidmate SM-480X mini skid steer with Harley rake

01. HYDRAULICS FOR DEMANDING ATTACHMENTS

More than just loading and moving.

​The SM-480X has the hydraulic capacity to operate attachments such as flail mowers, augers and sweepers, allowing it to take on more than loading and material handling.

Practical benefit: handle more jobs with the same machine.

Side view of a Skidmate SM-480X tracked mini skid steer fitted with a hydraulic attachment.

02. TRACKS OR WHEELS

Choose the setup that suits your ground conditions.

The SM-480X can be configured to suit the application. Tracks provide greater traction and lower ground pressure on soft or uneven ground, while wheels are a practical choice on firm surfaces where speed and simplicity matter.

Practical benefit: match the machine to the terrain and the way you work.

Rear view of a wheeled Skidmate SM-480X mini skid steer with operator controls.

03. COMPACT DESIGN

More capability while remaining compact.

The SM-480X combines greater capability with a compact design. It remains easy to manoeuvre on smaller work sites, around properties and wherever space is limited.

Practical benefit: greater versatility in a compact, manoeuvrable machine.

ITS PLACE IN THE RANGE

When is the
SM-480X the right choice?

Want to stay compact while using hydraulic attachments and taking on different jobs with one machine? Then the SM-480X is the natural step up from the SM-360.

If the machine will be used intensively every day and you need greater capacity and performance, the SM-680X may be the better choice.

SM-360 or SM-480X?

SM-480X

Occasional professional use, standard attachments and straightforward operation.

Greater versatility, hydraulic attachments and a choice of wheels or tracks.

ATTACHMENTS FOR THE SM-480X

More attachments. More applications.

With its greater hydraulic capability, the SM-480X can operate a wider range of attachments than the SM-360.

Flail mower attachment for a Skidmate SM-480X mini skid steer.

Flail mower

For mowing tall grass and rough vegetation during grounds maintenance where a conventional mower falls short.

Open sweeper with blue bristles fitted to a Skidmate mini skid steer.

Open sweeper

For quickly clearing leaves, dirt, sand and other loose material from yards, work sites and grounds.

Skidmate mini skid steer with forestry mulcher for heavy vegetation and site maintenance

Forestry mulcher

For shrubs, scrub and heavier vegetation during site maintenance and clearance work.

Need more? View the full range of attachments and discover which solutions fit your work.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

​The SM-480X at a glance.

Tilting plaster

375 kg

Machine width

1090 mm

Net weight

1030 kg

Motorcycle

Kubota D902

Engine power

25 hp

Fuel

Diesel

Hydraulic flow

45 L/min

Work pressure

17 MPa (170 bar)

Lifting height

1880 mm

Pouring height

1480 mm (at 30°)

Total length with bucket

2285 mm

Total height

1270 mm

MODEL

SM-480X

Key technical specifications and dimensions at a glance.

EXPERIENCE THE SM-480X YOURSELF?

See how much more you can do with one compact machine.

Test the SM-480X during a free, no-obligation demo and find out which configuration and attachments best fit your work.

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