On a family‑owned dairy farm in the USA, the daily workload was overwhelming. Feeding 300 cows, scraping manure from barns, and clearing snow from driveways consumed most of the day. The farm used a combination of a small tractor and manual labour. Efficiency was low, and the owner was spending more time fixing old equipment than working.
He needed a compact, versatile machine that could handle multiple tasks. After researching options, he bought a YG W65 diesel skid steer loader from YG Machinery. This wheeled loader features a 1050kg operating load, a 55kW engine, and a 75L fuel tank. He also ordered a set of attachments: a bucket for manure, a bale grab for hay, and a snow blade for winter.
The change was dramatic. The same jobs that took three workers a full morning are now done in under two hours by one person. The farm reduced labour costs, cut fuel consumption, and finished winter feeding before noon. The owner says the diesel skid steer loader paid for itself in less than ten months.
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Technical Parameters Of The Skid Steer Loader
Below are the specifications for four popular models. The W65 is the Vermont farm‘s choice.
| Model | W45（Wheel-type） | W65（Wheel-type） | T50（Crawler-type） | T65（Crawler-type） |
| Operating load (kg) | 700 | 1050 | 700 | 1000 |
| Max Speed（km/h） | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Rated flux (L/min) | 80 | 89 | 80 | 89 |
| Rated power (KW) | 36.7KW | 55KW | 45KW | 55KW |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 70 | 75 | 50 | 90 |
| self weight bucket (kg) | 3766 | 4498 | 4074 | 5024 |
| Bucket capacity (m³) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Overall operating height (mm) | 3560 | 3850 | 3660 | 3900 |
| Height to bucket hinge pin (mm) | 2765 | 3020 | 2730 | 2970 |
| Hheight to top of cab (mm) | 2230 | 2295 | 2349 | 2409 |
| Height to bottom of level bucket(mm) | 2909 | 2862 | 2500 | 2790 |
| Without bucket length（mm） | 2325 | 2527 | 2170 | 2450 |
| Overall length with bucket(mm) | 3276 | 3428 | 3150 | 3400 |
| Dumping angle at maximum height(° ) | 37.5 | 32 | 40 | 40 |
| Dumping height(mm) | 2342 | 2410 | 1990 | 2270 |
| Dumping reach(mm) | 550 | 850 | 1040 | 1120 |
| Rollback o bucket on ground(° ) | 20.5 | 23 | 30 | 30 |
| Rollback of bucket at full height(° ) | 96.5 | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 991 | 1074 | 1230 | 1500 |
| Ground clearance(mm) | 185 | 205 | 230 | 200 |
| Angle of departure(° ) | 20 | 20 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Front turning radius without bucket(mm) | 1188 | 1320.5 | 1064 | 1230 |
| Front tuning radius(mm) | 2030 | 2095 | 1825 | 2010 |
| Rear tuning radius(mm) | 1630 | 1680 | 1264 | 1720 |
| Rear axle to bumper (mm) | 929 | 1057 | 590 | 730 |
| Tread width (mm) | 1462.5 | 1498 | 1022 | 1482 |
| Width (mm) | 1726.5 | 1805 | 1422 | 1782 |
| Bucket width (mm) | 1727 | 1828 | 1727 | 1828 |
Why the farm chose the W65:
- 1050kg operating load handles heavy round bales and loaded buckets easily.
- The 55 KW engine provides ample power for running attachments like the bale grab.
- 2410mm dumping height clears high‑sided spreader trucks and feed bins.
- 75L fuel tank runs a full day of heavy work without refuelling.
Three Problems That Plagued The USA Farm
The dairy farm‘s old methods suffered from three common challenges in American agriculture.
Problem 1: High Labour Costs and Worker Fatigue
Shovelling feed, scraping manure, and hauling hay by hand required three to four workers for hours each day. Finding reliable labour became harder every season.
Problem 2: Slow Material Handling
The small tractor could not manoeuvre inside the barn. Workers carried feed buckets by hand. Snow clearing took most of a day after every storm.
Problem 3: Limited Versatility
The farm owned separate machines for feeding, cleaning, and snow removal. Each machine needed maintenance and storage space. The tractor sat idle for half the year.
The W65 diesel skid steer loader solved all three with one machine and a set of attachments.
How The Diesel Skid Steer Loader Transformed Daily Chores?
The W65 is a wheeled compact loader built for heavy work. Its articulated steering and compact size allow it to turn in tight barn aisles. The quick‑attach plate lets the operator switch tools in under one minute.
Feeding Made Fast
With the bale grab attachment, the operator picks up a 500kg hay bale, drives to the feed bunk, and drops it in place. What used to take three workers thirty minutes now takes one person five minutes.
Manure Handling Simplified
The 0.5m³ bucket scrapes barn floors clean in a few passes. The 2410mm dumping height allows direct loading into a manure spreader. The farm now cleans stalls between milkings without rushing.
Snow Clearing in Winter
Somewhere in the United States, winters bring heavy snow. The W65 with a snow blade clears the driveway, feedlot, and barnyard in under an hour. The enclosed cab keeps the operator warm and dry.
Versatile Attachments
The farm also uses a pallet fork for stacking supplies, a rotary broom for yard cleanup, and a trencher for fence repairs. One machine replaces a tractor, a skidder, and a snowplough.
Real Feedback From The USA Dairy Farm
After one year of using the W65, the farm owner shared his results.
- Labour savings: Reduced from four workers to two. The two remaining workers handle feeding, cleaning, and maintenance with less fatigue.
- Time savings: Barn cleaning dropped from 3 hours to 45 minutes. Feeding dropped from 2 hours to 30 minutes.
- Fuel savings: The W65 uses less diesel per hour than the old tractor, and it finishes tasks faster.
- Winter reliability: No more waiting for a plough service. Snow is cleared before breakfast.
- Payback: The machine paid for itself in nine months through labour reduction alone.
The owner said, “I hesitated because of the upfront cost. But the W65 diesel skid steer loader does the work of three people. My back thanks me every morning. The quick attach system is brilliant – I switch from bucket to bale grab in thirty seconds.”
Ready To Boost Your Farm Or Work Site Productivity?
The USA dairy farm proved that a modern diesel skid steer loader pays for itself quickly. Higher productivity, lower labour costs, and year‑round versatility. The W65 is field‑tested in American conditions – cold winters, muddy springs, and long summer days.
YG Machinery has shipped skid steer loaders to customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. We provide EPA engine certification, standard export wooden crating, and spare parts support. Delivery to US ports takes 2‑3 weeks after production.
All models are available with EPA‑certified diesel engines for export to the United States. Options include enclosed cabs with air conditioning, solid tyres, extra counterweights, and a two‑speed travel system.
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