Best Budget Mini Loaders Under $5,000
Not every job requires a $20,000+ machine. If you're a homeowner, hobby farmer, or small business owner looking for a compact loader that won't break the bank, the AGT Industrial lineup delivers real capability at a price point that's hard to beat.
Equipment Place carries AGT machines that come in under $5,000 — and they're perfect for light-duty work. These things are some of the most popular machines on our lot. We can hardly keep them in stock. We have them come through regularly, so if we don't have one available when you reach out, we can usually get one in pretty quick. Just give us a call.
AGT Industrial 140T Mini Skid Steer (Tracked)
• Engine: 420cc gasoline (~15 HP)
• Operating Weight: ~1,742 lbs
• Bucket Width: 45"
• Tracks: 7" rubber tracks
• Hydrostatic transmission
• Auxiliary hydraulics for attachments
• Joystick controls
• Price: $3,999
The 140T is a compact tracked skid steer that punches well above its price. The rubber tracks give you solid traction on uneven ground, mud, and slopes — making it a great option for landscaping, yard work, and light site prep. It comes with auxiliary hydraulics, so you can run attachments like augers and grapples right out of the box.
It's gas-powered (420cc Rato engine), so fuel is cheap and maintenance is simple. No diesel to worry about — just gas and go.
AGT SDA140-W Mini Wheel Loader
• Engine: 420cc gasoline (~14 HP)
• Operating Weight: ~1,742 lbs
• Bucket Width: 43"
• Tires: 23x8.5-12 pneumatic rubber
• Max Working Height: ~7.5 ft
• Hydrostatic transmission
• Auxiliary hydraulics
• Quick-attach faceplate
• Price: $3,999
The SDA140-W is the wheeled version — same engine, same price, different application. Pneumatic rubber tires roll easier on hard surfaces like concrete, gravel, and pavement. This is the better choice for material handling around a shop, warehouse, or driveway.
The quick-attach faceplate means swapping between buckets, forks, and other tools is fast and easy. And at only 39" wide, it fits through gates and doorways that most machines can't.
Which One Should You Pick?
• Soft ground, slopes, landscaping → 140T (tracked)
• Hard surfaces, pavement, shop work → SDA140-W (wheeled)
Who Are These For?
Homeowners who are tired of moving mulch, gravel, and dirt by wheelbarrow. Hobby farmers who need to clean stalls, move feed, or load trucks. Small business owners who need a compact loader for their yard or warehouse. These machines aren't meant to replace a $50,000 skid steer — they're meant to save your back and save you time on everyday tasks.
At under $5000, they're an easy investment that pays for itself fast.