Description
If you're looking for a skid steer loader that can handle serious farm work, site prep, or material handling without breaking the bank, this Manitou 1650r is worth a hard look. The 1650r is a compact, high-performance machine built for operators who need real pushing and lifting power in a tight footprint. Whether you're clearing land, moving pallets, grading a job site, or loading a trailer, this loader delivers the hydraulic flow and rated operating capacity to get it done. Well-maintained used skid steers like this don't sit long — contact us today to lock in a price.
Key Specs (Plain Language)
- Rated Operating Capacity: 1,650 lbs — enough to move full pallets, loaded buckets, and bulk material without straining the machine
- Engine: Diesel, approximately 74 hp — solid power for loader and hydraulic attachment work
- Lift Type: Radial lift arm — ideal for loading trucks and hoppers where reach at mid-height matters
- High-Flow Hydraulics: Supports demanding attachments like mulchers, augers, planers, and cold planers
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow: High-flow capable — run hydraulic-powered attachments without a separate power unit
- Operating Weight: Approx. 6,800 lbs — stable on uneven ground, easy to trailer with a standard equipment trailer
- Tipping Load: Approx. 3,300 lbs — built-in stability margin for loaded bucket work
- Universal Skid Steer Attachment Plate: Compatible with the full range of standard skid steer attachments
Why Farmers and Contractors Choose the Manitou 1650r
The 1650r punches above its weight class. The high-flow hydraulic system is the standout feature — it opens the door to high-demand attachments that smaller machines simply can't run. For farmers, that means running a bale spear, pallet fork, or seeder without swapping machines. For contractors, it means running a hydraulic breaker, trencher, or drum mulcher off one compact unit.
The radial lift path gives you good reach when loading a truck bed or spreader, and the short tail swing keeps the machine manageable in confined areas like barn alleys, equipment sheds, or tight job sites. Skid steer tires and controls are standardized, so any experienced operator can be productive on day one.
Used skid steers with high-flow capability at this price point are in short supply. The Manitou brand carries solid dealer support and attachment compatibility across the board.
Good Fit For:
- Row crop and livestock farmers needing a multi-season utility loader
- Landscape contractors running hydraulic attachments
- Excavation and site prep crews needing a compact loader on trailer
- Rental yards and equipment dealers looking for reliable used iron
- Anyone upgrading from a smaller skid steer and needing more hydraulic capacity