Typhon Stomp X1300
5 Reasons Why the Typhon Stomp X1300 Is the Number 1 Mini Skid Steer in 2026
You need a mini skid steer. Not a repair project. Not a machine too wide for your gate. You need equipment ready to work. The Typhon Stomp X1300 delivers. Here are 5 reasons this machine takes the top spot in 2026.
The X1300 body measures 900 mm wide. Standard residential gates measure 914 mm wide. You slide through with room to spare. Full size skid steers measure over 1,800 mm wide. They do not fit. You waste time moving materials by hand. You damage fences. You tear up lawns.
The X1300 solves this problem. Drive straight through the gate. Turn in place. Start working. One operator confirmed the narrow body lets you access gated yards and tight job sites where larger equipment cannot go.
Test this yourself. Measure your most common job site gate. If it is under 40 inches, the X1300 fits. Other machines do not.
The X1300 uses a Kubota D1105 diesel engine. 25 horsepower. 3 cylinders. Water-cooled. EPA certified. This engine runs in thousands of machines worldwide. Parts sit on every dealer shelf. Local mechanics know this engine by heart.
The engine delivers consistent torque at 3,000 RPM. You dig through hard soil. You break up compacted gravel. You run attachments all day. The engine does not overheat. It does not stall. It just works.
Real user review: A landscaping business owner confirmed the Kubota engine starts every time. He said he feels confident it will last for years — something you cannot say about generic engines found in cheaper compact loaders.
Most compact loaders use radial lift. The boom arcs toward you as it rises. You lose reach at full height. You reposition your machine to get material into a truck. This costs time. This adds wear on your tracks.
The X1300 uses vertical lift. The boom goes straight up. High pin height reaches 2,352 mm — that is 92.6 inches. This clears the side of a standard dump truck. This reaches into a pickup bed. You load material in one smooth motion.
Why this matters: A product reviewer noted this combination of narrow width and vertical lift is rare. Most machines in this size class give you one or the other. The X1300 gives you both. You fit through tight spaces. You load high trucks. You finish jobs faster.
Hydraulic oil fails from heat. Shared cooling systems allow engine heat to soak the hydraulic oil. Hot oil breaks down seals. Hot oil damages pumps. You spend money on repairs.
The X1300 uses a separate radiator for hydraulic oil. The hydraulic oil radiator sits away from the engine compartment. Engine heat does not transfer to your hydraulic system. Oil stays cooler. Seals last longer. Pumps run smoother.
The Italian HANSA closed loop system uses 3 pumps and 3 valves. Two front pumps control movement. The rear pump controls the arm and attachments. A verified test found this separation reduced heat soak and kept systems running cooler under sustained loads.
You run the machine harder. You run it longer. You replace fewer parts.
A full size skid steer from Bobcat costs $40,000. A Caterpillar model goes over $80,000. The Typhon Stomp X1300 costs $15,999. You save at least $24,000.
| Machine | Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|
| Typhon Stomp X1300 | $15,999 | — |
| Bobcat (Entry) | $40,000 | $24,001 |
| Caterpillar | $80,000+ | $64,001+ |
Use those savings on attachments. The auxiliary hydraulic circuit powers many tools and each one connects to the same circuit — swap based on your job.
- Standard bucket for digging and loading
- Forestry mulcher for brush and trees
- Ripper with three shanks for hard soil
- Auger for drilling fence post holes
- Pallet forks for moving materials
- Trencher for irrigation and utility work
Real result: A landscaping business owner confirmed the X1300 paid for itself within the first season. Lower purchase price means faster return on investment. Lower fuel burn means more profit per job.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 3,040 lbs |
| Operating Load | 1,101 – 1,200 lbs |
| Lift Height (pin) | 2,352 mm / 92.6 in |
| Machine Width | 900 mm / 35.4 in |
| Engine | Kubota D1105 — 25 HP |
| Hydraulic Flow | 11.4 GPM |
| Cooling | Separate hydraulic radiator |
| Price | $15,999 |
- Have job sites with gates under 40 inches
- Want Kubota reliability under $20,000
- Run a farm, orchard, or landscaping business
- Handle small construction or utility work
- Consistently move loads over 1,200 lbs
- Work only on large open sites
- Need full-size machine lift capacity
- Have no tight-access job sites
One construction company owner said the X1300 works great in confined spaces for digging, grading, and landscaping. He confirmed the hydraulic system is smooth and it is easy to operate.
One orchard operator reported navigating between tree rows with no crop damage. The 900 mm width made this possible where no other machine could go.
Delivery note: Multiple buyers confirmed delivery requires a forklift or loading ramp. Plan your delivery logistics before the machine arrives.
The X1300 fits tight spaces, runs a Kubota engine, loads high trucks, keeps hydraulics cool, and costs half the price of full-size machines. View the full lineup on Machinery.blog and find the right machine for your jobs.
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