LANDWARD W1150 vs W1150T: Which Compact Diesel Loader Fits Your Job?

Why this compact loader gets attention

LANDWARD describes hydrostatic drive, four-wheel drive, hydraulic steering and a Kubota 1105 diesel engine rated at 18.2kW for its W1150 series. Its specification table gives a 0.4m³ bucket, 1,850kg net weight and 2,330mm overall height. On a farm, landscaping site or materials yard, the appeal is using one maneuverable machine for repeated loading and handling—provided the delivered dimensions and equipment match the route and work.

Measure the whole operating path: gate width, overhead clearance, turning space, ground bearing, transport trailer and unloading point. A published bucket width is useful, but ask the seller for a dimensional drawing of the exact tyre, bucket and cab configuration.

W1150 or W1150T? The difference that matters

LANDWARD's introductory summary says “maximum dump height 1900mm” for the W1150, while its table says 1,780mm. Get a current dimensional drawing and a written load chart for the selected unit. Do not use the 800kg figure as permission to carry 800kg at every boom position or with every attachment.

Where the telescopic arm earns its place

Reach may be the deciding factor if you load over tall sides, stack material at height or need more horizontal clearance. The supplied W1150T images show a telescoping boom; LANDWARD's page lists a dumping reach of 930/1,400mm for this model, compared with 980mm for the standard W1150. Those numbers are useful prompts for a seller discussion, but the geometry of your bucket or forks, load center and boom extension must be shown on the actual chart.

For low-height bucket work, extra reach may be less valuable than a simpler standard boom. Compare the task first, then compare the model's working envelope and rated capacity at the required position.

Attachments can make or break the purchase

The supplied imagery promotes different loader setups. A bucket, forks, grapple or other accessory may be optional and can change the machine's stability, hydraulic demand and usable capacity. Ask which attachment is included, its weight, coupler standard, auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure, and whether the seller supplies an approved load chart for that attachment. A trailer hitch or add-on feature in a brochure is not proof it is installed on your unit.

Ask for serial-numbered photos and a short operational walk-around of the exact machine: cold start, travel, steering articulation, full boom cycle, hydraulic connectors, attachment lock and engine plate. The manufacturer's gallery and video tab ↗ may have current model-specific footage. Ask the seller for a walk-around of the exact W1150 or W1150T unit you are buying.

Watch: a related LANDWARD compact loader

Safe operation and buying checks

Keep pedestrians away from the working area, carry the attachment low while traveling and slow down before turning or crossing uneven ground. Check visibility, brakes, tyres, hydraulic hoses and attachment locks before use. Verify the delivered machine's ROPS/FOPS arrangement, seat belt, operator manual and any local registration or emissions requirements. The UK's HSE loading-shovel bulletin ↗ highlights pedestrian collision and visibility hazards that apply to site planning.

Before paying, confirm whether the listing amount represents a complete machine, deposit or accessory. Request an itemized written quote stating model, engine, enclosure, attachments, warranty, parts support, shipping terms, import charges and delivery/offloading arrangements. For a cross-border purchase, compare the landed cost and the service plan, not only the displayed number.

Question to send the seller: “Please quote the exact W1150 or W1150T configuration, attach its current load chart and dimensional drawing, list included attachments, and state the delivered price and warranty for my location.”

Review basis

Reviewed 27 September 2026 using the eight supplier images and the related-model W1260 video provided for this article, and LANDWARD's W1150/W1150T product page ↗. Selected model images are shown above; the remaining supplied images depict related variants and a general telescopic-loader overview. We could not independently load the AliExpress listing or test the equipment. The manufacturer's page itself has conflicting height summaries, so obtain current documents for the actual machine before purchasing.