Abstract: The present invention relates to construction machinery, and relates in particular to an operation device of a skid-steer loader, and a skid-steer loader. The operation device of a skid-steer loader can be disposed on a frame structure (3) of the skid-steer loader, and is located on a side of an operator cab (5) of the skid-steer loader. The operation device comprises a lift arm (16) comprising a clearance section (10). When the lift arm (16) is in a traveling position, the clearance section (10) is located in a region of the lift arm (16) adjacent to a side window of the operator cab. A top portion of the clearance section (10) is recessed toward a bottom portion of the frame structure (3) of the skid-steer loader. The operation device of the skid-steer loader can reduce the area on the side of the operator cab blocked by the lift arm, thereby increasing the peripheral vision of a driver.