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Compact Tool Carriers

These Mini Skid Steers Maximize Versatility While Navigating Super Small Jobsites

Compact tool carriers — also known as mini skid steers, mini track loaders and compact utility loaders — are some of the most versatile machines on today’s jobsites. These small but powerful loaders tackle tasks that once relied on hand tools and wheelbarrows, saving time and reducing labor. From landscaping and material handling to trenching, demolition and snow removal, compact tool carriers bring big productivity in a small footprint. At Compact Equipment, we cover every angle of this fast-growing category. Our reporting spans new model launches from leading OEMs, buyer’s guides that break down stand-on vs. walk-behind designs and in-depth explorations of the advantages of tracks versus tires. We also highlight safety tips, operator advice and attachment roundups to help contractors and homeowners get the most from their machines.

Attachments are where compact tool carriers shine. Buckets, forks, grapples, augers, trenchers, breakers and more transform these loaders into multi-tool machines. Our coverage also explores emerging technologies, including battery-powered mini skids designed for indoor use, like the electric Toro eDingo, which expands the possibilities for tight and sensitive environments. Whether you’re a pro looking to outfit your fleet, a rental operator balancing ROI or a homeowner planning a backyard project, Compact Equipment provides the insights, specs and stories you need to choose, operate and maintain the right compact tool carrier. Some good examples of these machines includes:

Toro Compact Utility Loaders | Vermeer Mini Skid Steers | Bobcat Mini Track Loaders

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October 7, 2025
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Vermeer Introduces Electric Tree Care Equipment, Including S450TX Electric Mini Skid Steer
September 8, 2025
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Meet the Engine Behind the Machine: Yanmar Powers Toro’s Dingo TX-1000 Turbo
July 17, 2025
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Here’s Mini Skid Steer Advice from Seven Manufacturers

Below, seven mini skid steer manufacturers offer tips on everything from buying and safety to operation and maintenance. Reap the Benefits S...

April 30, 2025
Compact Tool Carriers Toro eDingo
Revolutionizing Interior Demolition: How JE Dunn Found an Electric Edge with Toro

JE Dunn Construction, a construction powerhouse and one of the largest domestic general building contractors in the United States, is known ...

April 24, 2025
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Let’s Examine Bobcat’s Just Announced MT120 Stand-On Mini Track Loader

Bobcat Co. just dropped news that it’s growing its mini track loader lineup. The MT120 will soon be Bobcat’s most powerful model...

April 3, 2025
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Toro Announces the Winner of its Dingo TX 1000 TURBO Limited Edition Giveaway

Remember when we shared this giveaway from Toro? The company recently announced it has selected the winner! Gregory P., a landscape professi...

March 26, 2025
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Video: Let’s Take a Look at Toro’s eDingo TX 750 Electric Compact Utility Loader

Electric equipment is reshaping construction, and Toro is helping leading the charge. In this latest Machine Heads episode, host Wayne Grays...

March 5, 2025
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Ditch Witch and Branch Manager Partner to Provide Tree Care Solutions

Ditch Witch and Branch Manager recently announced their new partnership to provide tree care professionals with seamless access to stand-on ...

March 4, 2025
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Brokk Inc. Is Now a Dealer of SHERPA Z10 and Z20 Mini Loaders

If you’ve been eyeing a SHERPA mini loader, you’ll now be able to purchase one through Brokk Inc. The company recently became a ...

January 29, 2025
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