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Compact Track Loaders

Skid Steers with Tracks, CTLs Are One of the Most Popular Categories of Compact Equipment

Tackling tough terrain and giving extra power are what compact track loaders are all about. These compact loader/tool carriers are engineered just like your skid steers (including the same attachment plate) but with the added versatility of a dedicated track undercarriage. Rolling on rubber or steel tracks, compact track loaders can spearhead operations and navigate jobsites with extra flotation — especially in the wet weather months. A dedicated undercarriage also gives added tractive power (great in dozing operations), yet dispenses the weight of the entire machine through multiple track contact points for a lighter footprint. With extra power, lower ground pressure, heavier operating weight and added flotation and traction, the advantages of compact track loaders are growing on all types of professionals.

From Bobcat to Kubota, John Deere to JCB, Caterpillar to Case, manufacturers are producing or branding these dedicated track machines today. Large or small, vertical or radial lift, enclosed cab or just ROPS, basic or opulent, suspension or no suspension, low-cost or expensive — today’s market offers a wealth of choices for buyers. Overall, units range from 23 to 127 net hp and operating capacities from 700 to 3,500 lbs (remember, that’s operating capacity rated at 35 percent tipping load — not 50 percent like skid steers). Examples of some cool compact track loaders include:

Takeuchi’s TL Series Loaders | ASV’s RT and VT Loaders | Kubota’s SVL Loaders

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How to Pick the Right Cold Planer Attachment for a Skid Steer or Compact Track Loader

Cold planers are hard core attachments for skid steer and compact track loaders. These implements eat up concrete and asphalt, removing road...

June 5, 2024
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Machine Heads Video: Discussing Manitou’s New V-Series Skid Steers and VT-Series Track Loaders with Nathan Ryan

Manitou continues to be a compelling story in the compact equipment market, and its latest introduction of the V-Series skid steers and VT-S...

May 29, 2024
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Machine Heads Video: Exploring Manitou’s New V-Series Skid Steers and VT-Series Track Loaders

Manitou is a very interesting story in the white hot compact equipment market of today. In this latest episode of Machine Heads, we take a l...

May 14, 2024
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The Scoop on Buckets: Let’s Detail the Different Bucket Options for Your Skid Steer and Compact Track...

In a world with an overwhelming number of attachments, the tried-and-true bucket may get lost in the mix. While buckets may seem like the mo...

May 13, 2024
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JCB Awarded $39 Million Contract with USMC for More Than 200 Teleskids

JCB recently announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply up to 206 of its industry-exclusive telescopic compact track loaders, t...

April 2, 2024
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Cool Operations: Select the Right Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooler for Your Compact Track Loader

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March 26, 2024
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