Caterpillar TUL100 Compact Utility Loader Specs
- Engine: Cat1.1 turbo diesel
- Engine Horsepower: 24 hp
- Rated Operating Capacity: 1,000 pounds
- Operating Weight: 3,600 pounds
- Max. Lift Height: 7 feet
- Hydraulic Flow: 16 gpm @ 3,046 psi
- Hydraulic Horsepower: 32.5 hp
Caterpillar’s construction portfolio spans nearly every major category—but one product has been notably absent from its offering: compact utility loaders—often referred to as stand-on mini loaders or mini track loaders.
The manufacturer is taking aim at the growing compact equipment segment with the impending debut of its all-new 24-horsepower, 1,000-pound rated operating capacity TUL100.
Compact utility loaders are the fifth most popular product category by new financed equipment sales, according to Fusable’s EDA finance data, with nearly 11,000 units sold in 2025. The current top five manufacturers are Bobcat, Kubota, Toro, Ditch Witch and Vermeer.
At ConExpo 2026, Equipment World got a closer look at the newest contender in the popular size class from Cat Product Commercialization Manager Dustin Adams.
Check out the video above to take a walkaround tour of the machine, including key specs, available configurations, customization options and when it will hit the market.
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The TUL100 will be powered by a 24-horsepower Cat1.1 turbo diesel engine and a hydraulic system with 16 gallons per minute of flow. It weighs 3,600 pounds and has a maximum lift height of 7 feet.
Three configuration options will be available:
- 36-inch narrow track with a CII (common industry interface) coupler
- 42-inch wide track with a CII
- 42-inch wide track with a NSSL (narrow skid steer loader) coupler
Cat is also developing a wide range of compact utility loader attachments for the launch, including augers, power box rakes, trenchers, buckets and forks, will add versatility. Other features shown on the display model included an digital display, LED hood light and lockable engine compartment.
Production set to begin in the second half of the year, with commercial availability is slated for the first half of 2027.
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Dustin Adams
I'm introducing the utility 100 to 100, which is Caterpillar's entry into the stand up loader market.
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Jordanne Waldschmidt
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Dustin Adams
This machine actually falls in the 1,000 pound size class. It's offering versatility and performance for our customers from a versatility standpoint. This machine is actually our 42 inch wide machine, but behind me we also have our our 36 inch machine. We also have on both these machines we have our CII coupler which is the Common industry interface coupler.
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Dustin Adams
But we will also offer a narrow skid steer loader coupler for those larger tools. With this machine, we're going to have a large portfolio of cool attachments that will be offered by caterpillar. And I also need to mention that this machine is designed and built from the ground up by caterpillar engineers, and is being assembled and manufactured by caterpillar.
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Dustin Adams
One other thing that we're really excited about is the operator controls on this machine can be adjusted to operator skill set. So if you have a novice operator who is feeling their way through learning how to operate, you can tune these joysticks and controls down so it meets their skill set. And if you've got an operator that is highly skilled, likes to run things a little bit quicker, you can also adjust those as well.
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Dustin Adams
Really, really excited about this machine coming out towards the end of this year. We're going to start production at the end of this year, and they will be commercially available in 2027.
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Jordanne Waldschmidt
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