Compact equipment

Compact Excavators
Cat Debuts its Smallest Mini Excavator Yet, the 1-Ton 301 CR
The micro digger touts zero tail swing, retractable undercarriage from 44 to 29 inches, a foldable blade and folding ROPS.
March 23, 2026
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Compact Track Loaders
Cat's New 253 Compact Track Loader: "This Machine is Designed to Push Dirt"
Blending D3 architecture and a next-gen undercarriage, the 8,893-pound CTL is built for earthwork and loading with an ROC of 2,023 pounds.
March 20, 2026
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Compact Excavators
Kioti's Surprise: Its First-Ever Mini Excavators Unveiled at ConExpo
The new MX 350A, MX 350AE and MX570A range from 23 to 48 horsepower, 8,500 to 9,100 pounds and get loads of standard features.
March 19, 2026
The Kioti MX 350AE, seen here, offers a longer arm than its sister, the MX 350A.
Skid Steer Loaders
70 Years After Turkeys Helped Invent the Skid Steer — Buyer’s Guide 2026
Wheeled skid steers still make their mark on the jobsite after a turkey farmer asked the Keller brothers in 1956 for a new machine.
March 18, 2026
The Keller brothers' first loader in 1956 was invented for scooping up at a turkey barn in Minnesota and is credited with ushering in the skid steer later produced by Bobcat.
Compact Utility Loaders
Closer Look: Toro's New Dingo TX 550 Mini Track Loader
The walk-behind compact utility loader runs on a 24.8-horsepower diesel and has a capacity of 553 pounds to replace hand tools.
March 16, 2026
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Compact Track Loaders
JCB’s New 250T Compact Track Loader Gets Single-Arm Boom, Side Entry
The 74-horsepower CTL does not require DEF nor DPF and has a rated operating capacity of 2,429 pounds.
March 12, 2026
The 250T's 74-horsepower JCB Diesel by Kohler engine does not require diesel exhaust fluid nor diesel particulate filter to meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
Compact equipment attachments
Avant Tecno Releases New Forestry Mulcher, Timber Grab for Compact Wheel Loaders
Designed to pair with Avant's articulated loaders, the new attachments are designed to boost efficiency in land clearing and log handling.
March 11, 2026
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Compact equipment
Bobcat Reveals 17 New Skid Steers, CTLs — and Choice of “Classic” or “Pro”
No more M- and R-Series. Bobcat rolls out next-gen compact loaders with new features and a new question for customers: "Classic or Pro?"
March 11, 2026
Bobcat's new T86-2 Pro compact track loader, seen here at ConExpo, gets a boost to 115 horsepower, higher lift height to 12 feet and a load of advanced technology.
Compact equipment attachments
Blue Diamond Attachments Expands Lineup with HDX Rock Grapple Bucket
The bucket can open as much as 32 inches for grabbing and lifting bulky items with your skid steer or compact track loader.
March 6, 2026
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Compact Excavators
New Holland Debuts 5 New Built-In-House Mini Excavators at ConExpo
The first designed and built compact excavators by New Holland range from 1.3 to 6 metric tons, 12 to 59 horsepower and have zero tail swing.
March 5, 2026
New Holland's smallest excavator is the new E12D at 2,932 pounds and 11.8 horsepower.
Compact Utility Loaders
Caterpillar Enters Compact Utility Loader Market with TUL100
The stand-on mini track loader features a 24-horsepower Cat engine, 1,000-pound operating capacity and customizable controls.
March 2, 2026
Cat's first compact utility loader, the TUL100
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: What's New on Caterpillar's Fixed-Boom 308CR Mini Excavator?
The excavator brings a new compact-radius design with 67% less overhang, increased engine and hydraulic power and other upgrades.
February 23, 2026
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Compact equipment attachments
New SharpGrade GS130 Turns Skid Steers, CTLs into Motor Graders
The attachment for 100- to 130-horsepower machines features a front wheel assembly for fine grading that can be removed for bulk earthmoving.
February 12, 2026
With its front wheel assembly (left) the SharpGrade GS130 can be used like a motor grader. For bulk earthmoving, the wheels can be removed for using the six-way blade alone.
Compact Excavators
Getting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026
Check out the latest and most popular models from all the major manufacturers, including Bobcat, Cat, Deere, Kubota, Takeuchi, Volvo, Yanmar.
February 11, 2026
Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.
Compact Excavators
Closer Look: Cat Upgrades Next-Gen 303.5, 305 CR, 308 CR Mini Excavators
Take a walkaround tour of the new updates for the 5- to 10-metric-ton compact excavators, including new engine, cameras and tech.
February 9, 2026
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Compact equipment
JLG Rebrands Ausa Compact Equipment as “JLG Ausa” with New Model Names
The rebranded JLG Ausa compact equipment for North America gets new logos and shorter model names to reflect pounds instead of kilograms.
February 5, 2026
A rebranded 'JLG Ausa' wheeled dumper makes its debut at World of Concrete 2026.
Compact Track Loaders
Closer Look: Hyundai's Largest-Ever Compact Track Loader, the New HT38
The new 6-ton CTL has a max operating capacity of 4,000 pounds with counterweights, a 115-horsepower engine and nearly 11-foot lift height.
February 5, 2026
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Compact equipment
Denago Releases Full-Featured RanchHawk 650FI UTV Starting at $10K
The value UTV features electronic power steering, four-wheel drive, a locking differential, a winch, a 10-inch infotainment screen and more.
February 3, 2026
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Compact Excavators
Cat Debuts its Smallest Mini Excavator Yet, the 1-Ton 301 CR
The micro digger touts zero tail swing, retractable undercarriage from 44 to 29 inches, a foldable blade and folding ROPS.
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Compact Track Loaders
Cat's New 253 Compact Track Loader: "This Machine is Designed to Push Dirt"
The Kioti MX 350AE, seen here, offers a longer arm than its sister, the MX 350A.
Compact Excavators
Kioti's Surprise: Its First-Ever Mini Excavators Unveiled at ConExpo
The Keller brothers' first loader in 1956 was invented for scooping up at a turkey barn in Minnesota and is credited with ushering in the skid steer later produced by Bobcat.
Skid Steer Loaders
70 Years After Turkeys Helped Invent the Skid Steer — Buyer’s Guide 2026
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