Compact Track Loaders

Compact Track Loaders
Kubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New Features
New operator comfort and performance features found on the company's larger compact loaders have been added to the 68-horsepower CTL.
October 24, 2025
Kubota added new operator comfort and performance features to the SVL65-2s that are found on its larger next-gen compact loaders.
Compact Track Loaders
HD Hyundai Debuts Its Largest Compact Track Loader: the HT38
The new 12,785-pound CTL gets 115 horsepower for high lifting capacity, big pushing performance and the ability to run a variety of attachments.
October 16, 2025
The new 12,785-pound HD Hyundai HT38 gets 115 horsepower for high lifting capacity, big pushing performance and the ability to run a variety of attachments.
Sponsor Content
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Hemisphere GNSS
Manual grade checks cost time and money. Learn how 2D machine control can improve accuracy, reduce rework, and keep your projects on schedule. Download the free white paper now.
October 29, 2025
Stop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
Compact equipment
Closer Look: Manitou's New Bigger, Stronger, Smarter Skid Steers, CTLs
Take a walkaround tour of the completely redesigned, large-frame 3250V, 3350V and 3600V skid steers and 3350VT and 3600VT compact track loaders.
October 7, 2025
Manitou New Large Frame Machines 2
Compact equipment
2025 Compact Construction Equipment Guide
The latest specs, trends and top models of compact track loaders, skid steers, stand-on mini loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders.
September 30, 2025
Compact Guide Cover
Skid Steer Loaders
Gehl Unveils New Skid Steers & CTLs with Vertical-Lift Arms, Load-Sensing Hydraulics
The compact loaders range from 3,250 to 3,600 pounds of operating capacity, 72 to 114 horsepower, and get bigger, redesigned cabs.
September 26, 2025
Gehl
Compact Track Loaders
Closer Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader
Take a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.
September 12, 2025
Tlr113 Thumb
Compact equipment
Manitou Debuts 5 New Large-Frame Compact Loaders
Three new skid steers and two new CTLs, from 9,101 to 10,320 pounds, get boosted hydraulics, cab upgrades, more standard features.
September 3, 2025
New Manitou Large Frame Loaders
Compact Track Loaders
Closer Look: Bobcat’s Largest, Most Powerful Compact Track Loader, the T86
Take a tour of the 105-horsepower CTL that can run powerful attachments with its 42 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow.
September 2, 2025
Bobcat T86 Thumbnail jpg
Compact equipment attachments
Loftness Debuts Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL
The cooler delivers 150,000 BTUs per hour to cut heat-related downtime and boost attachment performance for Kubota's new, largest compact track loader.
August 27, 2025
Kubota Cool Flow
Compact Track Loaders
JCB Unleashes Its Most Powerful Teleskid & Compact Track Loader: The 4TS and 400T
The 4TS Teleskid, with 15-foot telescopic boom, and 400T CTL get 109 horsepower, 41 gallons per minute of flow and 380 foot-pounds of torque.
August 26, 2025
JCB's 400T compact track loader (above) and 4TS Teleskid get 109 horsepower and up to 41 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow for running powerful attachments.
Compact Track Loaders
A Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’t
The 103.5-horsepower CTL packs unique traction, cooling and control features to handle tough conditions. Get an inside look here.
August 19, 2025
Asv Vt100 Posi Track Undercarriage
Compact equipment attachments
FAE Launches Rotary Cutters for Skid Steers, CTLs
Compatible with 75- to 150-horsepower skid steers and CTLs, the RCM/SSL rotary cutter can clear brush and shrubs up to 10 inches in diameter.
July 31, 2025
Fae Rcm Ssl
Compact equipment attachments
Ignite Attachments Debuts Trailer Mover for Skid Steers, CTLs
Keep your truck parked and move trailers faster and safer with Ignite’s trailer mover, built from high-strength steel and rated for 3,500 pounds.
July 25, 2025
Loader Trailer Mover
Compact Track Loaders
Takeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3
The new 11,650-pound, 107.3-horsepower CTL features expanded attachment capability, updated cab, redesigned undercarriage, more standard tech.
July 24, 2025
Tl11 R3 Dirt
Compact Track Loaders
CTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025
Here’s the latest from ASV, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Develon, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.
July 23, 2025
Takeuchi is credited with the first compact track loader in 1986 after its founder saw a wheeled skid steer stuck in mud. However, ASV is credited with the first CTL to hit the market, with its MD-70 Posi-Track, in 1990. Takeuchi launched its first commercial CTL in 1991 as the TL26, shown above.
Compact equipment attachments
SharpGrade Intros G73 Grader Blade for Compact Track Loaders, SALs
For carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade can handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.
July 17, 2025
SharpGrade's new G73 Grader Blade for compact track loaders and small articulated loaders has a retractable wheel to let down the blade, which has a width of 45.5 inches with hydraulic side wings closed and 73 inches with wings open.
Compact Track Loaders
"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)
The modified CTL is equipped with bullet-proof glass and armor and attachments for keeping officers safe and for breaking into buildings.
July 17, 2025
The Rook Armored Critical Incident Vehicle is the creation of Florida Caterpillar dealer Ring Power, and for the past decade, it has been helping law enforcement agencies capture criminals, asssist emergency rescues, even move cars blocking snow-covered roads.
Compact equipment attachments
Digga Overhauls X-Series Heavy-Duty 4-in-1 Bucket for Skid Steers, CTLs
A "reimagined" bucket geometry provides increased strength, performance and serviceability, the company says.
July 9, 2025
Digga X Series
Page 1 of 13
Next Page
Top Stories
The ML180 was fitted with a small 'prototype' sticker toward the rear at Utility Expo.
Compact Utility Loaders
Vermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
The 48-horsepower stand-on compact utility loader was displayed at Utility Expo to gather customer feedback to prepare it for production.
Bobcat MT100
Compact Utility Loaders
Quick Data: Top-Selling Compact Utility Loaders for 2024 – 2025
2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 in reef blue metalic.
Pickups
Chevy’s 2026 Colorado Revealed: 5 Trims for Work to Off-Road Fun
Kubota added new operator comfort and performance features to the SVL65-2s that are found on its larger next-gen compact loaders.
Compact Track Loaders
Kubota Reveals Next-Gen SVL65-2s Compact Track Loader with New Features
Can Am Defender Review2
Compact equipment
“Great Blend of Features for Work or Play” – Test Run of Can-Am’s Defender UTV
Equipment World Contractor of the Year
The Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.
Learn More
White Papers
Sponsored by Shell Lubricants
Managing the Farm Through a Tough Market
Our report on Managing the Farm through a Tough Market breaks down smart strategies from farm management experts.
DownloadView All