Best Compact Track Loaders

The Cat 285 is the largest compact track loader Caterpillar has ever built, topping the next-generation lineup above the 275 and competing in a new class size against machines like the Case TV620B. Its 146.6-inch bucket pin height and 4,461 lb rated operating capacity let it load full-size trucks and hoppers that no previous Cat CTL could reach, with a 285 XE variant above it for maximum power.

The Cat 265 is the larger of the first two next-generation Cat compact track loaders, replacing the 279D3 and 289D3. Its turbo after-cooled C2.8TA delivers a 43% torque increase over the outgoing models, and the vertical-lift arms reach a 132-inch pin height, with High Flow XPS pushing 34 GPM for demanding attachments.

The Cat 275 brings the next-generation redesign to Cat's large-frame CTL class, effectively succeeding the 289D3 and 299D3 with a 111 hp C3.6TA engine and a 4,156 lb rated operating capacity. High Flow XPS pushes 34 GPM at up to 4,061 psi, and a higher-powered 275 XE variant sits above it for maximum attachment production.

The Bobcat T76-2 is the second-generation Pro version of Bobcat's large-frame compact track loader, launched at ConExpo 2026. It carries over the 74 hp D24, 2,900 lb vertical-lift platform and 23.3 GPM standard flow while adding a redesigned electrical system, an 8-inch touchscreen with 20 operator profiles, four drive modes, standard two-speed, and available Bobcat Sense detection with Bobcat View cameras.

The Bobcat T86-2 is the second-generation version of Bobcat's flagship compact track loader, raising the 3.4L engine to 115 hp and rated capacity to 3,925 lb at 35% of tipping load. It keeps the T86's standard/high-flow/super-flow hydraulic options while adding the -2 platform's redesigned electrical system, 8-inch touchscreen, drive modes, and available Bobcat Sense object detection.

The John Deere 333 P-Tier replaced the popular 333G in mid-2024 with an 8% power bump to 108.5 hp, a 3,850 lb rated operating capacity against an 11,000 lb tipping load, and an optional 44 GPM high-flow system. It's also Deere's grade-control CTL - available SmartGrade Ready with 2D or full 3D SmartGrade with Topcon - wrapped in the new one-piece pressurized P-Tier cab with touchscreen display and EH controls.

The John Deere 335 P-Tier is the new flagship of Deere's compact track loader line - a model with no G-Series predecessor, built around a 118 hp turbo Yanmar, a 4,025 lb rated operating capacity against an 11,500 lb tipping load, and an optional 44 GPM high-flow system delivering over 100 hydraulic horsepower. Standard Attachment Manager, available SmartGrade with Topcon, and an optional SG96 dozer blade position it as a do-everything production machine at the top of the class.

The Takeuchi TL11R3 is the first of Takeuchi's new 3 Series track loaders and the company's first with electric-over-hydraulic joystick controls. The 107.3 hp Kubota turbo-diesel drives a radial-lift boom rated at 2,735 lbs, with up to 40 GPM of high-flow auxiliary hydraulics for mulchers and planers. The EH system switches between ISO and H patterns, adds electronic self-leveling and adjustable sensitivity, and an 8-inch touchscreen with standard 270-degree rearview camera anchors a redesigned quiet cab. Takeuchi Fleet Management telematics comes standard for five years.

The Kubota SVL75-3 is a medium-frame vertical-lift compact track loader and the best-selling new CTL in the US. Powered by Kubota's own diesel, it's praised for its roomy cab, easy service access, and strong value.

The Takeuchi TL12V2 is a large-frame vertical-lift compact track loader powered by a 111 hp Kubota diesel. It's one of the highest-capacity CTLs available, prized for its lift performance, durability, and value from the CTL pioneer.

The Kubota SVL97-2 is the largest compact track loader in Kubota's lineup, powered by a 96 hp version of the company's own V3800 diesel. It delivers flagship-class capacity and an available 40 GPM high-flow package at a price that undercuts the Cat 299D3 and Bobcat T86 by a wide margin.

The Bobcat T650 is the mid-frame vertical-lift compact track loader that anchored Bobcat's M-Series for over a decade and now sells as a value-priced Classic model. With a 74 hp non-DPF diesel and 2,570 lb rated capacity, it's one of the most common CTLs on American jobsites and in rental fleets.

The Cat 255 is the first of Caterpillar's ground-up next-generation compact track loaders, replacing the hugely popular 259D3. The new C2.8T engine holds peak power across a wider RPM band, and versus the 259D3 it delivers 24% more rated operating capacity, 36% more tilt breakout force, and class-leading lift height in a sealed, pressurized one-piece cab.

The Bobcat T66-2 is the second-generation version of Bobcat's best-selling mid-frame compact track loader, launched at ConExpo 2026. It carries over the 74 hp D24 engine and 2,450 lb vertical-lift platform while adding a redesigned electrical system, an 8-inch touchscreen with infotainment, four drive modes, Machine IQ telematics, and available Bobcat Sense object detection.

The John Deere 331 P-Tier is the large-frame compact track loader that replaced the 331G in mid-2024, pairing a 98 hp turbo Yanmar with a 3,150 lb rated operating capacity (35% of a 9,000 lb tipping load) and Deere's patented vertical-lift boom. The new one-piece pressurized cab, EH joystick controls, 132-inch hinge pin height, and optional 39 GPM high-flow hydraulics make it the volume workhorse of Deere's new CTL lineup.

The John Deere 325 P-Tier replaced the 325G, Deere's best-selling mid-frame compact track loader, keeping the 74 hp DEF-free Yanmar and 2,590 lb rated capacity while adding the P-Tier's roomier sealed cab, standard EH ISO joysticks, and optional high-flow hydraulics. It stays under the 75 hp Tier 4 threshold that avoids DEF, and the vertical lift path with a 10.5-foot hinge pin height loads tandem dump trucks cleanly - the all-around configuration that made the 325G a landscaper and rental favorite.

The Takeuchi TL12R2 is the radial-lift version of Takeuchi's large-frame track loader, built for land clearing, forestry mulching, and hard digging rather than truck loading. The 111.3 hp Kubota V3800 turbo-diesel feeds an available 40.4 GPM high-flow circuit, bucket breakout tops 8,200 lbs, and the heavy 12,590 lb frame with Takeuchi's stout undercarriage keeps it planted on slopes. Where the vertical-lift TL12V2 chases lift capacity, the R2 trades reach at height for a simpler, stronger boom that attacks the ground.

The Takeuchi TL8R2 is the ground-up redesign of the TL8, the mid-frame radial-lift track loader from the company that invented the CTL. The 74.3 hp Kubota V3307 avoids DEF, the reinforced undercarriage carries Takeuchi's reputation for track life, and the R2 update added a roomier quiet cab, a 5.7-inch multi-function display, creep mode for attachment work, and an available 33.8 GPM high-flow package - keeping the dig-first radial geometry that made the TL8 a favorite of dirt-moving owner-operators.

The JCB 400T is JCB's largest and most powerful compact track loader ever, launched in April 2026 to break into the 100-plus horsepower class. A 109 hp 4.4L EcoMax diesel with no DPF, a 3,994 lb rated capacity, and up to 42.3 GPM of Super Flow hydraulics make it a high-production dirt and forestry machine built around the signature single-arm PowerBoom and side-door entry.

The JCB 4TS-8T is the most powerful Teleskid ever built, launched in April 2026 with a 109 hp 4.4L EcoMax engine and a telescopic single-arm PowerBoom that reaches a 15-foot hinge pin height - unmatched by any compact track loader. It lifts 3,999 lbs, reaches over 8 feet forward, digs 3 feet below grade, and runs up to 42.3 GPM of Super Flow hydraulics.

The Kubota SVL65-2 is the smallest compact track loader in Kubota's SVL series, pairing a 68 hp Kubota diesel with a vertical-lift path and standard self-leveling. It's the value-priced entry point to the best-selling SVL family for landscapers and property owners working in tight spaces.

The Takeuchi TL6R is the smallest compact track loader from the company that invented the category, packing a 65 hp Kubota diesel into a frame just over five feet wide. It's built for tight-access landscaping and backyard work where full-size CTLs simply can't go.

The Takeuchi TL10V2 is a mid-frame vertical-lift compact track loader from the company that invented the CTL. Built heavy at over 10,000 lbs with a 74.3 hp Kubota diesel, it sits between the TL8 and TL12V2 for contractors who prize Takeuchi's tank-like construction and undercarriage.

The Case TV450B is a large-frame vertical-lift compact track loader with a 90 hp FPT engine and a 4,500 lb rated operating capacity - a full 800 lbs more than the TV370B below it. With a 9,000 lb tipping load and an available 4,000 psi enhanced high-flow package, it's built for heavy pallet work, truck loading, and demanding hydraulic attachments.

The John Deere 317 P-Tier is Deere's smallest compact track loader, replacing the 317G as the small-frame vertical-lift entry point to the CTL line. At roughly 8,400 lbs it still tows behind a standard pickup, while the P-Tier update brings a roomier sealed cab, standard EH ISO joystick controls, and options like ride control and a rearview camera. The 65 hp turbo Yanmar meets Tier 4 Final without DEF, and the vertical lift path with 2,125 lb rated capacity handles pallets and truck loading that radial small-frames struggle with.

The ASV RT-135 MAX is the most powerful Posi-Track loader ASV builds - a 132 hp Cummins turbo-diesel, up to 50 GPM of high flow, and a 12,000 lb frame designed to run mulching heads all day. It's a purpose-built attachment powerhouse more than a bucket machine.

The Cat 239D3 is a small-frame radial-lift compact track loader with a fully-suspended undercarriage. It's a compact, low-ground-pressure machine popular with landscapers and rental yards wanting a Cat CTL that fits tight sites.

The Case TR340B is the most powerful radial-lift compact track loader in Case's B-Series lineup, powered by a 90 hp FPT diesel. It's built for heavy earthmoving and grading with strong breakout force at a competitive price.

The ASV RT-75 is a mid-frame compact track loader built around ASV's signature Posi-Track suspended undercarriage, which the company invented before Caterpillar licensed it for the original MTL line. It's the go-to machine for operators who prioritize flotation, ride quality, and traction on ground that stops conventional CTLs.

The Bobcat T450 is the smallest compact track loader in the Bobcat lineup, a 55 hp radius-lift machine just 55 inches wide. It's built for backyard access, fenced-in jobs, and buyers who want a real steel-tracked Bobcat that a half-ton truck can still tow.

The Case TV370B is a large-frame vertical-lift compact track loader that pairs a 3,700 lb rated capacity with a 74 hp FPT engine tuned to skip DEF entirely. It's the tracked sibling of the SV340B, aimed at contractors who want big-machine lift and truck-loading height without big-machine emissions plumbing.

The Case TR310B is the mid-frame radial-lift workhorse of Case's B-Series compact track loader line, combining a 74 hp no-DEF FPT engine with a 3,100 lb rated capacity and wide 15.75-inch tracks. It's the sweet-spot machine for landscapers and general contractors who want real dirt-moving ability without stepping up to a 10,000 lb frame.

The Case TV620B is the largest compact track loader on the market - a 16,300 lb, 114 hp vertical-lift giant with a 6,200 lb rated operating capacity and 12,907 lb of bucket breakout force. It blurs the line between CTL and small dozer, aimed at contractors who want one tracked machine to lift, grade, and push like equipment two classes bigger.

The ASV RT-50 is a small-frame radial-lift Posi-Track loader that packs a 1,400 lb rated capacity into a machine weighing just 5,180 lbs. It's the towable ASV - light enough for a half-ton pickup while still bringing the brand's suspended undercarriage and low ground pressure to tight residential work.

The ASV RT-65 is a mid-frame radial-lift Posi-Track loader with a 67.1 hp Yanmar turbo-diesel, a 2,000 lb rated capacity, and the brand's suspended rubber-track undercarriage. It's the volume seller in ASV's range - sized and priced against the Bobcat T595-class machines but built for mud, snow, and soft ground.

The JCB 270T is a large-platform vertical-lift compact track loader with the brand's signature single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door, powered by a torquey 4.4L JCB EcoMAX rated at 74 hp. It pairs a 2,723 lb rated capacity with the visibility and entry safety no twin-arm machine can offer.

The ASV VT-100 MAX is the brand's large-frame vertical-lift Posi-Track loader, combining a 103.5 hp Yanmar turbo-diesel, 3,500 lb rated capacity, and 41 GPM high flow with the redesigned MAX-Series cab. It's the truck-loading, attachment-running flagship of ASV's vertical-lift line.

The ASV VT-75 is a mid-frame vertical-lift Posi-Track loader that succeeds the long-running RT-75, pairing a 71.5 hp Yanmar turbo-diesel with a 2,300 lb rated capacity and a 10.5-foot lift height. It brings ASV's suspended undercarriage and flotation to operators who need to load over dump truck sides.

The ASV VT-80 is the brand's big mid-frame vertical-lift Posi-Track loader, stacking a 2,800 lb rated capacity and 34.3 GPM optional high flow onto the suspended undercarriage ASV is known for. It squares up against the Kubota SVL75 and Bobcat T76 class while out-floating them all on soft ground.

The New Holland C345 is a heavy-duty compact track loader pairing a 90 hp FPT diesel with the patented Super Boom vertical lift and 4500 lbs of rated capacity. It's the workhorse of the 300 Series for serious loading and high-flow attachment work.

The New Holland C362 is the giant of the 300 Series - a 16,100 lb compact track loader with a 114 hp FPT diesel, Super Boom vertical lift, and 6200 lbs of rated capacity. It competes with the largest CTLs on the market, blurring the line with small wheel loaders.

The Yanmar TL100VS is the construction-grade flagship of Yanmar's TL-series compact track loaders, launched in late 2023. Its 103.5 hp turbocharged and intercooled Yanmar diesel, 3,780 lb rated capacity, 11-foot hinge pin height, and 41 gpm high-flow option put it squarely against the Bobcat T76 and Cat 275 class - built at the ASV plant in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

The JCB 250T, launched in 2026, brings the single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door to the most in-demand mid-size CTL class. A 74 hp Kohler diesel with no DPF or DEF powers a 2,429 lb capacity vertical-lift machine that still tows behind a three-quarter-ton pickup at 9,870 lbs.

The Gehl VT320 is the only vertical-lift track loader in the Gehl line and its outright flagship, built by Manitou Group and also sold as the Manitou 3200 VT. A 114 hp Deutz turbo-diesel and a 3,201 lb rated capacity put it head-to-head with the Bobcat T870 and Cat 299D3 at a substantially lower price.

The New Holland C337 is a large-frame compact track loader with the patented Super Boom vertical lift, powered by an FPT diesel. It pairs high rated capacity with class-leading dump height and reach at a competitive price.

The JCB 3TS-8T Teleskid is the world's only compact track loader with a telescopic boom, reaching 13 feet 3 inches up, 8 feet forward, and even 3 feet below grade. Its single-arm PowerBoom design also allows a side-entry cab door, so operators never climb over an attachment to get in.

The ASV VT-70 High Output is a mid-frame vertical-lift Posi-Track loader with a torquey 74.3 hp Deutz turbo-diesel and ASV's signature suspended rubber-track undercarriage. It's built for operators who work mud, snow, and slopes where conventional steel-embedded tracks lose their grip.

The Case TR270B is the small-frame radial-lift entry point to Case's B-Series compact track loader line, pairing a 74 hp FPT engine that needs no DEF with a 2,700 lb rated capacity. Its narrow 12.6-inch tracks and compact footprint make it a favorite for landscapers and fencing crews working through gates and between houses.

The JCB 215T is a small-platform vertical-lift compact track loader built around JCB's single-arm PowerBoom and side-entry door - the operator never climbs over the attachment to get in. A 74 hp Kohler diesel with no DPF keeps emissions hardware simple on this 2,105 lb capacity machine.

The New Holland C330 is a mid-size compact track loader with the patented Super Boom vertical lift and a 67 hp FPT diesel. It delivers 3000 lbs of rated capacity in a lighter, simpler package that stays below the DEF-aftertreatment power class.

The New Holland C332 is a large-frame compact track loader with the patented Super Boom vertical lift and a 74 hp FPT diesel. It shares the C337's frame and 101.6-inch dump height at a lower price and capacity point.

The Yanmar TL65RS is the smallest and most maneuverable machine in Yanmar's all-new TL-series compact track loader line, launched as the brand's entry into the CTL market. Built at the ASV facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, this radial-lift machine pairs a 67 hp Yanmar diesel with a torsion-axle suspended undercarriage for a notably smooth ride.

The Yanmar TL75VS is the first vertical-lift step in Yanmar's TL-series compact track loader lineup, launched at ConExpo 2023 as part of the brand's entry into the CTL market. Built in Grand Rapids, Minnesota alongside ASV machines, it combines a 74 hp turbocharged Yanmar diesel with a torsion-axle suspended undercarriage and a 2,555 lb rated operating capacity.

The Yanmar TL80VS is the wide-track variant of Yanmar's mid-frame vertical-lift compact track loader, completing the TL-series line the brand rolled out through 2023-24. It shares the 74 hp turbo Yanmar diesel with the TL75VS but adds a wider stance, 2,900 lb rated capacity, and just 5.1 psi ground pressure - built in Grand Rapids, Minnesota alongside ASV.

The ASV RT-25 is the smallest sit-in compact track loader on the market - a 48-inch-wide, 3,755 lb Posi-Track machine that fits through a standard backyard gate. It gives fencing crews, landscapers, and rental fleets a real cab-and-joysticks loader where only walk-behinds used to fit.

The Wacker Neuson ST31 is the volume mid-frame model in Wacker Neuson's ST-series compact track loaders, updated to the uni-body frame design in 2024. Built in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, it carries a 74 hp Kohler diesel with no DPF or DEF, a 3,100 lb rated operating capacity, and a vertical lift path with a 10-foot-8 hinge pin height.

The Wacker Neuson ST50 is the flagship of Wacker Neuson's compact track loader line, built in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. A 100 hp Kohler KDI 3404 diesel, 5,000 lb rated operating capacity, 10,000 lb tipping load, and 37.4 gpm high-flow option put it against the Bobcat T86 and Cat 285 at a notably lower price.

The Gehl RT215 is a large-frame radial-lift compact track loader built by Manitou Group and also sold as the Manitou 2150 RT. A 72 hp turbocharged Yanmar, a 2,150 lb rated capacity, 18-inch tracks, and standard Hydraglide ride control make it a work-focused alternative to the Bobcat T740 and Cat 265 at a friendlier price.

The Gehl RT255 is the flagship radial-lift track loader in the Gehl line, built by Manitou Group and also sold as the Manitou 2550 RT. An 11,596 lb machine with a 74.3 hp Deutz turbo-diesel and a 2,551 lb rated capacity, it brings serious pushing power and flotation to the Bobcat T770/Cat 285 class for less money.

The New Holland C327 is the sole radial-lift compact track loader in the 300 Series, pairing a 74 hp FPT diesel with 2700 lbs of rated capacity. Its radial geometry is aimed squarely at digging, grading, and dirt work rather than truck loading.

The Wacker Neuson ST27 is the small-frame entry to Wacker Neuson's ST-series compact track loaders and the machine that introduced the company's stiff uni-body frame design in 2023. Designed and built in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, it pairs a 74 hp Kohler diesel that needs no DPF with a 2,700 lb rated operating capacity and vertical lift path.

The Wacker Neuson ST37 is the largest of Wacker Neuson's new uni-body generation of compact track loaders, joining the line in 2024. Built in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, it combines a 74 hp no-DPF Kohler diesel, a 3,700 lb rated operating capacity, and just 4.3 psi ground pressure thanks to wide tracks spreading its 9,014 lb operating weight.

The Wacker Neuson ST45 is a large-frame vertical-lift compact track loader built in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, delivering a 4,500 lb rated operating capacity and a 134.8-inch hinge pin height from a 74.3 hp Kohler diesel with no DPF. It's the proven Series-II platform positioned just below the 100 hp ST50 flagship.

The Gehl RT165 is a mid-frame radial-lift compact track loader built by Manitou Group and sold in identical form as the Manitou 1650 RT. A 69.9 hp Yanmar diesel, a 1,650 lb rated capacity, and the IdealTrax automatic track-tensioning system make it a value-priced alternative to the Bobcat T595/T64 class.

The Gehl RT185 is a large-frame radial-lift compact track loader from Manitou Group's Pilot Series, sold in identical form as the Manitou 1850 RT. It pairs a 69.9 hp Yanmar diesel with an 1,850 lb rated capacity and a tall 127.5-inch hinge pin, targeting the Bobcat T66/Cat 255 class at a lower price.

The JCB 2TS-7T is the world's only small-platform compact track loader with a telescopic boom. The extending single-arm PowerBoom reaches 11'10" of lift height and 7 feet of forward reach from a machine sized and priced against conventional mid-size CTLs, with a 74 hp no-DPF Kohler diesel and JCB's side-door entry.

The Gehl RT105 is the smallest track loader in the Gehl line, a 4,720 lb radial-lift machine built by Manitou Group and also sold as the Manitou 1050 RT. Its 50.8-inch width and 34.7 hp Yanmar diesel target backyard landscapers and rental fleets in the Bobcat T450/Cat 239D small-frame class.

The Gehl RT135 is a small-frame radial-lift compact track loader from Manitou Group, also sold as the Manitou 1350 RT. It slots between the gate-friendly RT105 and mid-frame RT165 with a 46.6 hp Yanmar diesel, a 1,350 lb rated capacity, and a 57-inch width aimed at the Bobcat T550/Cat 249D class.