Best Compact Track Loaders (2026)

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.