Compact Skid Steer Loader
Mainstream capacity for daily contractor work
- Capacity
- Approx. 1,300-1,900 lb
- Width
- Approx. 60-68 in
- Weight
- Approx. 5,500-7,500 lb
Comparison
Wheeled vs Tracked Small Skid Steers
Wheels and tracks change where a machine works well and what it costs to keep running. Neither is universally better — match the undercarriage to the ground you work on most.
Side by side
| Factor | Wheeled | Tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Soft or wet ground | Limited traction; can rut | Strong flotation and traction |
| Pavement and abrasive surfaces | Well suited | Accelerates track wear |
| Purchase cost | Lower for comparable capacity | Typically a premium |
| Wear item cost | Tires | Tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets |
| Travel speed | Generally faster | Generally slower |
| Turf impact | Higher point pressure | Lower ground pressure |
| Best for | Yards, pavement, mixed hard surfaces | Mud, sand, slopes, turf-sensitive sites |
The short answer
If most of your hours are on hard surfaces and gravel, wheels keep ownership cost down. If you regularly fight soft ground, slopes or turf damage complaints, tracks earn their premium.
Classes referenced here
Small Compact Track Loader
Tracked flotation for soft and sloped ground
- Capacity
- Approx. 1,300-2,100 lb
- Width
- Approx. 58-70 in
- Weight
- Approx. 6,000-8,500 lb
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