Tracked flotation for soft and sloped ground
Small Compact Track Loader
A tracked alternative to a wheeled skid steer at similar capacity. Tracks spread the machine's weight, which improves traction on mud, sand and slopes and reduces rutting on soft ground. The tradeoff is undercarriage wear cost and slower travel on pavement.
Approximate specifications
| Specification | Approximate range |
|---|---|
| Rated operating capacity | Approx. 1,300-2,100 lb |
| Operating weight | Approx. 6,000-8,500 lb |
| Width | Approx. 58-70 in |
| Height | Approx. 76-84 in |
| Engine power | Approx. 50-75 hp |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | Approx. 17-24 gpm |
Where this class fits
Best for
- Wet or soft ground
- Sloped sites
- Turf-sensitive work
- Year-round site work
Watch-outs
- Undercarriage replacement is a real ownership cost — inspect tracks and rollers carefully on used units.
- Abrasive surfaces such as fresh concrete and asphalt accelerate track wear.
Pricing and rental guidance
Buying
Tracked machines generally carry a purchase premium over comparable wheeled units, plus undercarriage replacement over the ownership period.
How pricing worksRenting
Often the default rental choice in wet seasons; reserve early in spring.
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Common attachments for this class
General Purpose Bucket
The default tool on nearly every machine: moving soil, gravel, mulch and spoil, plus rough backfill and grading.
No auxiliary hydraulics required. Match bucket width to machine width so you are not dragging spoil off-line.
Grapple Bucket
Grabs irregular material — brush, limbs, demolition debris, rock — that a plain bucket cannot hold.
Requires auxiliary hydraulics. Check the weight of the attachment itself against the machine's capacity.
Pallet Forks
Turns the loader into a rough-terrain material mover for pallets, sod, block and bagged goods.
No auxiliary hydraulics. Load capacity is limited by machine rated operating capacity and by load center distance.
Soil Conditioner / Leveler
Prepares seedbeds and finish grades by breaking up and windrowing surface material.
Requires auxiliary hydraulics on powered versions; non-powered levelers and grading bars do not.
Hydraulic Breaker
Breaks concrete, asphalt and rock in tight areas where a full-size breaker cannot reach.
Requires correct hydraulic flow and pressure. Undersized carriers reduce productivity and stress the machine.
Frequently cross-shopped with Bobcat
Bobcat builds both stand-on mini track loaders and full-size compact loaders, so it is often the first brand buyers compare against everything else. Its main practical advantage for small-machine buyers is coverage: parts, service and rental availability are usually easier to find than for niche brands.
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Other size classes
- Narrow Stand-On Mini Loader
Gate-width access for landscape and backyard work
- High-Capacity Stand-On Mini Loader
More lift and hydraulic flow, still trailer-friendly
- Small-Frame Skid Steer Loader
The smallest true sit-in skid steer class