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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

Research ranges only — not manufacturer specifications for a specific configuration.
SpecificationApproximate range
Rated operating capacityApprox. 1,300-2,100 lb
Operating weightApprox. 6,000-8,500 lb
WidthApprox. 58-70 in
HeightApprox. 76-84 in
Engine powerApprox. 50-75 hp
Auxiliary hydraulic flowApprox. 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 works

Renting

Often the default rental choice in wet seasons; reserve early in spring.

Rental guidance by market

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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.

Full attachment guide

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.

Read the Bobcat overview

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