What’s in a name? What is a compact track loader

Compact track loaders are essentially skid steer loaders with high-flotation rubber tracks, allowing these earthmoving machines to work in poor underfoot conditions and on sensitive surfaces.

What is a compact tractor used for?

A compact track loader allows you to work efficiently in smaller yards and navigate narrow spaces and doorways that would hold up larger equipment. Plus, the new Bobcat MT100 delivers a big boost in power with a 1,000-lb.
All that aside, here are some jobs you can do with your compact track loader and the attachments you can use:

• Snow Removal – You can use the snow blade attachment or a snowblower attachment on your skid to steer to the bush or blow snow.
• Excavating, digging, and trenching – Skid steer loaders are great for earthmoving tasks like digging, trenching, and excavating. There are a variety of attachments you can use for these tasks, depending on your project. Some examples include an auger, trencher, and wheel saw. With the right attachment, a skid steer can help you complete your excavating, digging, or trenching project!
• Loading – Skid steer loaders can help you carry equipment and materials around using a bucket attachment.
• Mowing – ou may be surprised to know you can also use a skid steer to mow your lawn or brush that is in the way! With a rotary brush cutter, you can cut down tall grasses and other brush to clean up an area. You may even be able to cut down some smaller trees less than 3″ in diameter. Skid steers are zero-turn; they offer the precision you need for mowing but with more abilities than a typical riding mower.
• Landscaping – Examples of landscaping tasks you can accomplish with a skid steer loader are grinding stumps, chipping wood, and tilling. With a bucket, you can transport materials like gravel or mulch or landscaping tools easily that you would otherwise have to push in a wheelbarrow.

How do i choose a compact track loader?

Look at horsepower and torque. These affect the compact track loader’s power, efficiency, and fuel efficiency. They also matter for the attachments you’ll be coupling the machine with. Getting these specs right for the intended uses is a key part of shopping for a new CTL.

Should I buy or rent a compact tractor?

To purchase a compact track loader, you’ll either need a sizeable amount of cash or decent credit. While a purchase requires a larger upfront cost, it could save you money over time, especially if you plan on using the machine frequently. Use this general rule of thumb: if you use the machine more than 65% of the year, a purchase makes sense. If you use it less than 65% (or less than eight months in a year), then you should rent. There are also possible tax advantages of buying as well as the potential return on investment, ask your accountant what makes sense for you.