From Equipment World editor Don McLoud
The latest from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Gehl, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, SDLG, Sunward, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson, Yanmar.
As the most popular category of construction equipment in the U.S., it’s no surprise that manufacturers continue to churn out new models of compact track loaders.
In the past 12 months alone, most every major OEM has released new CTLs as they try to capture a share of the growing market for the ultra-versatile material handler and tool carrier.
Between May 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, more than 56,000 new CTLs have been financed for purchase, according to Fusable’s latest EDA equipment finance data. That’s a 1.2% increase from the same 12-month period, a time when most other categories showed sales declines.
The market also saw a new U.S. entry into the category, with Chinese manufacturer SDLG revealing its first CTL here.
The industry will soon be saying good-bye to the CTL brand credited with the first commercial compact track loader, ASV. Acquired by Yanmar, ASV’s new owner is keeping the ASV-branded Posi-Track for its CTLs but transitioning to a completely Yanmar-branded lineup for North America only.
The latest CTLs are available with comfortable cabs, advanced engines and hydraulics, more safety features and the ability to run a multitude of attachments. They come in all sizes, with a trend toward larger operating weights in recent years.
Bobcat has also continued to innovate in the field by releasing Pro models that have AI voice command for major functions.
In this report, we look at the most popular models, as well as new models and features on the market.
Here’s the latest from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Gehl, Hyundai, JCB, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, SDLG, Sunward, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.
Doosan Bobcat used ConExpo to showcase the next generation of its compact track loaders, as well as pose a new question to customers: “Classic or Pro?”
The four new “Classic” CTLs replace the M-Series and come with upgraded standard features without all the techy bells and whistles. They will keep the same model numbers — T450, T595, T650 and T770 — and range from 2,892 to 10,515 pounds and 23.5 to 92 horsepower.
The four new “Pro” models, on the other hand, can be equipped with Bobcat’s new in-cab AI voice-command system, Jobsite Companion. Operators press a button on the joystick, state a command or ask a question, and the machine responds.
The new Pro models also get advanced safety and performance tech, four automotive-stye drive modes and a slew of other features. They will get a “-2” at the end of their model numbers to distinguish them from the R-Series they are replacing — as in, “T86-2.” The other models are the T64-2, T66-2 and T76-2.
The Pro models range from 68 to 115 horsepower and 8,440 to 12,104 pounds of operating weight.
Currently, Bobcat’s T66 is its top-seller and ranked sixth overall in sales of new financed CTL models, according to Fusable EDA data. The T66 weighs 8,840 pounds, runs on a 74-horsepower engine and has hydraulic flow of 17.6 to 26.9 gallons per minute.
The company’s next best-seller is the 10,515-pound T770, ranked eighth on the Fusable EDA new financed sales list. It delivers max hydraulic flow of 23 to 36.6 gallons per minute, and its 92-horsepower Bobcat engine does not require a diesel particulate filter.
Overall, the Bobcat brand ranks third in the U.S. for CTLs, according to EDA.
Case Construction Equipment’s six compact track loaders range from the TR270B at 8,270 pounds and 74 horsepower to the TV620B at 16,300 pounds and 114 horsepower.
The mid-frame TR310B is designed for construction, landscaping and agricultural applications with a focus on grading, prying, digging and loading.
The radial-lift design on the 68-horsepower, 8,880-pound model enables longer reach at mid-lift height than a vertical lift for easier loading on the far side of a trailer in tight spaces, the company says.
Standard features on the TR310B include skid steer-style coupler for quick attachment connection; new multi-function loader valve for increased efficiency when operating attachments while lifting, lowering, curling or dumping; pressurized cab with adjustable electro-hydraulic controls, HVAC; 8-inch LCD display; and intermittent wipers.
Options include a heated air-suspension seat; high-flow hydraulics; bi-directional self-leveling, which automatically keeps attachments level when raising or lowering the boom to improve material retention and reduce operator input; Auto Ride, which gives operators a set-it-and-forget-it function for smoother travel, more control and less material loss when traveling; an attachment display catalog that provides on-screen setup and operating guidance; and rear object detection that combines radar and a rearview camera to provide audible and visual hazard alerts.
Caterpillar expanded its compact track loader lineup this year with the all-new 253, with an 8,893-pound operating weight and a 2,023-pound rated operating capacity for earthwork and loading.
The CTL builds on the foundation of the 259D3 for a blend of power and compactness to slot between a 249D3 and the company’s top-selling 9,578-pound 255, which ranks second in the U.S. on EDA’s new financed sales list. Caterpillar overall is the No. 2 selling compact track loader brand, according to EDA.
The 253 keeps Cat’s older CTL structure but gets a next-generation single-piece undercarriage supported by four independent rigid axles. The design enhances traction and stability in varied conditions, with a focused improvement on grading performance, the company says.
“This machine, while it is designed and can handle complex hydromechanical work tools, is designed to push dirt,” says Cat Product Marketing Manager Dustin Adams. “That is the sole purpose of this machine, and we have put a lot of time and effort into making this the strongest machine in its size class.”
The 253 is slated for launch later this year.
Cat’s other top-sellers are the 10,492-pound 265, ranked fourth on the EDA sales list, and the 12,401-pound 275, ranked ninth.
In all, Caterpillar offers 11 CTLs ranging from 7,434 pounds and 67 horsepower to 13,669 pounds and 120 horsepower.
Two years after Develon revealed its first compact track loader, the company is expanding its lineup with two new models set to come available this year in the U.S.
The forthcoming DTL26 and DTL30 will get Develon’s 71.4-horsepower D24 diesel engine, which does not require diesel exhaust fluid or a selective catalytic reduction system.
The company says the new CTLs will have “one of the widest cabs on the market” and can be ordered as open canopy or enclosed cab.
The cab version comes standard with rearview camera, heating and air conditioning, polycarbonate side-open door and Bluetooth. Develon’s 270-degree around view monitor camera and sensor system is an available option.
Operators will find an 8-inch touchscreen display and an adjustable air- or mechanical-suspension heated seat. Smart Assist functions are standard on the cab version, including return to dig, bucket shake and auto self-leveling.
Auxiliary hydraulics with flow up to 27 gallons per minute for running tools like snowblowers, cold planers and brush cutters will be available. A hydraulic quick coupler for changing attachments from the cab is standard with the cab model.
The new CTLs will join the 12,620-pound DTL35, which runs on a 115-horsepower Develon D34 engine. Standard features include ride control, reversible fan, torsion suspension, an adjustable heated air-suspension seat, a rearview camera, return to dig, automatic attachment positioner, bucket shake, auto self-leveling.
Gehl released two new compact track loaders in the past year, the 11,839-pound VT335 and 12,161-pound VT360.
The vertical-lift loaders run on Deutz diesel engines, with the VT335 getting 100 horsepower and the VT360, 114 hp.
The vertical-lift arms are designed for truck loading and stable handling and feature strong cast link construction to support ground engagement and attachment handling, the company says.
Features on the new CTLs include load-sensing hydraulics and auxiliary hydraulics to improve overall performance, fuel efficiency and heavy-attachment use. An optional hydraulic boost increases hydraulic horsepower.
Standard flow rates come in at 25 gallons per minute and 3,450 psi, and high-flow rates are 40 gpm and 3,450 psi. The CTLs also have variable-rate flow controls to customize for each attachment.
The new models retain standard Gehl features such as the IdealTrax track-tensioning system, which is now adjustable from the in-cab monitor, and IdealAccess fold-up doors. Gehl Hydraglide comfort ride control boom suspension is also standard.
The cab is 23% larger and features a new 7-inch color display, back-lit keypad on the right armrest, removable footrest and a fully adjustable workstation.
In all, Gehl offers 10 CTLs, including four radial-lift models.
Hyundai launched its second compact track loader last fall, with the 12,785-pound HT38.
The new 115-horsepower model joins the 9,755-pound HT100V. Both are vertical-lift machines and run on Hyundai diesel engines. The HT38 gets 102.6 horsepower, and the HT100V gets 69.7 hp.
Features on the new HT38 include a reversible fan and PowerCore air filter to manage debris and lower running temperatures; a tilt-up cooling module for easier cleaning of the cooling system; rear maintenance access via swing-out door; choice of bar tracks or block tracks that come in narrow and wide sizes; standard high flow hydraulics at 40 gallons per minute; ride control; creep control; hydraulic quick coupler; return-to-dig; lift-arm float; auto-self-leveling; heat and air conditioning; heated air-ride seat, Bluetooth connectivity; and an 8-inch touch display.
Cameras that provide a 270-degree view around the machine from the in-cab monitor and counterweights are available options.
Hyundai has also given a glimpse of the upcoming HT30, which weighs 11,036 pounds, has 72 net horsepower and a rated operating capacity of 3,028 pounds. The HT30 is set for release later this year.
JCB responded last fall to customer requests for more horsepower with its new 109-hp 400T CTL and 4TS Teleskid, which is a compact track loader with a telescopic boom.
The company followed up in March 2026 with the 250T, which boasts a 74-horsepower engine with no DEF nor DPF requirements and a rated operating capacity of 2,429 pounds.
All the CTLs and Teleskids get JCB’s single-arm boom and side-entry cab door. For the most part, they get 74-horsepower engines, but the company decided to up the hp on the 400 models.
Along with the increased engine power, operators will get more hydraulic flow for running large attachments like forestry mulchers and snowblowers, as well as more torque.
Those who choose the 4TS Teleskid, with its 15 feet of lift height and 8 feet of forward reach could potentially replace a compact telehandler on a jobsite, the company says. JCB also enabled it to achieve max attachment hydraulic flow while the boom is extended.
Both the 4TS and 400T have rated operating capacities of about 4,000 pounds and max hydraulic flow of over 40 gallons per minute. The 109-horsepower engine is a JCB 4.4-liter EcoMax, which has been a longtime power package for the company’s other equipment, including telehandlers, backhoes and excavators.
Along with the increased horsepower comes 380 foot-pounds of torque. Both models can also dig 3 feet below grade.
The 400T and 4TS get JCB’s popular side-entry door and more hydraulic flow options on the touchscreen menu to support the higher horsepower. Max flow is 41 gallons per minute at 4,000 psi. Attachments can be changed from the cab with JCB’s standard electrically actuated hitch.
The new models join JCB’s five other CTLs, two of which are Teleskids. They range from 9,098 to 13,000 pounds and 74 to 109 horsepower.
John Deere’s five compact track loaders are now all P-Tier models, built upon the company’s popular G-Series.
The 325G is still the company’s top-seller and is No. 5 on EDA’s top new financed sales list, but it has been replaced by the 325 P-Tier, which has the same 9,500-pound operating weight and 74 horsepower.
The 333 P-Tier comes in at No. 7, and the 331 P-Tier is ranked 10th on the EDA list.
Overall, Deere ranks fourth in CTL sales in the U.S., according to EDA.
The P-Tier models get a one-piece cab design with premium options, advanced technology capabilities and increased operating power.
The loaders can be equipped with SmartGrade Ready, including 2D grade control or 3D SmartGrade with Topcon. The hydraulic system delivers enhanced attachment capabilities and control, the company says.
Two technologies, Attachment Manager and Surround View, debuted on the P-Tier models. Attachment Manager applies preprogrammed flow and pressure for Deere attachments, displaying key attachment parameters on the cab’s screen while running. Surround View stitches together views from two boom-mounted cameras and the rearview camera for 270-degree vision on a dedicated monitor. When reversing, the display automatically switches to the rearview camera.
Deere’s five P-Tier CTLs range from 65 to 115 horsepower and operating weights of 8,423 to 12,300 pounds. The 335 P-Tier can also be equipped with a Deere SG96 dozer blade, increasing its weight to 13,542 pounds.
Kioti launched its first — and so far, only — compact track loader, the TL750, in 2022.
Last year, the company introduced Flow+ technology to provide more hydraulic power than a standard system without the cost or fuel consumption of a high-flow system.
This year, the company released a telematics app that provides real-time equipment performance and location data to TL750 owners. It is free for the first three years.
The 9,315-pound TCL750 runs on a 4-cylinder 74-horsepower Kioti diesel engine, which is also used in the company’s RX-Series tractors. The CTL can be equipped as canopy or cabin. The Flow+ comes cabin only.
Flow+ models are designed for light- to medium-duty hydraulic attachments, like rotary cutters, trenchers and snowblowers, while still supporting standard-flow attachments for everyday tasks, Kioti says.
In addition to providing more power than standard flow, Kioti says the Flow+ system reduces heat and wear compared to other high-flow systems, for added durability. It also enables quick attachment changes.
The TL750’s standard hydraulic flow is 21.9, while Flow+ delivers up to 34 gpm.
Standard features on the TL750 include two-speed travel, pilot hydraulic joystick controls, rearview camera, high-back suspension seat, sliding overhead door and LED front and rear work lights.
Kubota takes first and third place in Fusable’s EDA sales list for its SVL75-3 and SVL97-3, respectively, and the manufacturer holds the crown as the top-selling CTL brand in the U.S.
This year, the company released its largest model, the SVL110-3, which surpasses the SVL97-3, the company’s previous biggest CTL.
The new model expands the company’s dash-3 Series, offering 112.7 gross horsepower, 279.8 pounds per foot of torque, 45 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow and a 3,700-pound rated operating capacity. The SVL110-3 also gets Kubota’s new Auxiliary Performance System, engineered to reduce and eliminate machine stalling and downtime when operating high-demand attachments.
Last fall, Kubota also launched the next generation of its SVL65-2s. The second-smallest CTL in the company’s lineup, the new loader shares the same basic specs as the SVL65-2 it will replace, but Kubota added some new operator comfort and performance features found on its larger next-gen machines.
The company’s most popular CTLs, the SVL75 and SVL97, are in their third generation. (The “VL” in the model name stands for vertical lift.)
The 70.5-horsepower SVL75-3 and 96.4-horsepower SVL97-3 feature a 7-inch color touchscreen and keyless push-button start. The start is password protected. Operators can make all their settings on the touchscreen as well as watch vital signs such as fuel level and operating temperature. It also displays the standard rearview camera.
Kubota made the cabs all once piece for pressurization to seal out dust and noise. For maintenance, the entire cab including the floor can be raised. The controls are backlit and better labeled for evening work and for helping less experience operators get adjusted, the company says. Kubota also added LED lights at all four corners outside the cab.
Kubota’s new, largest CTL follows the 2024 unveiling of its smallest CTL, the SVL50x. The new SVL50x runs on a 49.6-gross-horsepower Kubota engine and is only 48.5 inches wide for fitting in tight spaces. The “x” stands for “extra,” including anti-stall, auto idle and creep mode technology. The new CTL is a response to a growing trend, particularly in homebuilding, of denser construction, according to Kubota.
Last fall, Manitou introduced two new large-frame compact track loaders, ranging from 100 to 114 horsepower, the 3350VT and 3600VT. The two match sister company Gehl’s new CTLs.
The 3350VT replaces the 3200VT, and the 3600VT is Manitou’s largest-ever compact track loader.
The company says they represent a “ground-up, modern industrial redesign featuring breakout force, hydraulic horsepower and auxiliary hydraulic performance that meets or exceeds many of the largest comparable machines in the industry.” Operating capacities for the models range from 3,350 pounds to up to 3,600 pounds.
The new loaders feature a vertical-lift design, with hinge pin heights up to 11 feet 4 inches. Breakout force at the bucket and lift arm has also been increased.
Standard flow units offer up to 25 gallons per minute of hydraulic oil at 3,450 psi, while high-flow machines provide 40 gallons per minute at up to 3,450 psi.
A variable flow control helps the attachment work at top performance while conserving fuel. An optional adjustable creep mode with a boost pedal comes in handy for attachments like cold planers and brooms.
A new 7-inch display and a seat-integrated keypad with a jog dial provide access to all machine functions and controls, including keyless start with security codes, lights, HVAC, auxiliary hydraulics. Track tension can also be adjusted from the in-cab display.
The joysticks are attached to the seat to move with the operator, and the seat and armrests adjust independently. A smart throttle senses the input speed and adjusts the acceleration rate. A foot pedal can be set as a throttle or deceleration pedal for loading.
The new models join four other Manitous launched in 2024: the 8,150-pound radial-lift 1950 RT and the vertical-lift 2100 VT, 2300 VT and 2750 VT with lift capacities from 2,100 to 2,750 pounds.
New Holland Construction’s C Series consists of six models, ranging from 8,270 to 16,100 pounds and from 67 to 114 horsepower.
The smallest model, the C327, is radial lift, while the others are vertical lift. The C327 is only under 6.5 feet high and just over 5 feet wide for squeezing into tight spaces.
In contrast, the C362, the company’s largest CTL, is just over 7 feet tall and 6.5 feet wide.
The cab is fully sealed and pressurized and designed for all-around visibility and reduced blind spots. Seat choices include suspension or composite air ride. An optional factory-installed lap bar is available on all 300 Series models. An available 8-inch LCD display with integrated rear camera and Bluetooth radio is also satellite-radio ready.
The C362 features New Holland’s TerraGlide track suspension for improved traction and comfort.
New Holland says the 300 Series uses less fuel than previous models, is more durable and easier to maintain. The company offers three different auxiliary hydraulics packages.
Sany quietly rolled out its first compact track loader in late 2024, with the Chinese manufacturer calling it a natural complement to its mini excavator line.
The 10,318-pound vertical-lift ST230V has a 73-horsepower Yanmar engine, a 2,430-pound rated operating capacity and a 120.5-inch bucket pin height at maximum lift.
The cab features a rollup door and low entry point for easy access and good visibility to the attachment, the company says. Operators can adjust settings and view the standard rearview camera on the 7-inch LCD screen. Auto-temperature HVAC, an air suspension seat and pilot controls are included.
The engine compartment is fully sealed to keep mud and debris out and has a wide opening rear door. The cab can tilt up to more than 60 degrees for maintenance.
Undercarriage support rollers are designed with an anti-derailment function. The CTL has a hydraulic quick-coupler-ready design and high-flow auxiliary hydraulics for running such attachments as auger, six-way dozer blade, various buckets, power rake, trencher, snowblower.
Additional standard features include one-click startup, one-click unlock, a reversing fan and LED lights.
SDLG has branched out with its new owner, unveiling its first compact track loader for the North American market at ConExpo 2026.
The TV1100H features the ability to run multiple attachments, intelligent controls and optional full electric drive.
SDLG was sold by Volvo CE in 2025 to Lingong, which, like SDLG, is based in China. Lingong also owns aerial-lift manufacturer LGMG.
SDLG’s new vertical-lift CTL gets a 72-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine and weighs 10,141 pounds.
Features on the TV1100H include enclosed, one-piece, sealed ROPS cab; high-back air suspension seat with heat and ventilation; color 7-inch LCD touchscreen display with integrated rearview camera, radio, Bluetooth, hands-free phone use; keyless, one-touch start; and two-speed travel.
It weighs 10,141 pounds and runs on a 72-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine. Hydraulic flow rates range from 19.8 to 29.9 gallons per minute.
The company also lists on its website a TVH1500 CTL as “coming soon,” but no word yet on the details.
Sunward pulled the curtain off the SWTL5238 compact track loader at ConExpo 2026, the Chinese company’s second CTL for the U.S. after the 9,700-pound SWTL4538.
At 11,850 pounds, the SWTL5238 offers a rated operating capacity of 3,307 pounds, a tipping load of 9,449 pounds, a bucket cylinder breakout force rated at 8,598 pounds and a suspended undercarriage system. The SWTL5238 runs on a 114-horsepower Kubota diesel engine.
A key feature on the SWTL5238 is the upward-swinging door on the pressurized cab that can be opened with the boom in any position. Inside the cab, updated levers control key functions.
The hydraulic system provides electronic control, and a rear-mounted hydraulic cooling system with temperature-controlled speed regulation improves engine performance and cold-start capability, the company says.
Sunward also highlights easy access to service checkpoints and hydraulic components through the rear swinging door. Many major components can be accessed by simply tilting the ROPS cab.
Since company founder Akio Takeuchi saw a skid steer get stuck in mud in 1986, Takeuchi has continued to innovate in CTL design.
The company ranks fifth in the U.S. on EDA’s new financed sales list.
Last year, the company revealed its sixth model, the TL11R3, with new cab and undercarriage and electro-hydraulic controls. The 107.3-horsepower CTL has a max hydraulic flow range of 23 to 40.5 gallons per minute. It comes in canopy and cab versions, with operating weight of 11,650 to 11,980 pounds.
The company’s five other models range from the radial-lift 65-horsepower TL6R to the vertical-lift 111.3-horsepower TL12V2. They range from 7,485 to 13,190 pounds of operating weight.
The midsize TL8R2 and TL10V2 are generally transportable without a CDL-licensed driver, yet both have strong bucket-breakout and lift-arm forces and are available with high-flow hydraulics, the company says.
Takeuchi’s two largest models, the TL12R2 and TL12V2 (the “R” stands for radial lift and the “V” for vertical lift), have the horsepower and hydraulic flow — up to 40 gallons per minute — to handle heavy-duty attachments.
Takeuchi CTLs feature all-steel construction and undercarriage components designed for long life.
The radial-lift TL6R is designed for grading and dirt work, including backfilling. The larger TL8R2 is one of its newer models, featuring a new undercarriage design. It comes standard with a 5.7-inch color multi-informational display with rearview camera, LED lighting package and high-torque spin turn. Optional features include creep mode, load sensing auto shift and high-flow auxiliary hydraulics.
Wacker Neuson offers five compact track loaders, starting at 7,350 pounds and 74 horsepower with the ST27.
The company touts its CTLs as delivering power and torque for tough jobs. Features include a turbocharged Kohler diesel engine, “rugged open-design undercarriage for easy cleaning and drive motors that provide high torque for maximum pushing power, efficiency and less noise.”
They are designed for reduced ground pressure to minimize disruption to the work area. “All models feature comfortable cabs with intuitive operating controls, excellent visibility, easy entry and exit and best-in-class service accessibility,” the company adds.
The ST27 is designed for easy towing and has a rated operating capacity of 1,890 pounds at 35% of tipping load. It is 60 inches wide and 80 inches tall for working in confined spaces with low overhead clearance. Its reach at dump height is 36.5 inches for dumping material into the center of a dump box. The vertical-lift ST27 has a hinge pin height of 10 feet and a dump height of 94.3 inches.
Other models in the lineup:
Seven years after Yanmar acquired ASV, the company is phasing out ASV compact loaders under a single name for North America in a marketing strategy called “One Yanmar.”
The first two compact track loaders under the new strategy were unveiled at ConExpo 2026. The new Yanmar TL25RP and TL50RP combine ASV’s Posi-Track undercarriage with Yanmar engines — all under the Yanmar brand and its red color scheme.
The transition to phase out the ASV-branded CTLs to Yanmar is set to begin this fall in North America only.
To honor the ASV brand, Yanmar is maintaining ASV’s signature track system. The “P” in the CTLs’ model names stands for Posi-Track. The loaders will also have ASV Posi-Track decals on those that have the signature undercarriage system. (“TL” stands for track loader, and “R” stands for radial lift. The model numbers stand for approximate horsepower.)
The new compact track loaders also bring new sizes for the Yanmar brand, which now offers seven models ranging from 23.2 to 103.5 horsepower.
The new TL25RP delivers 23.2 horsepower, while the TL50RP has 53.8 horsepower. Both run on Yanmar diesel engines.
Yanmar plans to roll out CTLs under the one Yanmar brand to fill out the lineup and phase out the ASV-branded models.
Yanmar launched its first CTLs to the U.S. market in 2024. The four models — TL65RS, TL75VS, TL80VS and TL100VS — range from 8,575 to 10,555 pounds.
The construction-grade machines get Tier 4 Final Yanmar diesel engines, a standard suspended seat, a 7-inch color touchscreen, a torsion-axle suspended undercarriage. Other features include removable roof hatch escape, work tool positioner, return-to-position technology, self-leveling, ride control and auto two-speed capabilities.
Yanmar also launched 22 attachments in 2024 for its CTLs, including a variety of buckets, pallet forks, grapples, hitch plates, breakers.
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