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How to Choose the Right Compact Track or Skid-Steer Loader

Posted on January 3, 2023

Evaluate and select the best type of loader for your operation.

Summary

A quality compact track loader or skid-steer loader can be one of the smartest investments you make. Their versatility and attachment variety make them go-to machines that get used for multiple tasks, multiple times a day. They’re the workhorses of any jobsite ranging from construction and agriculture to landscaping projects. If you invest in one piece of compact equipment, make it this one.

But which loader is right for you? From design to performance capabilities to the work you do, there is a lot to consider when choosing the right machine. The good news? Bobcat has you covered. Bobcat has been at it since inventing the compact loader in 1958. For more than 60 years, we’ve led the industry by increasing performance, setting industry standards and innovating beyond them.

Tackling more applications and offering more Bobcat attachments than ever before, we’ve set out to help you accomplish more. From compact track to skid-steer loaders, the breadth and innovation of the Bobcat lineup means that you’ll find the perfect match for your needs at your local dealer.

Choosing a compact loader doesn’t have to be complicated, so let’s narrow it down and show you how to choose the right Bobcat machine to match your needs.