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Skid steers and compact track loaders have owned the small-iron jobsite for decades. The compact wheel loader is changing that argument — and the contractors paying attention are quietly shifting fleet mix.
JCB brought a new 74-hp compact track loader to CONEXPO 2026 with their signature side-entry cab and single-arm boom. Here's why it matters for contractors shopping the mid-size CTL market.
Doosan Bobcat dropped 17 new skid steers and compact track loaders at CONEXPO 2026, killing the M-Series and R-Series names in favor of a new Classic vs. Pro structure. The Pro models get AI voice commands, radar-based safety systems, and automotive-style drive modes.
The compact equipment segment continues its upward trajectory as contractors embrace versatility, technology integration, and new power options in smaller machines.
Cat unveils next-generation CTL series with significant cab improvements, enhanced hydraulics, and technology integration. Production begins Q2 2026.