Best skid & compact track loaders
Discover the top skid steer and compact track loaders in 2025. Ranked by brand and model, these machines deliver exceptional power, maneuverability, and reliability for construction, landscaping, and heavy-duty material handling projects.
The Bobcat S70 is a compact (~3 ft wide) skid-steer loader with a 23.5 hp Kubota diesel engine. It crushes tasks where larger machines can’t go—tight, narrow, low-ceiling environments.
- 23.5 hp Kubota D1005 diesel, Tier 4, liquid-cooled
- Operating weight ~1,268 kg (2,795 lb)
- Operating capacity ~318–344 kg; tipping load ~686 kg
- Width ~0.9 m; length ~1.95 m with bucket; height ~1.81 m
- Aux hydraulic flow ~9.8 gal/min; lift height ~1.89–2.4 m
Overview
Built to navigate tight quarters, the S70 blends compact design with diesel power and hydraulic versatility via quick-attach functionality.
Diesel reliability with aux hydraulics and Bob-Tach versatile ends.
Specs scattered—no single source.
Performance & Efficiency
Efficient Kubota diesel engine with hydrostatic drive delivers smooth power, and 9.8 gal/min aux flow supports a range of attachments.
In Comparison
Think of it as a loader version of a QH12 or micro-excavator—not a digger but a mover in tight spaces.
Verdict
Perfect if tight spaces and basic loader work are in your job specs—but not the pick for comfort or heavy digging demands.
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AED 107,000Starting from
AED 90,300The AGT LRT23 is a compact ~1-ton stand-on track loader driven by a ~23 hp RATO engine. Utility-focused, rugged, and narrow-footprint ready.
- 23 hp RATO R740 V-twin gasoline engine
- Operating weight ~890 kg (0.98 ton)
- Bucket capacity 0.15 m³, load ~200 kg, lift ~375 kg
- Travel speed up to 6 km/h, climb angle up to 30°
- Auxiliary hydraulic flow ~20 L/min, travel circuit ~25 L/min
Overview
Built to haul and load in tight spaces, the LRT23 balances function and price—including standardized quick couplers and durable hydraulic layout.
Compact footprint—easy towing and tight-job access.
Specs based on seller data—not comprehensive factory sheets.
Performance & Efficiency
V-twin gas engine with basic gear-pump hydraulic setup delivers practical power with modest fuel burn.
In Comparison
Think of it as a loader version of QH12: same frame, but trades arm swing for lift and bucket load.
Verdict
Great budget tool for off-road loaders and tight digs. Skip it if you're after tech, cab comfort, or brute digging power.
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AED 25,700Starting from
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