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.

Bobcat S70 Skid steer loaders
2008-2017

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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.

Pros Narrow footprint for cramped job sites.
Diesel reliability with aux hydraulics and Bob-Tach versatile ends.

Cons Basic operator space—no frills here.
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.

1,268 kg Operating weight

1.95 m Max dump height

317.52 kg Lifting capacity

0.21 m3 Bucket capacity

17.15 kw Net power

400 mm Max dump reach

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Market average

AED 107,000

Starting from

AED 90,300

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AGT LRT23 Compact track loaders
2021-2025

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The 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.

Pros Attachment-ready with aux lines and quick-attach plate.
Compact footprint—easy towing and tight-job access.

Cons Barebones comfort—open stand-on design and tight cab.
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.

200 kg Lifting capacity

0.15 cu m Bucket capacity

375 kg Tipping load

890 kg Operating weight

R740 Engine model

17.15 kw Gross power

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Market average

AED 25,700

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AED 20,000

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