Size Compact Track Loaders to Construction Tasks

Varuso Group operates five compact track loaders, including a recently purchased JCB such as the one shown. The machines are used to move a large amounts of material at a time, including concrete.

Varuso Group operates five compact track loaders, including a recently purchased JCB such as the one shown. The machines are used to move a large amounts of material at a time, including concrete.

Drawbar pull and hydraulic horsepower determine the machine's overall power and, ultimately, its performance capabilities.

Drawbar pull and hydraulic horsepower determine the machine's overall power and, ultimately, its performance capabilities.

Compact track loaders are designed to operate in conditions where low ground pressure allows them to float over the surface.

Compact track loaders are designed to operate in conditions where low ground pressure allows them to float over the surface.

Their added weight and enhanced flotation mean CTLs often find themselves in very demanding work environments not well suited to wheeled machines.

Their added weight and enhanced flotation mean CTLs often find themselves in very demanding work environments not well suited to wheeled machines.

When sizing a compact track loader, take into account the weight and hydraulic capacity requirements of any attachments it will be required to run.

When sizing a compact track loader, take into account the weight and hydraulic capacity requirements of any attachments it will be required to run.