[VIDEO] Caterpillar Compact Track Loader Cabs Offer Exactly What Customers Want

Kevin Coleman, product application expert with Caterpillar, talks about the features of Cat skid steer and CTL cab that provide operators with the comfort and usability they want

January 23, 2019

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.

Ditoro visited with Terry Dolan, CASE vice president North America, and Dom Derango, national accounts manager, during the event.

Post-Show Report: Major Trends at the 2024 ARA Show

Operator focus, customer voice and equipment flexibility with options, such as attachment packages, were all on display on the exhibit hall floor.

“I’ve been using Bobcat equipment for years on my farm in Waco, and I can’t imagine working without it. My Bobcat machines have empowered me to bring some of my biggest ideas to life,” said Gaines.

Bobcat Hires Magnolia Co-founder Gaines

From tending gardens to managing goats, pigs, and horses, Gaines is already sharing the work he is accomplishing with his Bobcat equipment.

Azaria Biven of Indiana, Kait Burds of Iowa and Kenzi Tackett of Ohio received awards at the first Caterpillar Women in Construction Celebration, which included operator skills competitions.

Caterpillar Hosts Women in Construction Celebration

Women heavy-equipment operators competed in construction worksite challenges at Caterpillar's first Women in Construction Celebration from March 13-14 in North Carolina.

The 265 compact track loader

Caterpillar Product Specialist Shares the 255 & 265 CTLs from World of Concrete

Learn why Kevin Coleman calls them the “more” machines.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Built to Dig. Built to Last. Peace of Mind Included.

Built to Dig. Built to Last. Peace of Mind Included.

SANY swing boom excavators are compact equipment champs. Powerful and easy to transport. Conquering confined spaces on jobsites across America.

The machine includes the IdealTrax track auto-tensioning system, a swing-out cooler that keeps the engine compartment clean and engine temperatures down, and the Manitou EasyMANAGER fleet management platform (telematics).

Manitou Debuts 1950 RT Compact Track Loader

The machine includes the IdealTrax track auto-tensioning system, a swing-out cooler that keeps the engine compartment clean and engine temperatures down, and the Manitou EasyMANAGER fleet management platform (telematics).

Operators who are comfortable experience less fatigue, allowing them to not only spend more hours in the cab in a day but to be more alert while they work, increasing productivity and safety.

4 Often Overlooked CTL & SSL Comfort Features

Comfortable operators experience less fatigue, allowing them to spend more hours in the cab and be more alert while they work.

CTLs' small turning radius allows operators to navigate tight spaces easily.

Back to Basics: Compact Track Loaders as a Rental Choice

The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.

Hyundai at ARA 2024, Expands CTL and Compact Excavator Lines

Hyundai Returns to The ARA Show

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America will be displaying its expanded compact equipment product line and showcasing its heightened focus on supporting dealer rental operations.

The Milwaukee Tool team had cordless equipment for all stages of the construction process.

World of Concrete 2024 Trends & Conversations

Cordless tools, safety, solving small contractors’ problems and providing an entry into technology were some of the trends.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.

KIOTI TL750 CTL and SL750 Skid Steer Loader

KIOTI Introduces TL750 CTL and SL750 Skid Steer Loader

Both models are powered by a 74-hp KIOTI diesel engine and feature a wide cabin, available with the standard open station design or an optional enclosed cab with HVAC.

JCB North America

Nothing Better Than a Wheel Loader: Tech Advancements for Better Jobsite Productivity

Improved visibility, power and operator comfort are only a few of the many upgrades to the most recent wheel loader models.

Deere recently updated its small dozer 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier models to boost productivity and operator comfort while lowering operating costs.

Heavy Equipment Undercarriage & Track Advancements

Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.

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CASE Announces New Mini Track Loaders and Small Articulated Loaders

The new construction machines include the TL100 mini track loader and six small articulated loader models.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 10: Why Implement Compact Technology into My Operations?

Compaction technology benefits contractors who move, grade and compact materials to specified moisture and density levels.

The new equipment includes mini track loaders, small articulated loaders and mini excavators for landscaping and construction projects.

CASE to Unveil New Subcompact Construction Equipment

The new equipment includes mini track loaders, small articulated loaders and mini excavators for landscaping and construction projects.

The new 255 and 265 loaders are powered by Cat C2.8T and Cat C2.8TA engines respectively, which offer 74.3 hp (55.4 kW).

Caterpillar Launches 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders

The new 255 and 265 loaders are powered by Cat C2.8T and Cat C2.8TA engines, respectively, which offer 74.3 hp (55.4 kW).

Yanmar's TL100VS' steel-embedded undercarriage offers maximum durability while its standard torsion axle suspension provides a smooth ride for operator comfort and material retention.

Yanmar to Display New Products at Equip Expo 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands prepare to showcase new products at the Equip Exposition Oct. 18-20.

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The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.

Powered by a 25-hp engine, the machine is compatible with New Holland Construction’s suite of 29 attachments due to its auxiliary flow rate of 15 gpm.

New Holland Construction Releases C314 Mini Track Loader

Powered by a 25-hp engine, the machine is compatible with New Holland Construction’s suite of 29 attachments due to its auxiliary flow rate of 15 gpm.

Equipped with a 66-in. working width and a 67-hp engine, the C330 vertical lift compact track loader features heavy load-carrying capacity to handle the transportation of substantial materials such as rocks, stone and timber.

New Holland C330 Super Boom Vertical Lift Compact Track Loader

Equipped with a 66-in. working width and a 67-hp engine, the C330 vertical lift compact track loader features heavy load-carrying capacity to handle the transportation of substantial materials such as rocks, stone and timber.

The most common size class of machine in rental fleets consist of small and midframe machines, according to Gribble.

The CTL Features Rental Companies Should Include in Their Fleet

A roundup of the compact track loader features rental companies should include in their fleet for their construction contractor customers.