Compact equipment

New Holland debuts 5 new built-in-house mini excavators at ConExpo

The first designed and built compact excavators by New Holland range from 1.3 to 6 metric tons, 12 to 59 horsepower and have zero tail swing.

March 6, 2026

New Holland's smallest excavator is the new E12D at 2,932 pounds and 11.8 horsepower.

Caterpillar enters compact utility loader market with TUL100

The stand-on mini track loader features a 24-horsepower Cat engine, 1,000-pound operating capacity and customizable controls.

March 5, 2026

Cat's first compact utility loader, the TUL100

Volvo CE unveils 3 new mini excavators — 2 with tracks, 1 with wheels

The next-gen ECR90, EC65 and wheeled EW65 feature redesigned cabs, increased horsepower and hydraulic flow, among other improvements.

February 9, 2026

Volvo's new 9-metric-ton ECR90 mini excavator shows off its short tail swing.

Caterpillar's new 308CR mini excavator: Tighter swing, more dig depth, reach

The 8-metric-ton compact excavator replaces the fixed-boom 307.5 with increased engine and hydraulic power and other upgrades.

February 3, 2026

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A Sherpa – on tracks! Z40T, Z50T stand-on mini track loaders unveiled

When wheels won't cut it, the new Z40T and Z50T deliver up to 25 horsepower and 2,006 pounds of breakout force in a 38-inch-wide footprint.

January 27, 2026

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The right fit for your jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26

Here’s the latest from 19 manufacturers including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Giant, Hitachi, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, Volvo, Wacker Neuson.

December 19, 2025

2026 Honda Pioneer 700 UTV: Jobsite-ready functionality at a value price

Get a first look at the 2026 model, featuring new convenience upgrades, expanded storage, enhanced protection and updated tires.

December 18, 2025

2026 Honda Pioneer 700-4 Forest

The new RCU45: The ultra-compact tracked carrier for professional vegetation management

FAE now has even more remote-controlled tracked carrier options with the introduction of the RCU45. It’s the ultra-compact FAE vehicle for managing vegetation in hard-to-reach areas or on steeply sloping terrain that requires dependable equipment, ensuring operator safety and operating efficiency.

December 16, 2025

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Sneak peek: Kubota’s upcoming largest compact track loader, the SVL110-3

Dealers have taken to social media to post the manufacturer’s next compact track loader, the SVL110-3, which would be its largest.

December 10, 2025

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Deere redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier mini excavators with more power, versatility

With faster cycle times, increased breakout force and improved attachment compatibility, the new 1.7-ton 17 P-Tier and 2.7-ton 26 P-Tier are built to boost productivity on tight jobsites.

October 13, 2025

Attendees at Utility Expo 2025 try the new 26 P-Tier (foreground) and 17 P-Tier (background) compact excavators.

Bobcat unveils 2 new mini excavators with zero tailswing, retractable track width

The 1.7-metric-ton E17 and 1.9-metric-ton E20 can fit in tight spaces and work up against obstacles with increased power and lift capacity.

October 10, 2025

Bobcat's next-generation E20 mini excavator

CFMoto's 2026 UForce U10 UTVs deliver more comfort, performance, tech

With an 88-horsepower engine, OmniDrive CVT and luxury Highland package, the new U10 Pro lineup raises the bar for the Chinese manufacturer.

October 7, 2025

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Quick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025

Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.

September 12, 2025

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Bobcat’s largest, most powerful compact track loader, the T86

Take a tour of the 105-horsepower CTL that can run powerful attachments with its 42 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow.

September 3, 2025

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Loftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL

The cooler delivers 150,000 BTUs per hour to cut heat-related downtime and boost attachment performance for Kubota's new, largest compact track loader.

August 29, 2025

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JCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400T

The 4TS Teleskid, with 15-foot telescopic boom, and 400T CTL get 109 horsepower, 41 gallons per minute of flow and 380 foot-pounds of torque.

August 27, 2025

JCB's 400T compact track loader (above) and 4TS Teleskid get 109 horsepower and up to 41 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow for running powerful attachments.

Takeuchi’s first EH-controlled compact track loader – the TL11R3

The new 11,650-pound, 107.3-horsepower CTL features expanded attachment capability, updated cab, redesigned undercarriage, more standard tech.

July 25, 2025

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SharpGrade intros G73 grader blade for compact track loaders, SALs

For carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade can handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.

July 21, 2025

SharpGrade's new G73 Grader Blade for compact track loaders and small articulated loaders has a retractable wheel to let down the blade, which has a width of 45.5 inches with hydraulic side wings closed and 73 inches with wings open.

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TurfMutt shares tips on how to master "slow living"

The “slow living” movement – a shift away from digital burnout and toward intentional, present-moment living – is more accessible than many realize.

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Caterpillar made the ultimate smart pickup truck — But it’s not for sale

New Holland's smallest excavator is the new E12D at 2,932 pounds and 11.8 horsepower.

New Holland debuts 5 new built-in-house mini excavators at ConExpo

Cat's first compact utility loader, the TUL100

Caterpillar enters compact utility loader market with TUL100

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Blue Diamond Attachments adds to family of HDX Series Grapples

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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