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Caterpillar has released next generation 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders, which are a ground-up redesign of the previous series. The first next generation models in the compact track loader line, ...

Caterpillar’s 16 new Cat D3 Series Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models advance the D and D2 Series’ reputation for quality, comfort, performance and deliver improvements in ...

Cat 272D skid steer loader and 299D compact track loader replace the C Series predecessors. High-performance XHP versions have increased horsepower and hydraulic performance, the company says. Tier ...

Net power for the 272D and 299D is up 5 percent, from 90 to 95 hp, and peak torque is increased by 14 percent. A 23-gpm auxiliary hydraulic system allows efficient use of a range of work tools. The ...