Ticks or Tracks? - Look at costs, conditions and applications when choosing between a skid steer and a compact track loader

摘要

Compact track loaders have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. "The amount of track machines on jobsites has grown substantially, especially in certain areas with sandy, muddy conditions," notes Randy Vargason, marketing manager, Mustang Mfg. Larry Foster, product marketing manager at John Deere, believes sales of track machines have often come at the expense of traditional skid steers. "Most compact track loaders are purchased in lieu of a skid steer by skid steer customers," he states.