The Utility Expo 2025: Hands-on Demos, New Tech and the Return of the HDD Rodeo Await in Louisville
The Utility Expo 2025 is almost here, and Compact Equipment is excited to join the action October 7-9 in Louisville, Kentucky, alongside our parent company, Benjamin Media.
Let’s Deep Dive into the Industry’s Smallest Compact Track Loaders
We looked at the smallest compact track loaders from six leading brands — Bobcat, ASV, JCB, John Deere, Takeuchi and Wacker Neuson.
Tips for Operating Smaller Compact Track Loaders Safely and Efficiently
Compact track loaders (CTLs) come in all shapes and sizes, and while the smaller models may look less intimidating, they demand the same level of respect and attention as their larger counterparts. These nimble, versatile machines shine in tight spaces…
Video Walkaround: Takeuchi’s TL11R3 Compact Track Loader Debuts with New EH Controls
Machine Heads Dives into Latest CTL During Takeuchi Media Days Takeuchi’s newest compact track loader, the TL11R3, is the focus of the latest episode of Machine Heads, Compact Equipment’s signature video series. Filmed at the company’s 37,000-sq-ft…
Auger Showcase: Dig into Details About 11 Different Augers
Whether you’re a landscaper, contractor or homeowner, you could benefit from having an auger in your attachment arsenal. Add in an auger attachment, and you’re all set to dig holes for fencing, planting trees and more. Check out some auger offerings…
Cold Planer Attachment Showcase: Compact Milling for Skid Steers and Track Loaders
This week’s web showcase spotlights cold planer attachments — some of the most aggressive tools you can mount to a skid steer, compact track loader and even an excavator. These gnarly implements grind through concrete, asphalt and more, offering small…
12 Manufacturers Highlight Their Mini Excavators
Mini excavators are great machines for a wide variety of tasks, everything from excavating for underground utility installations to moving decorative rocks in a patio project to breaking up concrete in a demo job. Let’s take a look at a dozen mini…
What to Consider When Spec’ing Out a Compact Crawler Carrier
Compact crawler carriers are small yet powerful material haulers that can operate in confined spaces and fragile areas that cannot support a heavy dump truck. These machines offer the ideal combination of size and strength so crews can move dirt,…
A Buyer’s Guide to Mini Excavators with Retractable/Expandable Undercarriages
Mini excavators with retractable undercarriages are purpose-built for jobs where space is limited. Whether you’re moving through backyard gates, navigating indoor jobsites or working in urban areas, these compact machines are designed to squeeze in and…
Tread Wisely: A Guide to Mini Excavator Tracks
It’s hard to drive past a construction, demolition, landscaping or utility jobsite these days without spotting a mini excavator at work. And there are plenty of good reasons for that. “Their small size makes them perfect for tight urban spaces, and…
Takeuchi Will Debut New Electric Excavator Prototypes at bauma Next Week
Compact Equipment Will Be There to Cover It All — Including These Zero-Emissions Standouts Takeuchi is charging into the future of compact construction. At bauma 2025, the global equipment maker will showcase two brand-new electric excavator prototypes —…
Takeuchi Compact Track Loader Specs and Product Line Summary for 2025
Five Purpose-Built Machines Featuring a Unique Undercarriage Design Publisher’s Note: This is one of a whole collection of product and spec summaries for every compact track loader brand in the industry. Click here to view the rest. Since 1963, Takeuchi…