Compact Tracked and Skid-Steer Loaders

This August 2025 Off-Highway Research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the North American compact tracked loader and skid-steer loader markets, with detailed coverage of the United States and Canada. It examines economic and construction conditions influencing equipment demand, along with market size and trends, production, foreign trade, pricing and the outlook for both equipment categories.

The report explores the competitive landscape and profiles leading manufacturers, including Bobcat, Kubota, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Manitou, JCB and Yanmar. It analyzes market shares, equipment demand by size class and region, manufacturing activity, imports and exports, and the sourcing of engines, hydraulic pumps and hydrostatic transmissions.

Additional analysis examines the changing relationship between compact tracked and skid-steer loaders, including the growing preference for tracked machines in demanding applications and developments in electric equipment. The report also reviews demand across key customer groups, including contractors, rental companies, agriculture and forestry, and landscaping.

The report concludes with a market forecast and detailed listings of compact tracked and skid-steer loader models available in North America, including rated operating capacity, engine manufacturer, horsepower and product source.

The report includes access to all data and charts attributable to Off-Highway Research as Excel download files after purchasing the report.

Disclaimer: This report is provided exclusively to members of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) through AED’s partnership with Off-Highway Research. The analysis, forecasts, conclusions, and opinions contained in this publication are those of Off-Highway Research, which is solely responsible for the report’s content. AED makes this report available as a member benefit and does not independently verify or endorse the findings presented.

This report is available exclusively to AED member organizations.

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