During an interview last summer with Construction Equipment for a Buying File feature on crawler loaders, Ken Nebergall was enthusing about the Caterpillar 953D and 963D models out in the market . . .

The new Cat 973 Track Loader is a versatile machine for digging, transporting, loading and filling jobs on construction sites. The 275-hp (205-kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lbs.

On average, owners of crawler loaders larger than 105 horsepower spend a little more than 48 percent of original purchase price on repair parts and labor over the life of their loaders. Owners of ...

Compact track loaders encroach on territory usually reserved for dedicated small wheel loaders and finish dozers with the lure of increased attachment versatility. Compact track loaders (CTLs) are ...