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Compact Track Loaders Compared

Compare 10 current US-listed models from six manufacturers using source-attributed specifications. Select up to three; measurement limits remain visible.

Comparing 3 published products

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Select one to three models. Selected models stay visible when filters change. All 10 manufacturer records remain linked below for source review.

Check capacity on the same tipping-load basis, then confirm lift geometry, counterweight, and bucket configuration. Bobcat and Takeuchi percentage bases need manufacturer clarification.

Derived difference among selected non-counterweighted 35% ROC figures: 333 lb. Bucket and track configurations still differ.

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EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENCE / CTL

TECHNICAL DECISION PUBLICATION · 01

Equipment
Intelligence Report

APPLICATIONMaterial handling
MODELS IN SCOPE03
PREPAREDNovember 15, 2026
CLASSIFICATIONManufacturer-reported evidence

01 / EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Decision context

Rated operating capacity, its tipping-load basis, machine configuration, and hinge-pin height frame the loading discussion. They do not establish real-world lift performance on their own.

01Cat 255 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillar
02Cat 265 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillar
03Kubota SVL75-3 Compact Track LoaderKubota

Evidence at a glance

  • 35% ROC without a stated counterweight: 255 2,499 lb; 265 2,823 lb; SVL75-3 2,490 lb.
  • Derived 35% ROC spread for 3 selected models on this stated basis: 333 lb. Configuration still matters.

Technical qualification

ROC and hinge-pin height describe different constraints; neither alone proves performance with a specific load or attachment.

Manufacturer-reported evidence · deterministic interpretation · configuration and measurement basis require source review.

02 / TECHNICAL COMPARISON

Specification matrix

Only established values appear as rows. “Not disclosed” marks a missing value within a shown measurement basis.

MEASUREMENT / BASIS255Caterpillar265CaterpillarSVL75-3Kubota
ROC · 35% tipping loadlb2,499 lb2,823 lb2,490 lb
Hinge-pin heightin124 inNot disclosed122.7 in

No reviewed values for: ROC · 35% with counterweight · ROC · 50% tipping load · ROC · basis unstated.

03 / VISUAL INTELLIGENCE

Comparable evidence

ROC · 35% tipping load, reported configurations lb

255
2,499 lb
265
2,823 lb
SVL75-3
2,490 lb

Manufacturer-reported values on the stated basis only. Confirm each configuration and measurement condition at the source. Bar length does not imply overall equipment performance.

04 / TECHNICAL INTERPRETATION

What the evidence supports

Verified differences

  • 35% ROC without a stated counterweight: 255 2,499 lb; 265 2,823 lb; SVL75-3 2,490 lb.
  • Derived 35% ROC spread for 3 selected models on this stated basis: 333 lb. Configuration still matters.
  • Hinge-pin height: 255 124 in; SVL75-3 122.7 in.

Trade-offs and limits

  • ROC and hinge-pin height describe different constraints; neither alone proves performance with a specific load or attachment.

Evidence gaps

  • 265: hinge-pin height is not established in this record.

Ask the manufacturer

  1. Which bucket, track, and counterweight configuration applies to the quoted ROC?
  2. What lift geometry and site conditions apply to the intended load?

05 / SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

Evidence register

  1. Cat 255 Compact Track Loaderhttps://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/equipment/skid-steer-and-compact-track-loaders/compact-track-loaders/122740.html
  2. Cat 265 Compact Track Loaderhttps://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/equipment/skid-steer-and-compact-track-loaders/compact-track-loaders/122720.html
  3. Kubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loaderhttps://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/k-sales-pro/svl75-3-competitive-comparison.pdf

Only reviewed manufacturer-reported facts are listed. Numerical spreads are calculated solely within one stated measurement basis. Missing data remains explicit. This report uses deterministic rules, not live AI inference, independent testing, compatibility approval, or an equipment ranking.

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Identity

Manufacturer-attributed supplemental identities; Core publication is separate.

Identity — Compact Track Loaders Compared
AttributeCat 255 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillarKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track LoaderKubota
Model and manufacturerPublished supplemental product identities.

Cat 255 Compact Track Loader · Caterpillar

Verified manufacturer specification

Official manufacturer source

Cat 265 Compact Track Loader · Caterpillar

Verified manufacturer specification

Official manufacturer source

Kubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader · Kubota

Verified manufacturer specification

Official manufacturer source

Model and manufacturer

Published supplemental product identities.

Additional attributes

Further published comparison dimensions for this group.

Additional attributes — Compact Track Loaders Compared
AttributeCat 255 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track LoaderCaterpillarKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track LoaderKubota
Gross engine power: SAE J1995Cat and Kubota gross figures; other engine test methods are separate.

74 hp

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

74 hp

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

71.6 hp

Verified manufacturer specification

Kubota specifications
Gross engine power: ISO 14396John Deere figure; do not treat as identical to SAE J1995 or unlabeled horsepower.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Engine horsepower: test basis unstatedPublished horsepower without a stated test method on the reviewed product page.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Rated operating capacity: 35% tipping loadPublished 35% figures; bucket and track configurations still differ.

2499 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Caterpillar specifications

2823 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Caterpillar specifications

2490 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

35% of tipping load

Kubota specifications
35% ROC with counterweightDeere 335 P-Tier includes one counterweight and foundry bucket; excluded from base ROC differences.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load

Rated operating capacity: 50% tipping loadCASE values are a different measurement basis from 35% ROC.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load

Rated operating capacity: basis not statedBobcat and Takeuchi current US pages do not establish the tipping-load percentage.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

35% of tipping load

Operating weightPublished configurations differ; inspect the source and configuration note.

9578 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

Open canopy, narrow track, standard flow, 165 lb operator and specified bucket; see manufacturer note

Caterpillar specifications

10492 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

Open canopy, wide track, standard flow, 165 lb operator and specified bucket; see manufacturer note

Caterpillar specifications

9420 lb

Verified manufacturer specification

Cab configuration on reviewed 2025 Kubota sheet

Kubota specifications
Standard auxiliary hydraulic flowManufacturer-reported auxiliary flow; Deere pump flow is separate.

20 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

23 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

19.2 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Kubota specifications
Optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulicsOptional auxiliary configuration; Deere total pump flow is separate.

30 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

30 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

29.8 gpm

Verified manufacturer specification

Kubota specifications
Standard pump flowDeere pump figure; not an auxiliary-flow rating at the attachment.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Total pump flow with high-flow optionDeere total pump figure; not an auxiliary-flow rating at the attachment.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Reported hydraulic pressureMeasurement points differ by manufacturer; consult each source.

3500 psi

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

3500 psi

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

3185 psi

Verified manufacturer specification

Kubota specifications
High hydraulic pressureDeere high-pressure pump rating; distinct from system pressure at the couplers.

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

Hinge pin heightGeometry can affect loading reach; missing values are explicit.

124 in

Verified manufacturer specification

Caterpillar specifications

Not disclosed on reviewed source

Not disclosed

122.7 in

Verified manufacturer specification

Kubota specifications

Gross engine power: SAE J1995

Cat and Kubota gross figures; other engine test methods are separate.

Gross engine power: ISO 14396

John Deere figure; do not treat as identical to SAE J1995 or unlabeled horsepower.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

Engine horsepower: test basis unstated

Published horsepower without a stated test method on the reviewed product page.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

Rated operating capacity: 35% tipping load

Published 35% figures; bucket and track configurations still differ.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    2499 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

    Caterpillar specifications
  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    2823 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

    Caterpillar specifications
  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    2490 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    35% of tipping load

    Kubota specifications

35% ROC with counterweight

Deere 335 P-Tier includes one counterweight and foundry bucket; excluded from base ROC differences.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load

Rated operating capacity: 50% tipping load

CASE values are a different measurement basis from 35% ROC.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load

Rated operating capacity: basis not stated

Bobcat and Takeuchi current US pages do not establish the tipping-load percentage.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load; no optional counterweight

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

    35% of tipping load

Operating weight

Published configurations differ; inspect the source and configuration note.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    9578 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Open canopy, narrow track, standard flow, 165 lb operator and specified bucket; see manufacturer note

    Caterpillar specifications
  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    10492 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Open canopy, wide track, standard flow, 165 lb operator and specified bucket; see manufacturer note

    Caterpillar specifications
  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    9420 lb

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Cab configuration on reviewed 2025 Kubota sheet

    Kubota specifications

Standard auxiliary hydraulic flow

Manufacturer-reported auxiliary flow; Deere pump flow is separate.

Optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulics

Optional auxiliary configuration; Deere total pump flow is separate.

Standard pump flow

Deere pump figure; not an auxiliary-flow rating at the attachment.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

Total pump flow with high-flow option

Deere total pump figure; not an auxiliary-flow rating at the attachment.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

Reported hydraulic pressure

Measurement points differ by manufacturer; consult each source.

High hydraulic pressure

Deere high-pressure pump rating; distinct from system pressure at the couplers.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

Hinge pin height

Geometry can affect loading reach; missing values are explicit.

  • CaterpillarCat 255 Compact Track Loader

    124 in

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Caterpillar specifications
  • CaterpillarCat 265 Compact Track Loader

    Not disclosed on reviewed source

    Not disclosed

  • KubotaKubota SVL75-3 Compact Track Loader

    122.7 in

    Verified manufacturer specification

    Kubota specifications

Decision-support distinctions

Evidence-backed differences that help frame evaluation. These are not rankings, scores, or purchase recommendations.

Comparison limitations

Boundaries that keep manufacturer-attributed evidence from being overstated.

  • Specifications are manufacturer-reported, not independent field tests or live AI inference.
  • Gross SAE J1995, gross ISO 14396, and unlabeled horsepower are kept on separate rows.
  • Operating-weight configurations vary; no weight-based ranking or transport recommendation is made.
  • Model year, pricing, dealer stock, attachment fit and ownership costs are not established by these sources.