Caterpillar launches eight new loaders

One of Caterpillar’s new skid steer loaders, the 270. Image: Caterpillar

According to the world’s biggest construction OEM by sales, the new skid steer loaders mark the introduction of the next generation design to this line. The new loaders are named: 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE.

The new compact track loaders – 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE – are also said to mark the expansion of the next generation design for the CTL line, joining the 255 and 265 announced in late 2023.

The largest CTLs ever produced by Caterpillar, the new Cat 285 and 285 XE compete in a new class size with greater lift height and lift and tilt breakout forces.

Caterpillar says that the next generation SSL and CTL models are a “ground-up redesign that improves on the features that made the previous series popular.”

The new SSL and CTL models carry on Caterpillar’s new machine nomenclature with the elimination of the series letter designation. All next generation Cat SSLs are now identified by an ending model number of 0, while all CTLs have a model number ending in 5. The middle number represents machine size with a larger number designating a larger machine.

“We are excited to launch the next generation design for our skid steer loader line and expand the performance capabilities to more compact track loader models,” comments Trevor Chase, senior product consultant and new product introduction lead for Caterpillar.

“Their increased power, lift height, breakout forces, rated operating capacity (ROC) and multiple high-flow auxiliary hydraulic system options give customers a flexible, high-performance machine to get the job done.”