JCB Compact Track Loaders
Scot JCB supplies JCB's complete compact track loader range, including the 270T and the telescopic Teleskid 3TS-8T.
JCB Compact Track Loaders for Sale: Maximum Traction for Soft Ground
JCB’s compact track loader range delivers low ground pressure, maximum pushing traction, and minimal surface disturbance, making it the premier choice where a traditional wheeled skid steer would struggle. Scot JCB supplies the complete line-up of new jcb track loaders right across Scotland and the North of England, featuring the high-output 270T and the revolutionary telescopic Teleskid 3TS-8T.
Compact track loaders from JCB are the ideal choice for landscaping, muddy sites, sensitive surfaces, snow clearance, and agricultural work. Explore our premier range of new compact track loaders for sale, all backed by Scot JCB's expert sales teams, full genuine parts stock, and factory-trained rapid response service vans.
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Why Choose a JCB Compact Track Loader?
Every JCB compact track loader is built around the same award-winning PowerBoom single-arm design and side-entry cab as our skid steer range, paired with a solid undercarriage, cast steel triple-flanged rollers and wide rubber tracks for genuine all-terrain capability. Strong hydraulics, low running costs and easy serviceability work together to keep operators productive on the toughest sites.
Some of the core benefits of the JCB compact track loader range include:
- Low Ground Pressure Traction: Wide rubber tracks (320mm on small-platform, 400mm on large-platform, with 450mm options) and a solid undercarriage spread weight evenly to minimise sinkage, reduce surface damage and maximise pushing and pulling force.
- No AdBlue or DEF Complexity: Highly efficient Stage V engines deliver peak torque at low revs without the added cost, hassle, or maintenance complexity of AdBlue exhaust fluid, keeping your fuel bills low.
- Iconic PowerBoom Design: JCB's single-arm PowerBoom uses 20% more steel than conventional twin-arm designs, with tapered pivot pins and internally routed hydraulic hoses for greater strength, longer life and better load retention.
- Safer Side-Door Entry: A wide-opening side door and large grab handles let operators enter and exit safely without climbing over attachments or under an unsupported boom, with emergency front exit and full ROPS/FOPS protection.
- 270° Industry-Leading Visibility: The 270° all-round visibility delivers 60% better visibility than conventional twin-arm machines, with low boom profile and large flat glazing for clear sight of tracks, attachments and surroundings.
- Versatile Hydraulic Packages: Standard flow from 70 to 90 l/min and high-flow options up to 125 l/min, plus an industry-standard quick hitch that takes any major attachment brand, lets one machine cover buckets, forks, sweepers, mulchers, breakers, planers and more.
- High Operating Weights: Operating weights run from 3,691kg on the 150T up to 5,678kg on the Teleskid 3TS-8T, with engine outputs from 42kW (56hp) to 55kW (74hp).
- Easy Servicing: All daily checks at ground level, one-person tilting cab access in minutes, recessed rear service door, variable speed cooling fan and optional reversible fan keep maintenance simple and downtime low.
Explore the JCB Compact Track Loader Range
The JCB compact track loader range covers three sub-categories: a compact small-platform machine for tight-site and lighter-duty work, a large-platform vertical-lift machine for high-output loading and grading, and the unique tracked Teleskid telescopic loader for reach and lift jobs no conventional tracked machine can match.
JCB 270T Compact Track Loader
The JCB 270T is a large-platform vertical-lift compact track loader built for high-output loading, stacking, grading and load-and-carry work on soft, muddy or sensitive ground. Vertical lift geometry delivers maximum lift capacity at maximum height and reach, making the 270T ideal for fork work, heavy construction, recycling, agriculture and any application where loadover height and traction both matter.
Powered by JCB's EcoMAX engine with peak torque at low revs and no DEF or DPF after-treatment, the 270T combines productive performance with low running costs and high resale value.
- Operating Weight: 4,991kg (SAE cab, no counterweight).
- Power: 55kW (74hp) JCB EcoMAX Stage V diesel, no DEF or DPF after-treatment required.
- Features: Vertical lift PowerBoom, 400mm wide rubber tracks (450mm option), 90 l/min standard hydraulics (120 l/min high-flow optional), single or two-speed transmission up to 12.5kph, 0.43m³ standard bucket, 3,624kg tipping load, variable speed cooling fan, optional reversible fan, mechanical suspension seat as standard.
- Best For: Construction, materials handling, recycling, agricultural production yards, builders' merchants, truck loading, palletised handling and any high-output tracked application on soft or sensitive surfaces.
Telescopic Compact Track Loader
The world's only compact track loader equipped with a telescopic boom. Delivering over four meters of high reach and over two meters of forward reach, it allows operators to reach across trailers, fill tall skips, and even dig deep below ground level
The JCB Teleskid 3TS-8T is the world's only tracked skid steer loader with a telescopic boom, combining the work of a forklift, telehandler, compact wheel loader and tracked skid steer in one machine. With over four metres of high reach and over two metres of forward reach, it can place pallets, fill skips, load high-sided trailers and dig below ground level, all from a zero-turn tracked chassis with low ground pressure.
Standard high-flow hydraulics, two-speed transmission, seven-way joysticks, LiveLink telematics and a heated air-suspension seat come as standard, while the Smoothride System and parallel lift keep loads stable across the full reach envelope.
- Operating Weight: 5,678kg (SAE, no counterweight).
- Power: 55kW (74hp) Stage V diesel.
- Key Performance Metrics: 125 l/min high-flow hydraulics standard, 2.4m stowed dump height extending up to 3.2m, integrated parallel lift, Smoothride system, and automated electric quick hitch.
- Standard Premium Specs: Equipped with seven-way multi-function joysticks, a heated vinyl air-suspension seat, a built-in reverse camera, and full LiveLink telematics fleet tracking.
- Best For: Builders, contractors, plant hire fleets, agricultural and equestrian sites, recycling, demolition, snow clearance and any soft-ground application that needs reach, lift and tracked manoeuvrability in a single machine.
Secure Your Next Track Loader with Scot JCB
Scot JCB is the authorised JCB dealer for Scotland and the North of England, with depots, sales specialists, service engineers and a full JCB parts operation ready to support your compact track loader from delivery through to resale. Whether you are buying outright, replacing an ageing machine, or expanding a hire fleet, we can build the right specification and back it with genuine JCB service and JCB Finance packages tailored to your business.
To find out more about the JCB compact track loader range, request a demo at your site, or get a tailored quote, please get in touch using the contact form and one of our compact track loader specialists will be in touch.
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What are the main differences between Compact Track Loaders and Wheeled Skid Steer Loaders?
The main difference is in the undercarriage. A Compact Track Loader runs on rubber tracks, while a Skid Steer Loader operates on wheels. Tracks provide better traction, lower ground pressure and smoother travel on soft or uneven surfaces. Wheeled skid steers perform best on firm ground such as concrete or tarmac. Both machines are compact and versatile, but CTLs are better suited to challenging terrain.
What are the key advantages of a Compact Track Loader over other loader types?
Compact Track Loaders offer several advantages that make them ideal for demanding site conditions, including:
- Superior traction on soft, muddy or loose ground
- Lower ground pressure, which helps protect delicate surfaces
- Greater stability on slopes or uneven terrain
- Smoother travel compared to wheeled machines
- Strong breakout forces and lifting performance
- Excellent attachment compatibility for multipurpose work
These benefits make CTLs one of the most capable and versatile compact machines on the market.
What design features ensure that the Compact Track Loader provides enhanced visibility and operator comfort?
JCB Compact Track Loaders are designed with operator safety, comfort and visibility in mind. Key features include:
- Single side entry for safer cab access
- A large, low-profile boom for improved all-round visibility
- Spacious cabs with industry-leading visibility
- Ergonomic seat positioning and adjustable controls
- Smooth joystick operation with easy-to-use hydraulic controls
- Climate control and air suspension seat options for long working days
- Low noise levels and excellent cab sealing
These features help operators stay comfortable and maintain full awareness of their surroundings.
What types of working conditions is the Compact Track Loader best suited for?
Compact Track Loaders perform best in environments where surface conditions are soft or unstable. Ideal conditions include:
- Muddy or wet sites
- Loose soil, sand or clay
- Sloped or uneven ground
- Soft landscaping areas
- Ground restoration or forestry work
- Sites with poor traction or mixed terrain
Their track system provides excellent grip and stability where wheeled machines may struggle.
Are Compact Track Loaders as manoeuvrable as wheeled Skid Steer Loaders?
Yes, JCB Compact Track Loaders offer very similar manoeuvrability to wheeled skid steers. Both machine types can pivot within their own footprint and turn sharply in confined spaces. CTLs may feel slightly smoother in operation due to the tracks, and they provide better control on uneven ground. For tight yards, narrow access points and busy sites, both are excellent choices, but the CTL has the added benefit of superior traction.
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