The track loader has always been my favorite machine. I do realizetrack loaders are slow and a dying breed for many reasons. But I still lovethem all, both old and new.

This is my latest version of what I would build in mybackyard if I could…. It has a raised final drive for higher ground clearance. This also helps isolate the final drive from any shock load. Add to that, the forward mounted raisedfinal drive acts like a live counterweight for better bucket breakout force.The articulated loader arms help extend the bucket further out for bettercenter loading trucks and hoppers (see last image).