Bobcat Classic T450 Compact Track Loader
Its radius lift path provides maximum reach when dumping over walls, backfilling and unloading flatbed trailers.
The 55-horsepower engine meets Tier 4 emissions standards without the need for a diesel particulate filter, reducing downtime long-term maintenance costs.
Attachment changes are easy with the Bob-Tach mounting system.
The nimble T450 compact track loader brings leading maneuverability and power to jobsites big and small. You’ll quickly negotiate small access points and confined jobsites where larger machines are less efficient and productive.
55 hp
Horsepower
1,490 lb
Operating Capacity
6424 lb
Operating Weight
Compact Loader Financing & Cash Rebates
As low as 0% for 60 months or up to $10,000 in lieu of financing. Offer ends September 30, 2026.
Bobcat Classic T450 Compact Track Loader Features
Durable Undercarriage
The T450’s solid-mounted, fully enclosed undercarriage protects key components like hoses and drive motors. Fewer moving parts means less maintenance. Wide rollers and steel-reinforced rubber tracks reduce vibration, improving ride quality on every pass.
Powerful Hydraulics
With 16.7 gal/min standard-flow hydraulics, the T450 provides more power to your attachments. And the engine and hydraulic pump are tuned for top breakout force. All in all, Bobcat loaders offer strong hydraulic performance.
Selectable Joystick Control
Optional selectable joystick controls let you switch between ISO and H patterns. You can also adjust drive response to match your preferences. With the T450, it’s all about getting the control you need to stay efficient on the job.
Increased Lifting Capabilities
With a radius lift path and a 1,490-lb rated operating capacity, the T450 easily handles mid-lift jobs. You get strong reach at truck-bed height and impressive maneuverability on smaller job sites. With this loader, you can expect stable lifting for loading, backfilling, or placing materials.
Redesigned Bobcat Engine
The 55-hp turbo diesel engine delivers steady performance without requiring DPF. That means fewer maintenance stops and more efficiency on the job. The quiet design also reduces noise, making your life easier without compromising on power.
Premium Comfort
A cab-forward design gives you great visibility while working. Optional heat and A/C also help reduce fatigue. Seat-mounted joysticks and a more spacious cab than comparable machines make the T450 easy to use even after long hours.
Easy Maintenance
Thanks to the large swing-open tailgate, routine maintenance is fast and easy. Track tensioning only takes a grease gun, so you don’t have to buy extra tools. And quick service access keeps you on the job and out of the shop.
Improved Cooling System
The dual-path cooling system pulls clean air from above, pushing warm air out the sides. A hydraulic fan also adjusts automatically to keep temperatures in check. It’s an efficient setup that reduces noise and prevents overheating in tough conditions.
Bob-Tach Attachment Systems
The standard Bob-Tach® mounting system makes swapping attachments quick and easy. With the optional Power Bob-Tach, you can change non-hydraulic attachments from inside the cab, making it easy to run anything from forks and buckets to a grapple or an auger.
Frequently Asked Questions
A compact track loader is a powerful, versatile machine that combines the lifting and maneuvering capabilities of a skid-steer loader with the added traction and low ground pressure of rubber tracks. This design makes it ideal for working on soft, uneven, or sensitive surfaces.
The rubber tracks help distribute the machine’s weight over a larger area, versus tires, reducing ground disturbance on various surfaces like mud, sand, or turf. This makes compact track loaders especially valuable in climates with seasonal challenges, helping extend the working season and minimize damage to lawns or finished landscapes, compared to other similarly sized machines.
While compact track loaders are best known for lifting and carrying materials with buckets, popular attachments like augers, angle brooms, graders and more, expand their capabilities. With the right attachments, compact track loaders can take on digging, grading, lifting, sweeping, and more.
Thanks to their adaptability and performance, compact track loaders are widely used across industries such as construction, landscaping, agriculture and more. With a variety of frame sizes, rated operating capacities, and engine options available, you can easily find a model that fits your specific needs.
Bobcat compact track loaders and skid-steer loaders look a lot alike from the undercarriage up. The most obvious difference is that compact track loaders have tracks and skid-steer loaders have wheels. Each undercarriage style offers unique benefits.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact track loaders are typically heavier than skid-steer loaders. Because the tracks are long and wide – the footprint they leave is comparable to that of a human being. This reduces ground disturbance and increases flotation – or the ability to drive over soft ground conditions.
- The extra ground-to-surface contact of tracks – and the additional machine weight – enhances digging and pushing power
- Enables operators who work in established residential areas to avoid causing turf damage
- Tracks can more easily work in wet, muddy conditions, enabling you to get on the jobsite sooner after a rain
- Low ground pressure helps you produce a smooth and finished grade
Skid-Steer Loaders
A skid-steer loader offers extremely tight turning or “skidding.” During a turn, wheels on one side can move forward while wheels on the other side can move backward. This enables you to pivot the machine 360 degrees.
- Easily maneuvers in close quarters
- The weight distribution of a Bobcat skid-steer loader is balanced for easy turning and skidding
Choosing the best compact track loader for you comes down to the work you need to get done. Think about the applications you’ll tackle most often and the jobsite conditions you face. Key specs to consider include operating weight, rated operating capacity, hydraulic power, and size class—each of which impacts the types of attachments you can run, the material you can move, and the environments where you can work most efficiently.
For a closer look at what to evaluate and how to match a machine to your needs, watch our compact loader buying tips video and explore our Compact Track Loader and Skid-Steer Loader Buyer’s Guide.
Start your search for the right compact track loader by looking at the size of your workload. Once you know how much or how high you need to lift, you can start to match machine capabilities to your job requirements.
Bobcat Classic T450 Compact Track Loader Specs
** Listed specs based on machine base model. Actual specs may vary depending on model and options **
