Mustang Mt85 Skid Steer Loader Traction Control 2026

The Bobcat MT85 Mini Track Loader showed up on our commercial landscaping job last spring and within three weeks, it was already proving why traction control matters more than horsepower on steep slopes. When you’re working on hillside properties or uneven terrain where a traditional skid steer would dig its tracks into soft earth, this compact track loader delivers the grip you need without sacrificing maneuverability in tight spaces. Here’s what contractors need to know about mustang mt85 skid steer loader traction control in 2026.

One thing every contractor needs to understand about track loaders is that track maintenance takes more time than regular skid steer upkeep. The MT85’s track system requires regular inspection of track tension and wear patterns to ensure optimal traction control performance.

During the spring maintenance period on our fleet, we spent approximately two hours per machine checking track tension and looking for premature wear indicators. Proper track tension is critical—if tracks are too loose, they can derail or lose traction; if too tight, you’ll experience accelerated wear on both the tracks and the undercarriage components.

The MT85’s smaller size actually makes this maintenance somewhat easier than with larger compact track loaders. You can work around the machine in tighter spaces when performing routine checks, and the overall weight means less stress on individual track segments during normal operation.