Best Compact Track Loader for Forestry Mulching 2026

The Bobcat T770 Compact Track Loader dominates forestry mulching jobsites because its 92 HP diesel engine delivers the power-to-weight ratio needed when running a FAE UML/SSL 175 SonicForestryMulcher attachment through dense hardwood stands without bogging down. When I put this machine to work on a 40-acre clearing job in northern Minnesota last winter, it cleared two acres per hour with minimal track wear—a performance metric that matters more than marketing specs when your crew is waiting for results. Here’s what contractors need to know about best compact track loader for forestry mulching in 2026.