Bobcat MT100 Mini Track Loader

Introduction

The Bobcat MT100 is a stand-on mini track loader that trades hand tools for machine power in spaces too tight for a skid steer. At 35.6 inches wide with a 1,000 lb rated operating capacity, it passes through gates, doorways, and narrow yard access, then lifts and carries material that would otherwise mean a wheelbarrow and a long afternoon. For a prairie acreage owner, a landscaper, or anyone working in confined yards and around buildings, it fills the gap between manual labour and a full-size machine, at a lighter and more affordable point than its bigger sibling the MT120.

What defines the MT100 is compact access paired with genuine low-end strength. A 24.8-horsepower three-cylinder diesel produces 39.9 foot-pounds of torque, and a radial lift path gives strong breakout and rollback down low, which is where a mini loader does most of its work. Rubber tracks spread its weight for low ground pressure, so it works on turf and soft ground with less damage than a wheeled machine.

On Aglist, the focus is on where the MT100 fits against the MT120, against a full skid steer, and what it does on a Canadian property through the seasons.

Key Specifications

Specification	Bobcat MT100
Type	Mini track loader (stand-on)
Rated operating capacity	1,000 lb
Operating weight	3,390 lb
Lift height to hinge pin	80.9 in
Reach at maximum height	18.6 in
Machine width	35.6 in (narrow tracks), 41.1 in (wide tracks)
Engine	24.8 hp, 3-cylinder Tier 4 diesel
Torque	39.9 ft-lb
Lift path	Radial
Travel speed	4.1 mph
Ground pressure	5.25 psi narrow tracks, 3.97 psi wide tracks
Auxiliary flow	12 gpm

Specifications are drawn from Bobcat and Canadian dealer sources. Confirm exact configuration, options, and current pricing with your dealer, since specs and packages change.

What the MT100 Does Well

Three things define this machine, and they work together for a certain kind of work.

The first is access. At 35.6 inches on standard tracks, the MT100 goes through a standard gate, a doorway, between buildings, and down a path where a skid steer stops at the entrance. On an acreage or a small property, that access is often the whole reason to own one. It is roughly the footprint of a wheelbarrow, but it lifts and carries like a machine.

The second is low-end strength. The radial lift path arcs the boom forward as it rises, which gives good breakout leverage and rollback control for digging, grading, and backfilling, and operators describe the machine as feeling strong down low. Paired with 39.9 foot-pounds of torque and a chassis that keeps it planted, the MT100 handles pallets, pavers, and full buckets with confidence at ground level, which is where most of its work happens. A 1,000 lb rated operating capacity is meaningful work for a machine this size.

The third is how it treats the ground. Rubber tracks give a ground pressure of 5.25 psi on the standard narrow tracks, which protects most turf and finished surfaces, and optional wide tracks drop that to 3.97 psi while still keeping the machine only 41.1 inches wide. On a prairie property in a wet spring or on soft yard ground, that flotation lets you work without tearing up the surface, and it gives better traction than a wheeled machine of similar size.

Attachments and Year-Round Use

Like its larger counterparts, the MT100 runs dozens of attachments, and that versatility is what keeps it working through the year.

In the warm months it digs, grades, backfills, rips, hauls, and handles loose and palleted material, and it takes on landscaping, hardscaping, and property maintenance with the right tool on the front, eliminating the need for extra crew with wheelbarrows and hand tools. The Bob-Tach mounting system makes changing attachments quick, and the 12 gpm auxiliary flow runs the attachment bundles most owners actually use.

In winter it pushes and blows snow, which matters on a prairie property where a mini track loader clears paths, walkways, and areas around buildings that a tractor and blower cannot reach easily. If you are planning winter work, the snow blowers category covers snow clearing options across machine types, and the snow removal attachments guide compares blades, pushers, and blowers.

Tool-free maintenance access, sealed rollers that skip daily maintenance, and neutral-start interlocks make it straightforward to own and run, including for seasonal help or occasional operators.

MT100 vs MT120 vs a Skid Steer

Choosing here is about how much capability you need and how much you want to spend.

Against the Bobcat MT120, the more powerful mini track loader in the lineup, the MT100 is the lighter, more affordable machine. The MT120 carries more, at a 1,200 lb rated operating capacity against the MT100’s 1,000 lb, lifts higher, with 88.2 inches of hinge-pin height against 80.9 inches, travels faster, and offers more hydraulic flow for attachment-heavy work. If your work involves loading trucks and trailers, lifting to full height often, or running flow-hungry attachments, the MT120 earns the step up. If your work is material handling, grading, and tight access where the MT100’s stability and low-end feel are the strengths that matter, it covers the job for less money. Both share the same compact access.

Against a full skid steer or compact track loader, the comparison changes. A skid steer carries far more, lifts higher still, and runs larger attachments, so for volume work it wins outright, but it will not fit through a gate or between buildings, and it does more damage on turf. The MT100’s argument is access: it gets into places a skid steer cannot, and does useful work once it is there. Many operations run both, using the skid steer for bulk work and the mini for tight spaces.

For a broader look at the larger machines, see the Bobcat skid steer buyer’s guide and the skid steer vs compact track loader comparison.

Best Applications

The MT100 suits:

• Acreage and small property work in yards and areas a skid steer cannot enter
• Landscaping and hardscaping where turf protection and gate access matter
• Material handling, grading, and backfilling at ground level, where radial lift is strong
• Moving pallets, pavers, soil, and gravel around a property
• Winter snow clearing on paths and around buildings with the right attachment

For loading trucks at height or running flow-heavy attachments, the MT120 is the stronger choice. The MT100’s place is capable, affordable work in spaces larger machines cannot reach.

Bobcat MT100 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the MT100 performs in real Canadian conditions: how it handles soft prairie ground and wet yards, how strong it feels lifting and grading at ground level, how the tracks protect turf, and how it holds up over seasons of property work. If you run an MT100, your review helps the next buyer decide between it, the MT120, and a full-size machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can the Bobcat MT100 lift? It has a rated operating capacity of 1,000 lb, which handles pallets, pavers, soil, and general material moving on an acreage or job site. It feels strongest lifting at ground level, and like all mini loaders, its lift capability drops as the load moves farther from the machine.

How wide is the Bobcat MT100? It is 35.6 inches wide on standard narrow tracks, which lets it pass through standard gates, doorways, and between buildings. Optional wide tracks increase width to 41.1 inches while lowering ground pressure for better flotation and stability.

What is the difference between the MT100 and MT120? The MT120 is the more powerful machine, with a 1,200 lb rated operating capacity, 88.2-inch lift height, faster travel, and more hydraulic flow. The MT100 is lighter and more affordable, with a 1,000 lb capacity and 80.9-inch lift. Choose the MT120 for loading trucks and attachment-heavy work, and the MT100 for material handling, grading, and tight access at lower cost.

What engine does the Bobcat MT100 have? A 24.8-horsepower, three-cylinder, Tier 4 diesel producing 39.9 foot-pounds of torque, which gives strong low-end pulling power and breakout force for digging, lifting, and moving heavy material.

Is the Bobcat MT100 good on soft or wet ground? Yes. Its rubber tracks give a ground pressure of 5.25 psi on standard tracks, protecting most turf and finished surfaces, and optional wide tracks lower that to 3.97 psi. This flotation lets it work on soft prairie ground and wet yards with less damage and better traction than a wheeled machine.

Can the MT100 be used for snow removal? Yes. Snow pushing and blowing are among the many attachments it runs, which makes it useful on a prairie property for clearing paths, walkways, and areas around buildings through winter.

Related

• Bobcat MT120: the more powerful mini track loader in the lineup.
• Bobcat skid steer buyer’s guide: how the larger Bobcat loaders compare.
• Snow blowers: winter attachment options across machine types.

Note: We try our best to keep specs and information accurate, but some details can be missing or different depending on the source. Before you buy, service, or repair equipment, please double-check key specs with the manufacturer, the owner’s manual, or your dealer.

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