Bobcat MT120 Mini Track Loader

Introduction

The Bobcat MT120 is the most powerful mini track loader Bobcat builds, launched in 2025 and available through Canadian dealers. It carries a 1,200 lb rated operating capacity in a machine that measures just under 36 inches wide, which means it walks through a standard gate, between farm buildings, or down a garden path that would stop a skid steer at the entrance. For prairie acreage owners, landscapers, and anyone working in yards, corrals, and tight service areas, it fills the gap between hand tools and a full-size loader.

What sets the MT120 apart in its class is reach. Bobcat rates it at 88.2 inches of lift height with roughly 22 inches of reach at maximum lift, which is best in class, and that changes what the machine can do: loading a truck box or trailer, stacking material, and placing loads over an obstacle without repositioning. Combined with a 1.2-litre engine that runs without a diesel particulate filter, it is built to work hard and stay simple to maintain.

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

Key Specifications

Specification	Bobcat MT120
Type	Mini track loader (stand-on)
Rated operating capacity	1,200 lb
Lift height	88.2 in
Reach at maximum lift	~22 in
Machine width	Just under 36 in
Engine	1.2 L, non-DPF diesel
Travel speed	Up to 4.7 mph forward and reverse
Controls	Pilot joystick controls
Attachment categories	More than 20

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 MT120 Does Well

Three things define this machine, and they work together.

The first is the width. Just under 36 inches means the MT120 goes where a skid steer cannot: through a gate, between buildings, alongside a fence line, into a backyard, or down a corral alley. On an acreage or a small farm, that access is often the whole reason to own one. It is roughly the width of a wheelbarrow, but it lifts and carries like a machine.

The second is lift height and reach. At 88.2 inches of lift with about 22 inches of reach at the top, the MT120 loads into a truck box or a trailer without you positioning the machine perfectly first, and it places material over a low obstacle rather than beside it. In its class, no competitor matches that figure, and it is the difference between dumping a load on the ground and putting it where it needs to go.

The third is capacity. A 1,200 lb rated operating capacity handles pallets of feed or seed, gravel, soil, and the general material moving a property generates, which is meaningful work for a machine this size. Paired with a high-torque engine, fast travel speeds, and pilot controls that are straightforward to learn, it does real work rather than light chores.

The tracks matter too. Rubber tracks spread the machine’s weight, so it works on soft ground, wet yards, and turf with less damage and better traction than a wheeled machine of similar size, which is useful in a prairie spring or after rain.

Attachments and Year-Round Use

Bobcat lists more than 20 attachment categories for the MT120, and that range is what keeps it working through the year.

In the warm months it digs, clears brush, hauls loose and palleted material, prepares ground, sweeps, and trenches, and it handles utility installation and concrete breaking and removal with the right tool on the front. For an acreage owner, that covers most of what a property needs done without hiring a machine in.

In winter it pushes and blows snow, which matters on a prairie property where a mini track loader can clear 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 guidecompares blades, pushers, and blowers.

The stand-on platform and pilot controls also make it approachable for seasonal help or occasional operators, which is worth something on a farm where more than one person runs the equipment.

MT120 vs MT100 vs a Skid Steer

Choosing here is about access and capacity, and the three machines answer different questions.

Against the MT100, the other mini track loader in Bobcat’s lineup, the MT120 is the more capable machine, with greater operating capacity and the class-leading lift height and reach. If your work involves loading trucks and trailers, moving heavier pallets, or lifting material up as well as along, the MT120 earns the step up. If your work is lighter and budget matters more, the MT100 covers it for less.

Against a full skid steer or compact track loader, the comparison flips. 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 and soft ground. The MT120’s argument is access: it gets into places a skid steer cannot, and it does useful work once it is there. Many operations end up with both, using the skid steer for bulk work and the mini for everything in 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 MT120 suits:

• Acreage and small farm work in yards, corrals, and areas a skid steer cannot enter
• Landscaping and property work where turf damage and gate access matter
• Loading trucks and trailers, where the lift height and reach do real work
• Moving pallets, gravel, soil, and feed around a property
• Winter snow clearing on paths and around buildings with the right attachment

It is not a replacement for a skid steer on high-volume material handling. Its place is capable work in spaces larger machines cannot reach.

Bobcat MT120 Reviews & Ratings

On Aglist, open the Reviews & Ratings section on this page to see how the MT120 performs in real Canadian conditions: how it handles soft prairie ground and wet yards, whether the lift height delivers on truck loading in practice, how the non-DPF engine holds up through cold starts and winter work, and what owners think of it against a skid steer. If you run an MT120, your review helps the next buyer decide between a mini and a full-size machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can the Bobcat MT120 lift? It has a rated operating capacity of 1,200 lb, the highest in Bobcat’s mini track loader lineup. That handles pallets of feed or seed, gravel, soil, and general material moving on an acreage or job site.

How wide is the Bobcat MT120? Just under 36 inches, which lets it pass through standard gates, between buildings, and into backyards and corral alleys where a skid steer will not fit. That access is a large part of why owners choose a mini track loader.

What is the lift height of the MT120? Bobcat rates it at 88.2 inches, with roughly 22 inches of reach at maximum lift, which is best in class. It means loading truck boxes and trailers, and placing material over obstacles, without repositioning the machine first.

Is the Bobcat MT120 available in Canada? Yes. It became available through Bobcat dealerships in the United States and Canada in the second quarter of 2025, and Canadian dealers list it with their own pricing and finance programs. Check with your local dealer for availability and current offers.

What is the difference between the MT100 and MT120? The MT120 is the more powerful machine, with greater rated operating capacity and class-leading lift height and reach. The MT100 is the lighter, less expensive option for lighter work. If you load trucks and trailers or move heavier material, the MT120 is worth the step up.

Does the MT120 have a DPF? No. It uses a 1.2-litre engine without a diesel particulate filter, which simplifies maintenance and removes DPF regeneration from your routine, part of why Bobcat positions it as a lower cost of ownership machine.

Can the MT120 be used for snow removal? Yes. Snow pushing and blowing are among the more than 20 attachment categories Bobcat lists for it, which makes it useful on a prairie property for clearing paths, walkways, and areas around buildings through winter.

Related

• Bobcat skid steer buyer’s guide: how the larger Bobcat loaders compare.
• Skid steer vs compact track loader: choosing between wheeled and tracked machines.
• 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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