John Deere Expands Compact Track Loader Line

John Deere, Moline, Ill., has added the small frame CT315 to its compact track loader line, a 45-horsepower unit that meets interim Tier 4 emissions standards.

The CT315 is Deere’s first radial-lift compact track loader, as well as its smallest, with a 12.6-inch-wide track and a narrow overall machine width of just over 60 inches. “We’ve designed the new CT315 to be super compact,” says Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager for skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry.

“It’s made for work in tight places, and the true radial lift system uses a linkage that keeps the lift arms close to the machine when the bucket is near the ground, making it great for digging, prying and overall compactness,” Zupancic adds.

The CT315 has a rated operating capacity of 1,500 pounds and its cushioned bucket and lift cylinders provide smooth deceleration at the end of the boom-lower position, the company says.

The machine is powered by a Deere PowerTech 4024T 4-cylinder 2.4-L engine and offers a 360-degree view that’s uninterrupted to the sides, both above and below the lift arms. The low-sloped rear hood allows rear visibility, rare for a radial lift-style machine, as there are no tall rear towers to block key sight lines necessary while operating in reverse, the company says.

The machine’s belts are constructed of thick rubber, reinforced steel cords, imbedded steel drive lugs and large, bending radii. The all-steel carriage has roller and idler metal face seals and heavy-duty journal bearings. A rear single-flanged idler means fewer wear points on the inside portion of the rubber tracks, according to the press release.

The unit’s wide-open track frame configuration enables easy cleaning, and a simple track sag check system and tension design lowers the risk of de-tracking.

The CT325’s cab features high-back ergonomic and adjustable seating and armrests that adjust for comfort during operation. An optional in-cab power Quik-Tatch makes connecting attachments easy with a simple push of a button, the company adds.

More information is available at www.johndeere.com.