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Yanmar announced the unification of its ASV and Yanmar Compact Equipment compact track loader (CTL) portfolios under the Yanmar brand at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 — creating a versatile CTL lineup.
The integrated portfolio brings together two distinct undercarriage technologies within a single manufacturer offering: the ASV Posi-Track system and steel-embedded track systems, enabling customers to select the optimal platform for their terrain, application and productivity needs.
“We are preserving what makes ASV innovative and bringing it forward under Yanmar to give dealers and customers one clear story and one stronger presence in the market as One Yanmar,” said Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America.
One lineup, two distinct undercarriage technologies
Yanmar Compact Equipment now offers two fundamentally different track systems within one CTL portfolio:
• ASV Posi-Track, engineered for exceptional traction and performance on soft, wet, slippery, rough or hilly terrain
• Steel-embedded track systems, designed for durability and performance in construction and hard-surface environments
Spanning small- to large-frame platforms, the lineup covers a wide range of horsepower classes and applications, including construction, land management, landscaping, utilities and agriculture.
This dual-platform strategy allows Yanmar to deliver application-specific performance while maintaining a unified product portfolio.
Advancing under one premium portfolio
ASV’s Posi-Track technology, widely recognized across the industry for its performance in challenging terrain, became part of Yanmar Compact Equipment following the 2019 acquisition of ASV.
As part of Yanmar’s broader North American brand and go-to-market strategy, compact track loaders incorporating ASV technology will transition to Yanmar Red, creating a unified product identity while maintaining the performance characteristics customers have relied on for decades.
Led by Sgro, the strategy builds on Yanmar’s established leadership in award-winning mini excavators, expanding its position in compact equipment with a premium lineup that includes:
• Compact track loaders
• Mini excavators
• Compact wheel loaders
• Tracked carriers
“We’ve proven our market leadership in mini excavators, and now we’re focused on leading in the compact track loader category,” Sgro added. “Our goal is simple — to deliver a complete compact equipment portfolio that provides more choice, performance, and uptime for our customers.”
$60 million investment in CTL innovation and manufacturing
Since acquiring ASV, Yanmar has invested more than $32 million in automation, innovation and manufacturing technology at its Grand Rapids, Minn., facility, where Yanmar and ASV compact track loaders are produced.
Over the next five years, Yanmar plans to invest an additional $30 million to further expand CTL engineering capability and production capacity — reinforcing its long-term commitment to North American manufacturing and product innovation.
First look: Yanmar compact track loaders featuring ASV Posi-Track
At its 8,000-square-foot booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Yanmar previewed two compact track loader pilot models: TL25RP and TL50RP.
These new machines incorporate ASV Posi-Track technology with a fully suspended torsion-axle undercarriage engineered to improve stability, digging performance, and material retention when operating on soft or uneven terrain.
Additional equipment reveals at CONEXPO included the CL26 compact wheel loader prototype, expanding Yanmar’s compact wheel loader lineup with a machine engineered for compact power and jobsite agility. Designed for tight working environments, it features strong visibility, responsive controls and a productivity-focused operator environment.
Also, currently available in Europe and coming soon to North America, is the 5.9-ton SV60 mini excavator delivers strong stability, compact dimensions and smooth multi-function operation powered by Yanmar’s ViPPS hydraulic system. The SV60 is designed for applications including construction, land management, utility installation, landscaping and demolition.
