Very good question. I have plowed with both and I saw better results in the skid steer. CTL's are terrible, rubber tracks become skis on wet snow and ice. However tires with chains on a skid steer are the cats meow. My Deere skid steer has a great weight ratio, 40% in the front and 60% in the back, compare that to a compact tractor where the weight is usually key in the rear but typically is more like 70% in the front and 30% in the back w/no ballast. As a comparison, i have used both a 40 hp JD tractor and a 40 hp Bobcat skid steer to plow snow and the Bobcat got more done. The maneuverability of the skid steer is a huge advantage in the snow. Just my :2cents: