Skid Steer Loaders

ArborWolf UltraGrinder Attachment Boosts Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The UltraGrinder by ArborWolf, Burnsville, Minn., has a radial piston motor for maximum productivity, a cushioned parallelogram mechanism for drivetrain protection and teeth on both sides of the cutting wheel to allow for dual-direction cutting. It also features Greenteeth technology as standard equipment. The UltraGrinder delivers the productivity of a dedicated stump grinder but at around one-fourth of the initial cost, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Launches Skid Steers Offering More Power, Enhanced Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is launching two new wheeled skid steer loaders — the 210 radial lift model offers a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 lbs. (950 kg), while the new 215 vertical lift model boasts an ROC of 2,150 lbs. (975 kg). The operating capacity of both the 210 and 215 models can be increased by an additional 200 lbs. (90 kg), to 2,300 lbs. (1,040 kg) and 2,350 lbs. (1,065 kg) respectively, with an optional, dealer-fitted "suitcase" counterweight kit. Click for more...

New Holland Introduces L234 Skid Steer With Greater Operating Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland's L234 skid steer loader model, has replaced the L230. One size up in weight class, the L234 is the most powerful skid steer loader in the New Holland line-up. It provides superior visibility and stability with even more power and performance for the most difficult jobsite challenges, according to the manufacturer. With its 90 hp engine, the L234 will features increased rated operating capacity (ROC) - 3,400 lbs. Click for more...

Special Guest Blog- 18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Your skid-steer represents a significant investment for your fleet. The key to getting the most out of your investment includes:• minimizing operating costs,• reducing downtime, and• extending its life. Included here are some simple maintenance and operating tips to help you minimize the costs related to your skid steers... Tip #1: Don'T Spin Tires When DiggingDon't spin the tires when digging. Click for more...

Large-Frame Skid Steers, CTLs Make Big Projects Seem Smaller →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors, landscapers, farmers, rental professionals and other equipment owners who understand the value of compact equipment can now expect even more power, productivity and uptime on the job with the new John Deere large-frame G-Series skid steers (330G, 332G) and compact track loaders (331G, 333G). These machines were inspired by extensive feedback from John Deere customers looking for more productivity, better visibility and simplified service to remain competitive in their businesses. Click for more...

JCB Teleskid Boasts Ability to Dig Below Its Chassis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB teleskid is a new product that can reach 60 percent farther forward than any other skid steer on the market and — in an industry first — it is the only skid steer in the world that can dig below its chassis to a depth of 3 ft. (.9 m). In addition, this new machine can reach 8 percent higher than any other skid steer, according to the manufacturer. JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said: “Through innovation this machine will surpass the expectations of our customers as the world's first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. Click for more...

Advance Tires Adds L4 Solid Skid Steer Tire →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Advance Tire Inc. recently added an L4 solid skid steer tire to its solid tire line. Known as the Contender, it has an improved solid tire design with 30 percent more wearable rubber than traditional directional solid tires, according to the manufacturer. By using a heavy block tread design, the tire is expected to provide longer wear on hard surfaces. Advance also made the tire directional and used a wider block separation to make sure the Contender provides traction on unimproved surfaces such as dirt yards. Click for more...

Western Products Introduces New Oscillating Skid-Steer Mount For Snowplows →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Western Products, manufacturer of Western snow removal and ice control equipment, announces a new oscillating mount option for the Prodigy and Pro-Plus skid-steer snowplows. The mount, which attaches the snowplow to the skid-steer loader's universal plate, features six degrees of side-to-side oscillation. This new feature allows the plow to adjust to uneven terrain, providing better scraping and plowing performance. Click for more...

Tennessee Business Wins Vermeer CTX100 Mini Skid Steer Sweepstakes Contest →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The luck of the draw recently brought Vermeer yellow iron and bragging rights to doorstep of Vermeer CTX100 Mini Skid Steer Sweepstakes winner, Ross Heinen. The Operations Manager at Puryear Farms, Inc., a nursery and landscape business located in Gallatin, Tennessee, Heinen entered the contest at the 2016 Green Industry and Equipment Expo last October. “I was excited — it's always fun to get a new piece of equipment to use,” Heinen said of receiving the call from Vermeer notifying him of the contest win. Click for more...

Gehl and Mustang to Introduce World's Largest Skid Steers and 3,200 Lbs. Vertical Lift Track Loaders at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gehl and Mustang introduced the world's largest skid steer loaders and 3,200 lbs. vertical lift track loaders at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V skid steer loaders increase the capacity and power of the previous model to 4,200 lbs. of operating capacity and 120 horsepower. The high-flow hydraulic option offers more than 40 gallons per minute, making these models massive tool carriers for heavy construction, landscaping and land clearing applications. Click for more...

CASE Wichita Plant Produces 300,000th CASE Skid Steer/CTL →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment announces that its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas has produced its 300,000th CASE skid steer/compact track loader. The commemorative edition TR270 compact track loader rolled off the production line on March 13th, 2017 and will be shipped to Southeastern Equipment Co. in Brunswick, Ohio. Established in 1974, the 11+ acre Wichita facility houses both skid steer loader and compact track loader product manufacturing, as well as dedicated research and development. Click for more...

JCB Innovation Sees Launch of JCB Teleskid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB previewed the world's first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. The JCB Teleskid can reach 60 percent further forward than other skid steers and can dig below its chassis to a depth of approximately 1 meter. In addition, this new machine can reach 8 percent higher than other skid steers, according to the manufacturer. JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said: “Through innovation this machine will surpass the expectations of our customers as the world's first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. Click for more...

CASE Introduces the DL450 – the Industry's First-Ever Fully Integrated Compact Dozer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment introduces the DL450 compact dozer loader – AKA “Project Minotaur” – a first-of-its-kind fully integrated design that matches the best operating characteristics of a compact track loader (CTL) with a crawler dozer. A launch/production date for the machine has not been confirmed, but ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 represents a new and advanced phase in product development with extensive voice of customer work being conducted at the show and with top contractors. Click for more...

John Deere Contest Will Give New Track Loader For Best Community Project Idea →

From Construction Equipment Guide... How would you make a positive difference in your community if you won a new John Deere G-Series skid steer or compact track loader (CTL)? Beginning today, John Deere is asking that question in communities across the country through the launch of the "Small Machines. Big Impact. " contest. Through the contest, John Deere will collect community project ideas from the U.S. landscaping, agriculture and construction industries. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Expands Skid Steer and Compact Track Loader Offering →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is introducing a new line of medium frame skid steer and compact track loaders that are the ideal fit for a variety of applications. Four new skid steer and two new compact track loaders were developed from the ground up, offering the power and torque needed to lift more, push more, work longer and maneuver through challenging jobsite obstacles. They have the comfort and convenience owner operators expect and the durability they demand. Click for more...

Case “Team Rubicon Disaster Response SV340” to Be Unveiled at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment will unveil the “Team Rubicon Disaster Response SV340” at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 in booth N11825 (North Hall). This special edition of the company's most powerful skid steer, the SV340, will travel to promote the Case partnership with Team Rubicon and deploy to training and support events throughout the country. “This special-edition SV340 embodies the sense of community service, patriotism and veteran workforce development that is at the core of the relationship between Case and Team Rubicon,” said John Dotto, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

Reminder: CONEXPO Only Happens Once Every 3 Years →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Why attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG this year? The event comes only once every three years, that's why, and three years is almost a generation in some fast-moving technologies. Consider drones. In 2014, they were just beginning to spark interest among construction industry executives. Today the unmanned aircraft system vehicle is fairly commonplace on big construction sites thanks to an FAA ruling in 2016 giving operators freer reins. Click for more...

Compacts: Small Enough to Get the Job Done →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Let's give a shout-out to two brothers, Louis and Cyril Keller. If those names mean nothing to you, how about this one: Bobcat. That's right, the Kellers were single-handedly responsible for reversing the bigger-is-better mantra of the heavy equipment industry by inventing, developing and popularizing a small loader that we all know today as a skid steer. The machine started a downsizing revolution that continues to sweep the heavy equipment industry. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Will Display M2-Series Loaders at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company will exhibit a variety of compact equipment, including its M2-Series loaders, in two booths — G4476 and G4876 — located in the Gold Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, March 7 – 11, 2017. Bobcat Company will exhibit a variety of compact equipment, at ConExpo-ConAGG 2017, including its M2-Series loaders, compact track loaders, and all-wheel steer loaders designed for general construction contractors. Click for more...

Vacuworx SS2 Vacuum Lifting System Offers New Lifting Solution For Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Vacuworx SS 2 Vacuum Lifting System introduces yet another application for skid steers—vacuum lifting. One of the most versatile construction tools available, skid steers are utilized by contractors of all sizes and across all trades. Now with the SS 2, the skid steer becomes part of a system that can lift steel plate, saw cut concrete, granite and marble slabs, landscape pavers and other materials faster, safer and smarter than ever before. Click for more...

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