Skid Steer Loaders

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...

New Vacuworx CM 3 Compact Modular Vaccuum Lifting System Adapts to the Demands of the Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System from Vacuworxis changing the game for contractors who run compact equipment such as skid steers, track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators on the job every day—now allowing them to handle materials such as concrete slabs, steel plates and pipe up to 6,600 lb (3 tonne) with ease. Adapts EasilyThe first vacuum lifting solution of its kind, the CM 3 brings heavy-duty material handling capabilities to larger capacity compact equipment such as skid steers and track loaders. Click for more...

John Deere Small-Frame Machines Make a Big Impact →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Several years in the making and designed with direct customer feedback, John Deere is introducing four Final Tier IV G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and one compact track loader (317G). These new machines were designed to level the playing field for today's rental, ag material handling, construction and landscape customers. The five models, including three vertical and two radial-lift options, boast big reliability and serviceability, and are full of customer-requested features aimed at improving operator and machine productivity, and uptime, and lowering daily operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Ditch Witch Introduces Its SK1050 Mini-Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ditch Witch introduced the construction-grade SK1050 mini-skid steer, ideally-suited for a variety of demanding landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs. The unit improves versatility and productivity by directing more hydraulic power to the attachment. Equipped with a 37-hp Tier IV Yanmar diesel engine, the SK1050 directs 30-hp to the attachment, giving operators the power to tackle an assortment of challenging tasks with more efficient and productive use of hydraulic attachments, including trenchers and augers. Click for more...

Caterpillar Rolls Out New Machines and Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Caterpillar will present its extensive line of machines and technology and its unmatched customer support capabilities. With 40 machines on display in two different exhibit areas totaling 60,000 square feet, Caterpillar's presence is among the largest at the show. But it's not all about size. Cat Connect Technologies for machine control and monitoring will share the spotlight with the iron it enhances—ranging from a skid steer loader to a 96-ton excavator. Click for more...

New John Deere Severe-Duty Construction Buckets Lift Productivity on Large-Frame G-Series Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to take advantage of the improved performance and boom design of the large-frame 332G skid steer and 333G compact track loader (CTL), John Deere now offers 90-inch Severe-Duty Construction Buckets. Available with a serrated edge or as a tooth bucket, these new additions to the John Deere lineup of Worksite Pro attachments are redefining expectations of what compact equipment can accomplish. Click for more...

Childhood Dream Becomes Reality For S.C. Contractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A childhood dream became a reality for one South Carolina contactor. Enchanted Construction was founded in the Pacific Northwest in 1983 as a custom home building company. Ryan Kaiser, owner of Enchanted Construction of Campobello, S.C., said that his father started the business and also helped him get his start when moved to South Carolina; he was only 21 years old at the time. Since then, the company has grown, on average 30 percent a year, and also has increased its staff — from four to 50 employees. Click for more...

King Street Station Upgrades on Track →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nobody is happier about the improvements under way at the King Street Station than the conductors aboard the trains that stop at the historic Seattle terminal. The improvements will automate 21 switches that conductors currently must throw by hand. Scattered along 2,000 ft. (609 m) of seven separate tracks, the new switches are part of a $38.5 million Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) project that includes installing new signals and adding a new platform. Click for more...

New Owner Takes the Reins of Unique JCB Dealership →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB of Georgia, also known as Low Country Equipment, has a rather unique situation compared with other JCB equipment dealers throughout North America. JCB of Georgia is located right next door to manufacturer JCB's North American Headquarters in Pooler, Ga., near Savannah. The 15,000-sq. ft. (1,393 sq m) dealership is leased from JCB on its manufacturing property. After opening for business back in 2001, JCB of Georgia went through a few ownership changes over the years. Click for more...

Cat Bale Grab Handles Round or Square Bales with No Wrapper Damage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Attachments has added a Bale Grab work tool for Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, and Compact Wheel Loaders having a universal, skid-steer-type interface. The versatile Bale Grab can grasp, carry, and place round or square baled material, without damaging either the wrapper or the bale. The new work tool's rigid design ensures reliability and long-term durability. Click for more...

New, Compact Ditch Witch SK600 Mini Skid Steer Delivers Efficient Power in More Maneuverable Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To help operators ease maneuverability on tight, compact landscape jobsites, Ditch Witch has introduced the SK600 mini skid steer. Equipped with an efficient 24.8-hp Kubota diesel engine, this machine delivers maximum efficiency to the attachment for enhanced productivity and versatility on landscape and irrigation jobs. Operators can rely on the SK600 for its ability to handle tasks that require heavy duty strength and power with a 600-lb rated operating capacity and a 76-in hinge-pin height. Click for more...

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