Skid Steer Loaders

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...

Volvo MC115C Skid Steer Makes Its Mark in Golden State →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The first painted highway centerlines were inspired in 1911 by a leaking milk wagon, dribbling a white trail down the middle of a dirt road. More than 100 years later, road surface markings rank alongside inventions like three-point seatbelts, airbags and traffic lights in helping keep motorists safe. While the use of milk may have scored highly for creativity, the ensuing decades have brought sophisticated materials and processes to amplify the visibility and add durability to road markings, including the use of thermoplastics, anti-skid markings, 3M traffic tape and reflective pavement markers. Click for more...

Simplify Snow Removal With John Deere Snow Utility V-Blade Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... This winter, skid steers, compact track loaders or compact wheel loaders are capable of tackling even more projects on the job site with the John Deere Snow Utility V-Blades, the latest additions to the John Deere Worksite Pro attachment lineup. These attachments provide multifunctional versatility and are ideal for customers removing snow or performing light dirt work on the road, trail or job site. Click for more...

Case Introduces SV340 Skid Steer for Heavy-Duty Earthmoving, Attachment Use →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case SV340 skid steer is the company's most powerful skid steer ever built. Rated at 3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) operating capacity and featuring a bucket breakout force of 9,531 lbs., the new vertical-lift skid steer continues the Case tradition of building powerful operating capacities into a platform that is easy to use for operators in all industries, according to the manufacturer. The SV340 provides extra power and performance, along with a stronger lift arm, H-link and upper chassis. Click for more...

CASE Introduces New SV340 Skid Steer for Heavy-Duty Earthmoving and Attachment Use →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new SV340 skid steer – the company's most powerful skid steer ever built. Rated at 3,400 pounds operating capacity and featuring a bucket breakout force of 9,531 pounds, the new vertical-lift skid steer continues the CASE tradition of building powerful operating capacities into a platform that is easy to use for operators in all industries. The SV340 provides extra power and performance, along with a stronger lift arm, H-link and upper chassis. Click for more...

Cat's Straight Snow Push Features Durable Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A new Straight Snow Push without Trip is now available for Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi terrain loaders, and compact wheel loaders. Designed for moving snow in a range of applications, the new snow push is available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths (2.4-, 3- and 3.6-m) and features a bolt-on rubber cutting edge that is reversible. The rubber edge allows cutting down to the pavement to remove the optimum amount of snow without damaging the surface. Click for more...

Caterpillar Sanford Plant Reaches Quarter-Million-Machine Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Established in 1999, the Caterpillar production facility in Sanford, NC, recently reached a significant milestone when the 250,000th machine manufactured at the facility rolled off the assembly line. That machine, a Cat 299D2 XHP compact track loader, with custom paint and commemorative emblems was created to celebrate the occasion and will be prominently displayed at two important industry events, the Green Industry and Exposition (GIE) and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. Click for more...

Camso Reinforces its Product Range Leadership by Adding Two New Skid Steer Tires →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, continues to strengthen its construction tire portfolio with the launch of two next generation skid steer tires. Camso engineered these next generation tires based on a deep understanding of the specific needs of end users. They're part of the widest range of skid steer tires in the industry. The Camso SKS 753 provides versatility and optimal durability on mixed and hard surfaces, while the Camso SKS 532 delivers superior traction on soft soil surfaces. Click for more...

Choosing the Right Tires Decreases Downtime Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Herman Ciardullo, president of Oakridge Landscaping, was absolutely clear about his reasons for switching to a new tire supplier for his skid steer fleet. “We can't afford flats — that's the bottom line,” Ciardullo said. “With wages for four or five crew on a job, waiting four hours with a machine that's down for a tire repair or a plug, it's not smart business. Click for more...

Log Splitter Attachment Mobilizes for On-Site Demonstrations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Eric Ransome, owner of Atlantic Excavator Attachments, has taken to the road to demonstrate how his Black Splitter log splitter attachments can optimize firewood processing, wood chipping, and mulch processing operations. He has been traversing the Mid-Atlantic region conducting free on-site demonstrations to accomplish the mission. Ransome embarked on this campaign after recognizing that previous on-site demonstrations successfully conveyed the transformative power of this log splitter attachment. Click for more...

University Welcomes New $200M Student Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the first time in more than three decades, the University of Kentucky's student center is getting a makeover. Construction crews in Lexington have gutted a large portion of the historic structure, which provides dining, recreational and entertainment options, and houses the Center for Student Involvement and Student Government Association. “The student center is undergoing its first renovation and expansion in over 30 years,” said John Herbst, the student center's executive director. Click for more...

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