Skid Steer Loaders

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...

New John Deere Grading-Heel Buckets Offer Smooth Productivity in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is expanding its lineup of easy-to-use Worksite Pro attachments with the new grading-heel buckets. Specially designed for the new Small-Frame G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and compact track loader (CTL) (317G), the grading-heel bucket attachments are ideal for customers performing final grading applications. The grading-heel buckets are similar in style and dimensions as standard dirt buckets, but feature a squared-off heel for back-dragging applications. Click for more...

Lorusso Heavy Equipment Becomes Gateway for Unique European Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A unique and highly versatile type of equipment popular in Europe has made its way to New England — and in time, with the help of a New England equipment dealer, it will be available throughout the United States. The Mecalac all-terrain HIGH SPEED skid excavator, which has changed how contractors move material and excavate in Europe, will now be exclusively available from Lorusso Heavy Equipment, located in Walpole, Mass. Click for more...

N.D. Firm's Bobcats Help to Secure Work Close to Home →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Craig and Bryan Wendt opened Valley Landscaping in 1996 as a lawn care service. Over time, the brothers' business expanded into residential landscaping, and in 2005, Barry Davidson became a partner, and the business expanded into commercial landscaping. In October 2015, Valley Landscaping moved into its new building at 4401 12th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102. The move to the new location had many benefits, including indoor and outdoor showrooms, which allow the company to showcase its work for its customers. Click for more...

Manitou Americas Gives Away 'Free Use' of a Gehl R190 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Manitou Group will be present at this year's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, in Lake Geneva, WI Tuesday, July 19 to Thursday, July 21, 2016. Specials include: Register to WIN "Free Use" of a Gehl R190 for 3 months or 150 hours, whichever comes first, discounted Ag unit pricing, and competitive trade deals. Entries for the Gehl R190 giveaway are only accepted at the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Gehl Booth. Click for more...

China's Sunward Equipment Arrives in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A major heavy equipment manufacturer based in China is looking to expand westward to the United States — with help from a dealer in Utah. Sunward Equipment Group, based in Changsha City, China, had been considering establishing a presence in the United States for several years, but momentum for the expansion picked up in 2015, when it began talking with Pacific Tri-Star of Ogden, Utah. “Sunward [Equipment] started looking at the North American market seriously in 2015, and they'd begun looking for dealer locations in the south and southeast, with intentions of setting up a North America distribution system,” said Robert Gibb, president and founder of Pacific Tri-Star. Click for more...

Small But Mighty: John Deere Adds 324E to Mid-Frame Skid Steer Line-Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When customers talk, John Deere listens and responds with machines that meet quality, performance and price point needs of every scale. The 324E skid steer is the newest addition to the mid-frame E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs), and it is a shining example of customer input in action. The new 324E skid steer packs all of the performance features of its larger-framed siblings into an agile, ultra-efficient compact design. Click for more...

CASE and CNH Industrial Contribute to Record-Breaking 2016 Victory Garden Blitz →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment and CNH Industrial donated a skid steer to the 8th Annual Victory Garden Blitz, located in the Greater Milwaukee area. Held in May, this year's event marked the record-breaking installation of 555 gardens – achieving a grand total of more than 3,000 gardens for communities throughout Milwaukee since the project started in 2009. The original Victory Garden Initiative started as a way to support the war effort during WWI and WWII. Click for more...

Virnig Manufacturing Launches V50 Open Front Brush Cutter Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s new brush cutter attachment, the Virnig V50 open front brush cutter, is designed to rough-cut dense brush and clear trees up to 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter. The three-blade cutting system, mounted to a flywheel ensuring flywheel bounces off stumps rather than catching and damaging the motor. This skid steer brush cutter also features:• Standard dual hydraulic pressure relief valves with dynamic braking to stop the 250 to 275 lb. Click for more...

Virnig Manufacturing Launches V40 Open Front Brush Cutter Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s V40 open front skid steer brush cutter attachment is designed to rough-cut dense brush and trees up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) in diameter. The three-blade cutting system, mounted to a flywheel, ensures the flywheel bounces off stumps rather than catching and damaging the motor. The cutter quickly mows trees and stumps down to the ground to limit regrowth. This skid steer brush cutter also features:• Standard dual hydraulic pressure relief valves with dynamic braking to stop the 150 to 215 lb. Click for more...

Virnig Manufacturing Launches Trencher Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s trencher attachment is designed to quickly and reliably dig trenches 36, 48, or 60 in. (91, 122 or 152 cm) deep. The direct drive Eaton motor reduces downtime and has no chains or belts. Standard flow (up to 25 gpm [94.6 Lpm]) and high flow (25 to 42 gpm [94.6 to 159 Lpm]) motor options available for usage on a wide variety of skid steers. The standard manual side-shift allows operator to dig near structures and other objects and the adjustable and removable auger clears loose soil from the trenching area. Click for more...

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