Skid Steer Loaders

Virnig Manufacturing Launches V40 Skeleton Rock Bucket Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s value-priced skeleton rock bucket attachment — the V40 skeleton rock bucket skid steer attachment — is designed to pick rocks while leaving dirt and debris behind. The open “skeleton” bottom and back allows dirt and smaller unwanted material to fall through the 2.9 in. (7.3 cm) tine spacing. The raised ridge in center of tines (rock dam) and notch near tips helps secure rocks while digging. Click for more...

Virnig Manufacturing Launches V40 Standard Deck Brush Cutter Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s V40 standard deck skid steer brush cutter is designed to quickly clear and mulch brush and small trees up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) in diameter. The three-blade cutting system, mounted to a large 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 150 to 215 lb. Click for more...

Virnig Power Rake Skid Steer Designed to Grade, Rake, Level and Remove Debris →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s power rake skid steer attachment is designed to grade, rake, level and remove debris. The direct drive Eaton motor reduces downtime and is guarded from damage. The floating design keeps the rake level for a smooth, even finish. The bi-directional drum works the soil in both directions for quick seedbed preparation. Operator can manually angle the rake 25 degrees in either direction. Click for more...

John Deere Extends Warranty Coverage on Commercial Worksite Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the recent launch of the new small frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, John Deere has extended the machine warranty on all Commercial Worksite Products, including compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compact wheel loaders and compact excavators. The factory warranty on these machines will now consist of a one-year, unlimited hour, full machine warranty followed by a second-year, 2,000 hour, Powertrain and Hydraulic coverage. Click for more...

BLOG: Generosity Makes Sense →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction people are good. They generally are positive members of their community. Look at any construction contractor or local equipment dealer and peel away a few layers and you'll see evidence of their generosity. Yeah, they are pushovers for ads in the local high school yearbook and boxes of Girl Scout cookies, but they also can be generous with time, people, and equipment for other good causes. Click for more...

Camso Makes Skid Steers All-Season Ready With Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Camso, formerly Camoplast Solideal, engineers over-the-tire rubber tracks (OTT HXD) to give conventional skid steers the extra mobility to do more jobs in more places. With an ever-growing range of attachments, skid steer owners always have the right tool for the job. But many owners overlook one of the most useful of skid steer attachments: one that gives tough traction to the ground and superior floatation when needed it most. Click for more...

New Holland Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders Meet Emissions Compliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction 200 Series skid steers and compact track loaders will benefit from new, more powerful engines and Tier IV Final emissions control technology specifically tailored for each model. True to its commitment to being the Clean Energy Leader, New Holland has introduced smart solutions to meet Tier IV mandates based on operating productivity and customer needs. “With new engines, the 200 Series will not only meet the Tier IV standards, they will also have more power and capability. Click for more...

JCB Inks Deal With Local Landscape Firm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Drivers on Interstate 95 near Savannah, Ga., have probably seen JCB machines sitting outside the equipment giant's 1,000-plus acre campus as they passed by its North American headquarters. Now, due to a deal recently signed with Hutton's Landscapes of Savannah, the company's equipment will be seen in transit and working on local job sites from Richmond Hill up to Hilton Head and even into Charleston, S.C. Click for more...

Purpose Contracting Weighs in on Selecting the Right Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Having a strong base is important in asphalt and in life. For Purpose Contracting, Norway, Wis., it's the company's motto. Founded as a landscaping company 18 years ago, the company evolved into a full-service asphalt and concrete contractor with 12 employees and 15 pieces of equipment. “We take our job seriously and we install — whether it's concrete or asphalt — a good solid base. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Skid Steers Reflect Ongoing Feedback From Contractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's new skid steers are the newest models to enter the market and were designed jobsite tough to meet the demands of contractors in the United States and Canada. Using on-going feedback and advice from contractors who use these machines every day to make a living, the Wacker Neuson models provide a new experience for new and seasoned professional contractors, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Launches Common Sense Skid Steer Video →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In an effort to communicate the practicality of its skid steer design, JCB released a video on its social media channels (You Tube, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus). JCB's side-entry skid steer allows operators to safely enter the machine, just as they would any other piece of equipment, rather than climbing over a cumbersome attachment, as required by front entry models. “We are constantly looking for unique ways to communicate JCB product attributes,” said Thom Peebles, vice president of marketing of JCB North America. Click for more...

New Case Skid Steers Offer Selective Catalytic Reduction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment became the first manufacturer to offer skid steer loaders with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology with the introduction of the SR270 radial-lift skid steer and the SV300 vertical-lift skid steer. The SR270 becomes the industry's largest radial lift skid steer with a rated operating capacity of 2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg) at 90 hp. The new Tier IV Final models feature best-in-class torque, breakout force and standard auxiliary hydraulic flow, as well as the industry's widest cab with best-in-class 360-degree visibility, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Bobcat S595 Skid-Steer Loader Features Increased Performance, Higher ROC →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For operators looking for more performance and productivity in a 74-hp skid-steer loader, Bobcat Company offers the new S595. The Bobcat S595 skid-steer loader has the highest rated operating capacity (ROC) of any of the 500-series loaders in its lineup by boasting a 2,200-lb. ROC. This makes it ideal for those who need to lift and carry more material. Operators can move more material in a shorter amount of time and get more work done in the same amount of time for increased productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

No Jobs For Your Equipment? Rent It Out →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Is there a skid steer or excavator sitting idle in the yard? Rent it. That probably should be the mantra of every construction equipment-owning businessperson in North America. The demand for rental equipment is growing. Rental prices are heading up. Why not jump in the market?Renting of equipment continues to appeal for several reasons, particularly if it is needed for just a few days, weeks or months. Click for more...

JCB Demo Package Helps Contractors Tackle Tough Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has introduced a new demolition application package available across its entire range of 18 skid steer and compact track loader models. This new specialty package was designed to equip JCB skid steers with the additional durability and safety features required to meet the increasingly rigorous demands of the demolition industry. The new demolition package is available on any new JCB skid steer or compact track loader model and is factory-installed during manufacturing of the selected unit. Click for more...

John Deere Adds Nursery Fork to Worksite Pro Attachments Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Operators can tackle a variety of material-handling tasks with the new John Deere nursery fork attachment. The nursery fork (NF44) is the latest addition to the ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro attachments and is optimized to work with select John Deere E- and D-Series skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs) and most competitive models. The nursery fork boasts many key features that help drive additional productivity from a skid steer or compact track loader, including:• Ability to transport and easily position up to 44-in. Click for more...

Ditch Witch SK752 Mini-Skid Steer Features Added Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, expands its line of compact equipment with the construction-grade SK752 mini-skid steer with improved features that enable added confidence, productivity and versatility on the job, according to the manufacturer. “Landscapers, contractors and renters alike will benefit from the SK752 mini-skid steer. They’ll find the machine has all the power and functionality needed for small or midsize projects,” said Andrew Schuermann, product manager, compact equipment, of the Ditch Witch organization. Click for more...

Cool Flow Reduces Cab Overheating →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cool Flow hydraulic oil cooler from Loftness Specialized Equipment greatly reduces the risk of overheating in skid steers and hydraulically powered attachments when operating in demanding applications and hot work environments. The automatic thermostat-controlled fan provides adequate cooling to the system whenever needed to boost machine efficiency, even when an attachment is not being used, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Introduces ’myCHOICE’ Skid Steer Controls →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Skid steer and compact track loader operators need the ability to control their machines across an ever-widening range of applications. To answer that need, JCB has launched myCHOICE controls, a new controls operation software that gives operators the ability to adjust their skid steer travel and loader controls for optimal operation during finer, more precise work to faster, high-duty cycle operation. Click for more...

Ambrose Equipment Helps NEWPORT Replenish Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... NEWPORT Construction Corporation President and CEO Richard A. DeFelice grew up in the road construction business, watching both his father and grandfather work for the Watertown, Mass., public works department. As he got older, his fascination with the industry grew, to the point where he knew it was the career direction he wanted to pursue. In his 40-plus year career, he has performed at all levels, beginning in the field at the age of 17 and eventually parlaying into sales, estimating, operations, finance and partnership positions. Click for more...

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