Skid Steer Loaders

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...

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...

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