Skid Steer Loaders

John Deere Asks Customers How to Improve Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Deere & Co. prides itself on introducing equipment that the company says is first vetted by Deere customers. This "customer advocacy group" process was cited again earlier this year in the introduction of E-Series skid steer and compact track loader models and the 644K Hybrid wheel loader. Speaking at a February introduction of the new skid steers and compact loaders, Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager of Deere’s Construction & Forestry machinery, said, "We asked hundreds of customers how we could make this equipment better. Click for more...

Attachments Expand Opportunities, Revenue Sources →

From Construction Equipment Guide... You’ve heard the old investment adage: "It takes money to make money." There’s a similar truism with construction equipment: It takes the right tools and attachments to grow a business. If your company has already invested in a skid steer loader, compact track loader or a compact excavator, then you’re already strategically positioned to expand your operation. A well-paired attachment for one or all of those machines can improve versatility, create more project control, delay the purchase of a dedicated piece of equipment and — more importantly — open up new revenue sources. Click for more...

N.Y.’s Paving Arts Does It All — Even Customer Relations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the world of Paving and Commercial Facility Maintenance, there aren’t many services Paving Arts doesn’t offer. Under the guidance of co-owners Michael Piazza and Tim Lubniewski, Paving Arts is a full-service asphalt paving, commercial facility and parking lot maintenance company. The remarkable part however, is how they manage to cater to the customer relation side of the business as well. Click for more...

ALLU Screener Crusher Bucket Improves Profitability →

The ALLU D-Series screener crusher bucket attachment works with wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage — increasing the profitability and efficiency of the operation, according to the manufacturer. The ALLU power adjustment valve promotes powerful startup and rotation allowing the attachment to efficiently screen and crush wet or dry material from 0.60 to 6-in. Click for more...

Vista Offers Web-Based Skid Steer Training Program →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vista Training, Waterford, Wisc., recently launched a new skid steer loader training module as part of its Silver Series of web-deliverable operator training programs. It is focused on helping operators to be safe and productive when operating one of these versatile machines in mining and construction. Because this program is web-based, trainees can view it any time, anywhere a high-speed internet connection is available. Click for more...

Mustang Introduces the 2500RT Track Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang’s 2500RT track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The 2500RT track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine. It delivers 243 ft. lbs. (330 Nm) of torque and up to 14,317 lbs. (6,494 kg) of tractive effort, resulting in better traction and stronger digging forces. Click for more...

Gehl Introduces the RT250 Compact Track Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gehl’s RT250 compact track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The RT250 compact track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine. The RT250 delivers 243 ft.lbs. (330 Nm) of torque and up to 14,317 lbs. (6,494 kg) of tractive effort, resulting in better traction and stronger digging forces. Click for more...

Solesbee’s Begins Skid Steer Bucket Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Solesbee’s, a manufacturer of attachments for heavy and compact machinery, has begun skid steer bucket manufacturing at its Douglasville, Ga., plant. The addition of a second shift and more production personnel has enabled the company to expand into this category. As with all attachments manufactured by Solesbee’s, each skid steer bucket is engineered for a long life and heavy duty use, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Loftness Offers TimberAx Skid Steer Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loftness’s TimberAx skid steer attachment is part of its VMLogix line of products. The TimberAx uses an exclusive knife system to cut grass, vines, brush or trees up to 6 in. (15 cm) in diameter, or intermittently cut material up to 12 in. (30.5 cm) in diameter. The 17-in. (43 cm) rotor of the TimberAx features a reverse-rotation design to lift material off the ground for proper cutting. Unlike forward-turning rotors, this design offers improved cutting performance and finer mulching without driving uncut material into the ground, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

RoadHog Introduces New Planer Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ideal for all types of asphalt milling jobs, RoadHog’s new planer attachment is completely self-contained; no hydraulic or electrical connections are required. It is compatible with any skidsteer with an SAE lift rating of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). The planer has an air-cooled Deutz diesel engine, a 6 in. (15 cm) cutting depth and is available in 18, 24 and 40 in. (45.7, 61 and 101.6 cm) cutting width. Click for more...

Remove Stumps Easily With ANBO’s New Extractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Ron Maestas, design engineering manager at ANBO Manufacturing, set out to create an innovative new attachment, he knew it would take some out-of-the-box thinking. “I was getting inquiries for an attachment that would dig up large rocks and stumps with the least amount of force or soil disturbance,” Maestas said. “There was a huge need for a new beast of burden — a beast that would apply as little burden to the land as possible.”ANBO’s new extractor does just that. Click for more...

Loftness Offers Carbide Cutter G3 Mulching Head Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of its VMLogix line of products, Loftness introduced the Carbide Cutter G3 high-performance mulching head attachment for skid steers. This new generation product incorporates the latest cutting-tooth technologies and power drive systems, while maintaining the rugged reliability expected of Loftness equipment, according to the manufacturer. The Carbide Cutter G3 is available with 51-, 61- and 71-in. Click for more...

Allu Screener Crusher Bucket Improves Profitability in a Variety of Applications →

The Allu D-Series screener crusher bucket attachment works with wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage. The Allu power adjustment valve promotes powerful startup and rotation allowing the attachment to efficiently screen and crush wet or dry material from 0.60 to 6-in. (1.5 to 15 cm) fragment sizes. Click for more...

John Deere E-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders Developed Using Customers’ ’Brigh →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere feature enhancements and improvements that were developed after extensive input from customers. The new line includes five skid steer models and four new compact track loaders, each with Interim Tier IV or Final Tier IV engines and several improvements designed to enhance operator and machine productivity. “The E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders are one of the finest examples of customer-driven product development the John Deere Commercial Worksite Products group has ever offered,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

DOC-Only Emissions Solution Leads Case Construction’s Tier IV Final Skid Steer Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced its line of skid steer loaders that meet the federal Tier IV Final emission standard with upgrades to four products in its Alpha Series line. Leading the way are the Case SR175 and SV185 medium-frame skid steers which meet the mandate with new engine technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) solution only. The SR130 and new SR160 compact frame skid steers meet Tier IV Final status using the more typical cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) with diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

Takeuchi Rolls Out New TS Series Skid Steer Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has expanded its product offering in North America with a new line of skid steer loaders. These skid steer loaders range in operating weight from 6,500 to 8,600 lbs. (2,948 to 3,901 kg), and have a rated operating capacity ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs. (680 to 1,361 kg). Powerful, compact, and highly maneuverable, the new TS Series skid steer loaders provide a blend of power, performance, durability and operator comfort. Click for more...

Case, Eagle River Derby Track Sponsor Snowmobile Championship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment will again be a sponsor of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis., which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The annual event is scheduled for Jan. 17 to 20, 2013. As part of the sponsorship, Case will provide skid steers, compact track loaders and a wheel loader to support the derby and facility in various chores, such as building the snow course, cleaning the ice course between races and moving equipment and materials. Click for more...

Georgia Recycler Changes Fleet to JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In addition to being The Fruitcake Capital of The World, Claxton, Ga., also is the home of Continental Cable Recycling (CCR), a recycling center and its sister company Custom Waste Rolloff Services, a container roll-off service. The family owned businesses were founded by Forrest Conder, first CCR in 1982, followed by Custom Waste in 2008. Working as one company, CCR-Custom Waste rents roll-off containers and swaps them out as needed and the company also handles complete waste and metal recycling needs for industrial customers on a regular basis. Click for more...

Terex PT-110G, PT-110G Forestry Compact Track Loaders Give Powerful Performance →

Terex has introduced the first in its new line of Tier IV-interim compliant compact construction equipment with the PT-110G and PT-110G Forestry compact track loaders. Featuring electronic, 4-cyclinder, turbo-powered Perkins Tier IVi diesel engines, the new Terex PT-110G compact track loaders boast 332 ft.-lb. of peak torque at 1,400 rpm, 45 gpm (170 Lpm) of hydraulic flow and a two-speed transmission that allows travel speeds up to 10 mph (16 Kmh), helping these production loaders achieve peak performance. Click for more...

Takeuchi Completes Skid Steer Loader Supply Agreement With Terex →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi Manufacturing (U.S.) Ltd. announced the completion of a new supply agreement with Terex Construction for the supply of eight new models of Takeuchi branded skid steer loaders. This agreement will provide Takeuchi with a comprehensive range of high specification, high performance, vertical and radial lift skid steers loaders to complement its existing line of compact equipment. Takeuchi’s current distribution and support channels will handle sales, rental and parts supply and customer support needs for the new skid steer loaders. Click for more...

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