Skid Steer Loaders

JCB Presents ’Dealer of Excellence’ Awards at Skid Steer Revolution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During the recent “Skid Steer Revolution” small platform skid steer launch event held March 6 to 8, 2012, in Savannah, Ga., JCB recognized several North American dealerships as “Dealers of Excellence.” In addition, JCB recognized three dealerships for their outstanding achievements during 2011. JCB determines the recipients of its North American Dealer of Excellence awards based on the following criteria: market share; retail performance vs. Click for more...

New Holland Marks 40 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is celebrating 40 years of manufacturing skid steer loaders — compact, fast-moving and versatile machines found on almost every construction, landscaping and agriculture project. The company’s entry in the skid steer loader category began in 1972 with the introduction of the L35 — the industry’s first vertical lift skid steer loader equipped with the Super Boom lift linkage. Click for more...

Liftech Provides New Technology Experience for Alfred State →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liftech Equipment Companies recently provided the ability for Alfred State College students to experience a new technology and design in skid steer equipment. The skid steer, loaned to the university for training, was used during a lecture, conducted by Mark Payne. “The Liftech team provided an opportunity for at least 38 students to experience the JCB 320T and the new generation of skid steer/track loader technology,” said Payne. Click for more...

JCB Hosts ’Skid Steer Revolution’ at Its Headquarters in Savannah →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB dealers and guests converged on the North American Headquarters of JCB, Savannah, Ga., on March 7 for “The Skid Steer Revolution.” In all, 33 countries were represented at this event which was the official unveiling of the new generation of small platform skid steer and compact track loaders completely designed, developed, engineered and manufactured in North America for global distribution. Click for more...

JCB Adds Eight Small Platform Skid Steer, Compact Track Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is building upon the success of its new generation skid steer and compact track loader line with the addition of eight new small platform machines. The eight new machines — the 135, 155, 175, 190 and 205 skid steers and the 150T, 190T and 205T compact track loaders — complement JCB’s nine large platform new generation models launched in November 2010. These smaller skid models are more maneuverable in tight, confined areas and are easily transported from job site to job site. Click for more...

JCB Unveils New Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

Caterpillar Takes Trade Writers on Tour of N.C. Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Immerse trade writers for three days in Caterpillar small construction equipment and what is the one-word takeaway? Engineering. Obviously, a lot of things are going on under that Caterpillar Yellow paint. “When the engineers talk to a customer to see what a company values, and design it in, it shows up well in the new equipment,” said Deke Yeargin, senior project engineer and site manager of a Cat engineering and test facility in Clayton, N.C. Click for more...

Case Partners With Eagle River Derby Track for Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided 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. Case provided select equipment to the Eagle River derby track for cleaning and building the snow course. Click for more...

LiuGong’s Midsize 385A, Compact 365A Skid Steer Loaders Join Product Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong’s 385A midsize production class skid steer loader is a multipurpose machine for construction site work and powering numerous skid steer attachments. LiuGong’s 365A compact skid steer is a versatile loader and tool carrier suitable for landscaping work and industrial lift and place applications. The 82.6-hp (61.5 kW) 385A skid steer is the largest in LiuGong’s loader lineup. Click for more...

Dual Dozer Enables Machine Adaptablility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with enhanced accuracy and machine adaptability. The mount allows the blade to operate independent of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor. The laser controlled grading box is constantly and automatically adjusting on both right and left edges by two hydraulic cylinders, which maintain a precise grade level with a sub-grade accuracy within one-eighth of an inch. Click for more...

Vermeer S450TX Mini-Skid Steer Offers Customization With Engine, Track, Attachment Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermeer Corporation completes its family of mini-skid steers with the addition of the S450TX. The newest member of the Vermeer mini-skid steer family is well-suited for rental customers, as well as landscapers and general contractors who need a compact machine that can perform various tasks. A 500-lb. (226.8 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity with a 1,430-lb. (648.6 kg) tipping capacity gives the S450TX a lot of muscle for its size. Click for more...

Cat Introduces New Skid-Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 272D skid-steer loader and 299D compact track loader, replacing their C Series predecessors, are now joined by a pair of high-performance counterparts, the 272D XHP and 299D XHP, which are the largest, most powerful skid-steer and compact track loaders Caterpillar has ever built. The new D Series models build on the features of the C Series by adding a more powerful engine, the Cat C3.8, which meets Stage IIIB and Tier IV Interim emissions standards, and by incorporating design features that further enhance lifting, digging and work-tool performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case Partners with Eagle River Derby Track For Snowmobile Championship Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... TOMAHAWK, Wis. Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided 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. Case provided select equipment to the Eagle River derby track for cleaning and building the snow course. Click for more...

Case Donates Skid Steer Cutaway to Northwest Iowa College →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment recently donated a cutaway training model of a Case skid steer loader to the heavy equipment operation and maintenance program at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa. Roger Solberg, heavy equipment operations and maintenance instructor at NWICC, said the program’s 25 students will begin using the machine during the upcoming semester’s studies, including breaking down, re-assembling and re-installing the engine. Click for more...

SweepEx Mega 600 Offers 60-in. Sweeping Surface →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 is built with a 60-in. (152 cm) long mainframe. Ideal for a wide variety of applications including cleanup of dirt, leaves, snow, material spills, standing water, steel shavings and gravel, the SweepEx Mega Series broom attachment is adaptable to most service vehicles. Mounting kits for forklifts, bucket lips, three-point hitches (class 1 & 2) and skid-steer pivots are available to maximize the broom’s versatility. Click for more...

Telehandler Rises to the Top as a Solution for Debris Removal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Danny Manley, owner and president of AquaProof Inc., used to spend three days and hundreds of dollars hauling loads of dirt and concrete to the dump every single time he and his crew finished up a job. He realized he needed a better solution. Exploring his options led to a simple machine switch that’s saving Manley and his AquaProof crew thousands of dollars and many hours of tedious labor. AquaProof Inc. Click for more...

Skid Steer Snow Removal Attachments: Right Conditions, Right Size, Right Application →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With winter right around the corner, it is time to dust off your skid steer snow attachments and take inventory to confirm you have the necessary equipment to meet the season’s demands. From blades and sweepers to pushes, snow blowers and buckets, understanding the uses and benefits of each is crucial to have a productive and efficient snow removal team. Weather conditions, application requirements and size are all important factors in deciding what snow removal attachments you need to move more snow faster. Click for more...

Snowlift Battles Winter Blasts Alongside Gehl, All Island →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Mother Nature decides to send a blast of winter weather to several major metropolitan airports in the Northeast, Snowlift is there, answering the call. Founded in 1958, Snowlift has extensive experience in the removal of snow from aeronautical and non-aeronautical areas of airports. Snowlift has contracts for the removal of snow in airports including New York’s JFK and Laguardia; Boston’s Logan; Chicago’s Midway; Newark airport; Teterboro airport; and others. Click for more...

New Holland ’Gives Back’ Through Community Service →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is a leading sponsor of the Professional Landcare Network’s inaugural PLANET Gives Back community service project in Louisville, held in conjunction with PLANET’s 2011 Green Industry Conference and the 2011 Green Industry & Equipment Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center. New Holland will be donating a New Holland L225 skid steer loader, including a bucket and pallet fork, to help dig and load and move mulch, stone and other materials used to enhance four facilities in downtown Louisville. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Announces 2011 Extreme Dream Contest Winner →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction and Turf magazine named Brandon Vaughan, Toms Creek Nursery and Landscaping, Denton, N.C., as the winner of the “2011 Extreme Dream contest.” The grand prize — a New Holland L218 skid steer loader worth more than $35,000 — was presented to Vaughan during an award ceremony on Oct. 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with the 2011 GIE+EXPO. Click for more...

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