Skid Steer Loaders

New Case Skid Steers on Way to Afghanistan →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment welcomed guests from the U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command) to the CNH plant in Wichita, Kan., to commemorate its recent military skid steer production startup. The Army’s first 25 M400W skid steers have come off the production line at CNH and are being prepared for shipping to troops in Afghanistan. Case Construction Equipment celebrated the completion of these skid steers with plant tours, special guests and executive speeches. Click for more...

New Holland Launches Contest to Find America’s Best Landscaper →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One talented landscape contractor will win a New Holland skid steer loader at the 2010 GIE+EXPO show in October. New Holland Construction is sponsoring the 2010 Landscaper’s Challenge, a nationwide contest to find the best design and build project of the year. “New Holland has focused on the landscaping industry ever since we introduced our first skid steer loader in 1972,” said Dave December, marketing manager of New Holland Construction. Click for more...

Komatsu’s SK820-5 Skid Steer Loader Includes Vertical Lift Loader Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu’s enhanced loader arm and bucket control make the SK820-5 capable of handling tough conditions without losing power or performance. Equipped with an automatic power control (APC), this control allows the operator to work at full power during any phase of the job without concern about engine stall-out. The SK820-5 features a rated operating capacity of 1,900 lbs. (862 kg), a tipping load of 3,800 lbs. Click for more...

Bobcat M-Series Loaders Feature New Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since inventing the skid steer loader more than 50 years ago, Bobcat has constantly adapted loader design to make operators more productive and comfortable. New Bobcat M-Series skid steer and compact track loaders feature the most significant design changes undertaken by the company. This new design enables the operator to accomplish more work through performance and durability enhancements that provide more power and keep the loader working longer, while increasing operator comfort through improved visibility and a more spacious and comfortable cab, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Terex Introduces Updated PT-30 Compact Track Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Terex PT-30 compact track loader is designed with a 26 percent increase in lift height, a 16 percent increase in operating capacity and a 45 percent increase in bucket rollback to enhance its production while continuing to offer operators the compact and maneuverable operation of its predecessor. “We continue to enhance our compact track loader lineup based on feedback from our distributors and customers,” said Rick Harris, senior product manager, Terex Construction Americas. Click for more...

Terex Updates PT-30 Compact Track Loader →

Case Awards New Skid Steer Loaders to Rockin’ Block Party Sweepstakes Winners →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has awarded each of the three winners of its Rockin’ Block Party sweepstakes with a new Case 430 skid steer loader valued at more than $47,000. A random drawing conducted Dec. 14 selected American Abatement, San Antonio, Texas; WWF Construction, Winnipeg, Manitoba; and R-Crow Construction, Terrell, Texas, as grand prize sweepstakes winners. “The response to the Rockin’ Block Party celebration was extraordinary,” said Ion Warner, senior director of marketing. Click for more...

Utility Vehicles Help Maintain Special Vineyard Property →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Maintaining property that ranges from ocean beaches to mature hardwood forests can be a challenge. For the Trustees of Reservations staff on Martha’s Vineyard island, the job is easier with the right equipment — a pair of Bobcat 2200 utility vehicles. The Trustees of Reservations is a non-profit, private land trust that manages 25,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts. This unique organization preserves and maintains 99 properties of exceptional scenic, historic and ecological value for the use and enjoyment of the public. Click for more...

Vermeer S800TX Mini Skid Steer Offers Versatile Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermeer Corporation’s S800TX mini skid steer features a rated tip capacity of 2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg) and rated SAE operating capacity of 840 lbs. (381 kg), all in a compact frame, enabling contractors to lift and transport pallets and bucket loads in and around confined spaces. “Our customers wanted more lifting capacity and increased performance in a small package,” said Jon Kuyers, compact and utility segment manager of Vermeer. Click for more...

Deere’s Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown Takes a ’D-Tour’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown takes a “D-Tour” with the launch of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), including stops at trade shows and real job sites. Video from the tour’s first stop, the ICUEE Demo Expo in Louisville, Ky., is now up on www.skidsteersmackdown.com. In it, contractors give their impressions of the new units right after tackling a Smackdown-type course. Click for more...

907H Rounds Out Cat Compact Wheel Loader Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 907H, the latest addition to the Cat compact wheel loader range, fits between the 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net hp (52 kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station. Click for more...

D-Series Skid Steers, CTLs Include Customer-Inspired Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The introduction of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) is the culmination of years of research and a partnership with skid steer owners and operators from around the world — all to ensure D-Series operators have the comfort, features and performance needed to do their best work. “We’ve listened to what customers told us they wanted in skid steer and compact track loaders, and we’ve responded with nine new models that incorporate their suggestions,” said Gregg Zupancic, Deere’s product marketing manager for skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Bradco Trencher Attachment Line Replaces Dedicated Equipment at Fraction of the Cost →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Bradco trencher line by Paladin Construction Group, a complement to compact and standard skid steer loaders or tractors, includes the Bradco 330, 612, 615, 615F, 625 and 640. Cutting depths range from 24 up to 60 in. (61 to 152 cm) and cutting widths of 3 up to 12 in. (7.6 to 30.5 cm). Both standard and high flow models are available. The entire Bradco trencher line provides several tooth options, including cup, shark and rock and frost teeth, to meet a job’s individual requirements. Click for more...

Bobcat to Consolidate Operations in North Dakota →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is transferring all North American machinery production to its original manufacturing facility in Gwinner, N.D. This will result in discontinuing production at Bobcat’s Bismarck, N.D., plant by the end of 2009. Currently, Bobcat mini excavators, the Toolcat utility work machine, the S70 skid steer loader and mini track loaders are made in Bismarck, while all other Bobcat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and all-wheel steer loaders are manufactured in Gwinner. Click for more...

Bradco 485 Backhoe Turns Skid Steer Or Tractor Into Versatile Digging Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Bradco 485 backhoe by Paladin Construction Group increases utilization of skid steer loaders and tractors. At 665 lbs. (301.6 kg) without a bucket, its compact size allows operators to easily move the unit around the job site and provides a maximum digging depth of 8 ft., 5 in. (2.5 m). The full 180-degree dual-cylinder swing rotation provides equal power in both directions. A 10-ft., 7-in. (3.2 m) horizontal reach from the swing post places dirt away from the digging area and minimizes the need to move the machine. Click for more...

With Laser Equipment, Bobcat Compact Track Loaders Complete Work Formerly Done by Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trace Construction, a concrete contractor based near Indianapolis, Ind., uses Bobcat compact equipment and innovative technology to do the same jobs typically done by larger equipment. With Bobcat equipment, Trace Construction completes jobs more efficiently and with less cost, according to the company. Large Jobs, Small EquipmentTrace Construction does concrete work for new distribution centers, big box retail stores, warehouses, hospitals and schools. Click for more...

Skid Steer Grapple Buckets Join AIM Attachments Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of skid steer attachments. One heavy-duty attachment in the AIM skid steer lineup is the grapple bucket. AIM grapple buckets combine the top features of a low profile bucket, including heavy-duty construction and high visibility design, with the added clamping ability of dual grapple arms. Both cylinders offer guards to protect them from debris and limbs. A reinforced bottom is included for added durability. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Donates Iron to Fair in Wis. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 10,000 animals are on exhibit this year at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 6 through 16. The event takes place at 640 South 84th St. in West Allis, Wis. That’s a lot of mouths to feed every day and a lot of clean up, which is why Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, has donated a Case 621E wheel loader and a Case 420 Series 3 skid steer loader to handle the feed, hay and manure during the State Fair. Click for more...

Bobcat Co. Donates Historical Records to Smithsonian →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History now houses Bobcat Co. records chronicling the evolution of a maker of nimble loaders, which replaced pitchforks in turkey barns, into a global construction industry giant. Bobcat, which is known for its skid steer loaders, announced the donation of thousands of pounds of company records to the museum on June 5. The company, which also makes other light construction equipment, is based in West Fargo, N.D. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Hosts Block Party in Wis. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, celebrated the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the Case skid steer with a Rockin’ Block Party at its Eau Claire facility, 2525 Alpine Road, on June 13. A crowd of more than 100 attended the event. Representatives from Habitat for Humanity accepted a donation of $2,269, which included $1,000 each from Miller-Bradford & Risberg and Case, and all proceeds from the food sales. Click for more...

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