Skid Steer Loaders

New Holland Construction Contributes to United Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland’s L175 black-and-silver 35th Anniversary skid steer loader, which was showcased at several industry events across North America this past year, has been purchased by Nebraska-based New Holland dealer Klein’s Motor Electric Company in a tight 48-hour dealer bid. New Holland Construction has donated part of the sale’s proceeds to United Way of the Plains, in Wichita, Kan., home of New Holland’s global manufacturing plant for skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Werk-Brau’s Pallet Fork Frame Designed for Most Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau’s new skid steer pallet fork frame fits most skid steers with a two-pin drop-style quick attach. The 3-ft. high by 4-ft. wide by 4 ft. long (0.9 by 1.2 by 1.2 m) precision-welded frame has cab access steps on both right and left sides and is designed to allow the operator greater visibility. A pair of 4-ft. long by 4-in. wide by 1.5-in. high (10 by 10 by 3.8 cm) forks are included. For more information, call 800/537-9561 or visit www.werkbrau.com. Click for more...

Mega 600 Boasts 60-In. Mainframe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 by TrynEx International is built with a 60-in. (152 cm) long mainframe. Manufactured 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 and 2) and skid steer pivots are available to maximize the broom’s versatility. Click for more...

New Holland L175 Skid Steer Features Full 10-Ft. Lift Height →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Produced at the New Holland Construction plant in Wichita, Kan., the New Holland L175 skid steer loader features a New Holland turbocharged engine rated at 60 gross hp (44.7 kW), and has a 2,000-lb. (907 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity, a bucket breakout force of 4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) and an operating weight of 6,230 lbs. (2,826 kg). “The L175 includes many of the same features available on New Holland’s other skid steer models, such as the Super Boom vertical lift linkage for better dump height and reach, a long wheelbase for exceptional stability, fast ground speeds and no rear towers to impair visibility,” said David Daniels, New Holland brand marketing manager. Click for more...

ASV Integrates Terex Business Practices; Renamed Terex ASV →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A.S.V. Inc., acquired by Terex Corporation in March 2008, has quickly embraced the integration of important Terex business practices, designed to improve the overall customer experience. As it integrates into Terex, ASV is now doing business as Terex ASV. “From the outset, it was a strategic priority of ours to incorporate current Terex systems and capabilities that could bring additional benefits to our customers,” said Lisa Walsh, director of Corporate Affairs for Terex ASV. Click for more...

McLaren Offers PROTRAC Series Skid Steer Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... McLaren Industries PROTRAC Series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks are offered in three styles to handle virtually any job environment. Constructed with manganese-enriched steel alloy for durability, McLaren’s PROTRAC Series tracks stabilize skid steer bouncing, eliminate tire slippage, offer a variety of interchangeable shoes and are self-cleaning. The PROTRAC Series uses pins and links made of heat-treated forged chromium. Click for more...

Gehl Approves Arnco’s New Ecoflex for Skid Steers, Telehandlers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gehl Company has approved Arnco’s new ecoflex tire flatproofing fill for use on all Gehl and Mustang skid steer loaders and telehandlers. Ecoflex is an eco-friendly tire fill formulation from Arnco that consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals by using renewable and environmentally based components in the production process. The announcement was made by Arnco Marketing Manager Steven Ownby, who said Gehl has “determined that new ecoflex polyurethane flatproofing meets the design and performance criteria set forth by Gehl” after the material underwent an extensive and exhaustive testing period, which proved it to be as effective in performance as any existing fill. Click for more...

McLaren Wheels Out New Durable NU-AIR AT Tires →

From Construction Equipment Guide... McLaren Industries’s NU-AIR AT all-terrain tire for skid steers and backhoes joins the company’s NU-AIR TYRE Series semi-pneumatic tire product line. The NU-AIR AT combines the cushioned ride of pneumatic tires with the durability of solid tires for work on any terrain. Featuring strategically placed holes throughout its specifically engineered sidewalls, the NU-AIR AT is resistant to cuts and snags in severe operating conditions. Click for more...

C-Series Skid Steer Loaders Provide Advanced Control →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Four new Caterpillar C-Series skid steer loaders — 246C, 256C, 262C, 272C —feature electrohydraulic joystick control of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torque management for smooth operation and high productivity. Operator comfort, too, is upgraded with features such as an optional sealed and pressurized cab and an optional air suspension seat. Additional options, such as High Flow XPS hydraulics on each of the models, expand versatility and enable customers to equip C-Series machines specifically for the types of work they do. Click for more...

Komatsu SK1020-5 Skid Steer Features Long Wheel Base →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader has one of the longest wheel bases in its class, 45.7 in. (116 cm), giving the operator a more stable ride and a better platform for operating high flow attachments. The machine’s hydraulic self leveling (up only) bucket with 5,038 lbs. (2,290 kg) of breakout force enhances operator productivity on the job site. The 45-degree dump and 30-degree rollback angles of the bucket allow for a faster dump cycle and load retention over rough terrain. Click for more...

Operators Catch a Ride on B-Series Mini Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has improved its mini track loaders with the introduction of the B-Series MT52 and MT55. The B-Series loaders have features that improve operator safety, comfort and machine durability and meet the latest emission requirements, according to the manufacturer. Bobcat B-Series mini track loaders include an auxiliary hydraulic continuous flow shutoff lever. A new safety feature, the continuous flow shutoff lever is located on the directional control handle. Click for more...

AIM Eyes Keeping Rocks in Place With New Skid Steer Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments’s new skid steer rock bucket features an open tine layout that can be used for picking up rocks and debris while sifting out dirt. It also can be used in various lifting and clean-up tasks, as well as ground leveling. The specially designed bucket ridge helps keep rocks and debris in place while the operator continues to load. The bucket comes in 74-in. (188 cm) width and fits all skid steer loaders with the universal style mount. Click for more...

Big Iron, Fast Cars Highlight ’Italian Style’ Event in Chicago →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH was the presenting sponsor of “Italian Style,” a three-day exposition held Sept. 19 to 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. The event celebrated Italian fashion, design, technology, tourism and cuisine and was organized by the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, Midwest. CNH displayed more than 20 Case IH agriculture, New Holland agriculture, Case construction, New Holland construction and Kobelco farm and earthmoving equipment. Click for more...

Komatsu America’s CK30-1, CK35-1 Compact Track Loaders Tout Stability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s rubber-tracked compact track loaders have a wide supporting surface allowing the machines to effectively work on any type of soil, including mud and snow. The CK30-1 has an operating weight of 9,546 lbs. (4,330 kg) and the CK35-1 has an operating weight of 10,053 lbs. (4,560 kg). Both machines are powered by Komatsu engines delivering a net power of 84 hp (62.6 kW). The turbocharged and water-cooled direct fuel injection engines meet EPA emissions requirements and remain fuel-efficient without sacrificing power or productivity. Click for more...

Mustang Corrals More Horses in Its Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang compact track loader models MTL16, MTL20 and MTL25 have been revised to become models MTL316, MTL320 and MTL325. They have been updated to meet Tier III engine emissions regulations and have undergone other product improvements. A fourth Mustang track loader, model MTL312, brings the total number of track loader units in the compact equipment manufacturer’s product line to four. The upgraded models’ high-powered, Tier III EPA-certified engines meet stringent emissions standards and deliver enhanced performance. Click for more...

Cat Welcomes New Litter of Compact Rubber-Track Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils, according to the manufacturer. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage, designed and built by Caterpillar, with the chassis of their multi terrain loader counterparts, the 277C, 287C and 297C. Click for more...

ASV’s Compact PT-30 Rubber Track Loader Does Big Work in Small Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The PT-30 is ASV’s most compact rubber track loader. At only 48 in. (122 cm) wide, the PT-30 is sized to work in confined spaces, yet productive enough to replace an entire crew of hand labor. The PT-30 replaces ASV’s former RC-30 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2000. As with the former RC-30, the 33.7 hp (25.1 kW) PT-30 uses ASV’s undercarriage technology with suspension that maximizes traction and floatation while giving operators a comfortable ride. Click for more...

N.J. Wilbanks Has Developed Cherokee County for 50 Years →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family businesses pride themselves on passing the operation down from generation to generation, and Cherokee County’s N.J. Wilbanks Contractor Inc. is no exception. Celebrating 50 years in the clearing and grading business, the third generation of Wilbanks continues to prosper in northwest Georgia. In 1957, Fred Wilbanks purchased a used D6 from Yancey Bros. Co.’s old Northside Drive location and began using it to plow potatoes on his farm. Click for more...

Pa.’s Gateway Project to Open New Doors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Charles D. Armstrong owned a cork business in Lancaster, Pa., around the turn of the century. Deciding to expand his business, he built a linoleum-manufacturing facility on Liberty Street in 1907, thus founding a company that would become famous for its tile flooring. For a century Armstrong World Industries manufactured this and other products at the facility. It was a flourishing concern, which by the middle of the 1940s employed more than 7,500 workers. Click for more...

Bobcat’s American Road Tour Stops at Mall of America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of the year-long 50th anniversary celebration of the Bobcat loader, a traveling historical exhibit is visiting 23 Bobcat dealers in the United States and Canada. The Bobcat 50 Years Unleashed North American Road Tour stopped at Mall of America on Saturday, Aug. 9. Local dealer Tri-State Bobcat hosted the Bobcat 50 Years Unleashed North American Road Tour. In addition to the historic machines on display, eight cases affixed to the Road Tour trailer showcased Melroe and Bobcat collectibles and memorabilia from the past 50 years. Click for more...

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