Skid Steer Loaders

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...

Volvo to Unveil C-Series Feller Buncher in Nova Scotia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A live exhibition of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new C-Series heavy-duty tracked feller bunchers at DEMO International 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 18 to 20, 2008, will introduce to the forest industry the first of three new Volvo feller buncher models that will hit the market in early 2009. There are three models in the new C-Series feller buncher product range — the 37-ton (33.5 t), full swing radius Volvo FB3800C, the 30-ton (27 t) short swing radius Volvo FB2800C and the 30-ton zero swing radius Volvo FBR2880C. Click for more...

Cat’s Compact TH255 Loads Up on Power, Maneuverability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The TH255 super compact telehandler is a wholly new model in the Caterpillar line and offers compact dimensions and increased maneuverability for efficient work in tight areas. Despite its size, the TH255 has a rated load capacity of 5,500 lbs. (2,500 kg), lift height of 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) and capacity at maximum reach of 1,850 lbs. (839 kg). Equipped with a universal skid steer coupler, the TH255 can handle a variety of work tools including forks, hooks, buckets, augers and brooms. Click for more...

Multi Machine Touts Ease of Changing Out Rubber Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Multi Machine of Hampton, N.J., sells rubber tracks all across the nation to customers ranging from small contractors to large dealers. “We ship all over the country using very inexpensive shipping, said Eric Druckenmiller, sales manager of Multi Machine. “We sell Summit and Traxter tracks, all high quality, guaranteed to fit, brand new and backed by a warrantee. Summit is our own exclusive brand, the quality of which many customers now realize and request.”It is rare for Multi Machine to install the tracks, because, Druckenmiller said, “it’s no big deal to install them. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Donates Equipment to Fair →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 10,000 animals were on exhibit this year at the Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 to Aug. 10 at 640 South 84th St. in West Allis, Wis. A lot of mouths to feed every day and a lot of clean up. That’s why Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, 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. Stop by for a demonstration of the Case equipment in action. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Adds New Compact Equipment Dealership →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has added another Volvo compact equipment dealer to its expanding distribution network. The Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) branch in Elkridge (Baltimore), Md., is now representing the comprehensive line of Volvo compact wheel loaders and excavators and skid steer and backhoe loaders. The appointment of VCES-Elkridge was effective May 1, 2008. The Elkridge branch has been in its market serving customers for more than 50 years. Click for more...

No R&R for Little R Site Prep Amid Spike in Mulching Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Clearing land in Georgia has been evolving over the last few years. In the past, clearing land consisted of cutting trees and brush, pushing all the debris into piles and burning it. But now, faced with environmental concerns on top of the drought conditions that exist in most Georgia counties, clearing land has taken on a new look. Mulching trees and brush down to ground level has become a trend that is economically and environmentally advantageous while lessening the chances of fire outbreaks. Click for more...

Fecon Updates Bull Hog With HDT Rotor System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fecon Inc.’s Bull Hog skid steer mulchers offer the same durability and reliability as the original Bull Hog mulchers, but now features an HDT (Heavy Duty Tooling) rotor system. The new Bull Hog offers 20 percent more production, lower fuel consumption, reduced maintenance and better sizing, according to the manufacturer. Rounded skid shoes help to reduce material build up on the ground and two new push bar options give versatility for handling material. Click for more...

Manufacturers Begin to Tout Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors trying to cope with zooming fuel costs have short-term and long-term options. They can immediately take steps to operate their heavy equipment as efficiently as possible, though many contractors already are squeezing every last ounce of efficiency from machines and crews. For the longer haul, they must weigh the dollars and sense of updating fleets with new generations of equipment that feature fuel-sipping technology. Click for more...

CNH Parts & Service Unveils New Skid Steer Sweepstakes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH Parts & Service has launched a new, original “Rethink Rebuild” sweepstakes. Customers visiting the Case Construction Web site will have the opportunity to register to win a two-year lease on a 2008 420 skid steer loader as part of Case’s larger “Rethink Rebuild” initiative — a special program designed to help Case owners extend the life of their older machines. Click for more...

PT-80 Offers Independent, Multi-Suspension Undercarriage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Replacing the former SR-80 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-80 features an independent and multi-suspension undercarriage as well as a comfortable cab interior. As with the former SR-80, the 80.5 hp (60 kW) PT-80 is equipped with a durable rubber track undercarriage. Featuring a multi-level suspension system, it uses 16 bogie wheels per track, which flex independently to maximize ground contact. Click for more...

PT-50 Spreads the Weight With 24 Wheels in Undercarriage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV’s PT-50 mid-sized rubber track loader replaces ASV’s former RC-50 model, which was introduced in 2002 as a machine that dramatically improves traction, digging, earthmoving and cycle times over traditional skid steer loaders. As with the former RC-50, the 50-hp (37.3 kW) PT-50 uses ASV’s undercarriage technology with suspension that maximizes traction and flotation while giving operators a comfortable ride. Click for more...

FAE USA Distributors Gather for Meeting, Demo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FAE USA Inc. distributors from all across the United States converged in Flowery Branch, Ga., May 15 and 16 for its annual dealer meeting and new product demonstration. Attendees stayed at Lake Lanier Islands’ Emerald Point Hotel and Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands, Ga. After a dealer meeting at Emerald Point, attendees were bused to the main office of FAE USA in Flowery Branch for a quick lunch and an opportunity to see the entire stock of equipment and parts, as well as a brief demonstration of a brand new rock crusher product that had been shipped to Georgia for the event. Click for more...

ASV Maximizes Traction, Flotation With New PT-70 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Replacing the former SR-70 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-70 features a modern cab, an advanced rubber track undercarriage with suspension, a high-performance hydraulic system, enhanced ground clearance and a precision-balanced chassis. As with the former SR-70, the 71-hp (53 kW) PT-70 is designed with careful attention to geometry and distribution of machine weight. Click for more...

The Day Traffic Stopped →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Road construction projects, though as varied as the roads themselves, have a few things in common: tight deadlines, tight spaces and traffic. But when the Tennessee Department of Transportation saw the scope of the job to improve I-40 in downtown Knoxville, planners knew they had a problem. So they found a fix — a SmartFIX. Instead of partially closing the roadway, the fix called for closing the whole thing, not just for a day or a few hours, but for 14 months. Click for more...

Case Upgrades Skid Steers With Tier III Certification →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case’s 400 Series 3 line of skid steer loaders features more powerful engines, a redesigned cab and improved serviceability for all models. Clean-burning, Tier III certified engine power is now available on the Case 410, 420, 430, 435, 440, 445, 450 and 465 skid steers. With engine improvements come increases in power across the board, with net power for the line ranging from 57 to 83 hp (42 to 62 kW). Click for more...

Komatsu SK1026-5 Skid Steer Designed to Tackle Tough Project Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The SK1026-5 skid steer loader is designed to withstand the toughest applications without yielding engine power and performance. It is equipped with Komatsu’s Automatic Power Control (APC) and a standard two-speed transmission. Its features allow the operator to maximize productivity and uptime on the job site, according to the manufacturer. The SK1026, with an operating weight of 8,068 lbs. (3,660 kg) is powered by Komatsu engine with a net power of 84 hp (62.6 kW). Click for more...

JCB Upgrades Skid Steer, Tracked Compact Loader Range →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s skid steer and compact tracked loader range has been upgraded with an improved cab environment and controllability and an upgraded transmission power-management system. Hydraulic pressures and flows have been boosted across both the wheeled and tracked model ranges, resulting in improvements in breakout forces and attachment performance. The two largest models, the 190 and 1110, are now powered by JCB’s DieselMax engines, which are both Tier III-compliant. Click for more...

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