Skid Steer Loaders

Laser Attachment on Bobcat Skid Steer Makes the Grade →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DayCo Concrete Co. Inc., Chanhassen, Minn., has been using Bobcat loaders with a laser-controlled grader attachment for commercial and industrial concrete flatwork for the past 13 years. Previously, the company used a Bobcat skid-steer loader or a dozer with a bucket and a grade rod and laser or transit to periodically check grade throughout the grading process. Today the company operates two 7-ft.-wide (2.1 m) Bobcat grader attachments, mounted on Bobcat compact track loaders with a laser system. Click for more...

Contractor Stays the Course Through Saturated Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On a golf course, water hazards can prove to be a challenge for those who walk the links. At Hampton Pointe near Hilton Head, S.C., water is already proving to be a challenge while the course is still under construction. NewCourse Golf Inc., based in Carthage, N.C., is constructing a 200 acre course designed by Jack Nicklaus as part of an 850 acre residential development with more than 30 acres of wetlands within the 18-hole, 7,322-yd. Click for more...

New Holland Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the company’s first skid steer loader, the New Holland L35, which was introduced in 1972. “Thirty-five years ago, New Holland introduced the L35 skid steer loader — the first skid steer loader in the construction industry with ROPS and a vertical parallel lift boom system,” said Terry Sheehan, vice president, New Holland Construction. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces Four Powerful Skid Steer Loaders →

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 is enhanced with 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...

D-Series Track Loaders Deliver Performance, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature new fuel efficient engines with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access. The 953D and 963D track-type loaders are powered by the Cat C6.6 ACERT Technology engine that delivers 148 hp (110 kW) in the 953D and 189 hp (141 kW) in the 963D. Click for more...

New Caterpillar Track Loaders Increase Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature a new fuel efficient engine with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access. The 953D and 963D track-type loaders are powered by the Cat C6.6 ACERT Technology engine that delivers 148 hp (110 kW) in the 953D and 189 hp (141 kW) in the 963D. Click for more...

Contractor Hits Ace With Laser System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lower Bros. Co. Inc. a family-owned business based in Birmingham, Ala., has been building public and private tennis courts since 1965. It also has the distinction of being one of the earliest — if not the first — to use a Bobcat loader and grader attachment with a laser system. That began in 1990. Currently, the company owns three Bobcat grader attachments. All are outfitted for laser operation and are used with Bobcat 763 skid steer loaders. Click for more...

New Holland L175 Boasts Fast Boom, Bucket Cycle Times →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The New Holland L175 skid steer loader has a high lift capacity to operating unit weight ratios. With a 2,000 lb. (908 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 has a New Holland turbocharged engine rated at 60 gross hp (44.7 kW). “The L175 includes many of the same features available on New Holland’s other skid steer models, such as the Supper 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...

Equipment Pushes Through Tough Clay for R.S. Braswell →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Working in the clay soil of North Carolina can present some difficult challenges, especially when it gets wet. Jason Ward from Concord, N.C., relies on his T300 compact track loader and 341 compact excavator to keep working even when ground conditions aren't at their best. After he traded two rubber tire skid steer loaders for a Bobcat T300 in 2004, the benefits of a rubber track undercarriage started paying off immediately, Ward said. Click for more...

Va. Beach Road to Be Less a Pain in the Birdneck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... E.V. Williams Inc. has worked with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on numerous projects over the years. The latest project is the Birdneck Road widening project in Virginia Beach, Va. The Virginia Beach-based firm was awarded a $27.9 million contract to widen the two-lane road into a four-lane divided road. VDOT, Williams and the city of Virginia Beach are working together to complete the project in a safe and timely manner. Click for more...

Case Supports Tornado Relief Efforts in Greensburg →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In May, an F5 tornado left a path of destruction through Greensburg, Kan. Shortly after, Case Construction Equipment coordinated delivery of two Case compact track loaders and two Case crawler dozers to assist Kansas Homeland Security in cleanup efforts. Case has a manufacturing plant in nearby Wichita. “The events that brought us here are tragic, but all of us at Case are pleased to be able to donate the use of our equipment to assist with the cleanup effort and help the citizens of Greensburg put this tragedy behind them,” said James Hasler, vice president, Case Construction Equipment Inc. Click for more...

ASV Debuts Scout SC-50 Rubber-Tracked Utility Vehicle →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV, a manufacturer of rubber track loaders has introduced the ASV Scout SC-50. “We have been developing the Scout for nearly four years and we’ve integrated components from our time-tested Posi-Track machines,” said Brad Lemke, director of new product development at ASV. “Heavy-duty construction and dependable operation make the Scout ideal for the most rugged conditions. This is the perfect machine for construction crews, survey crews, utility companies, pipeline workers, cable crews and many other services.”The Scout’s undercarriage features the same Posi-Track technology used in ASV’s earthmoving equipment. Click for more...

Versatile Attachments Added to Worksite Pro Arsenal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has added a new attachment and made enhancements to several current products in its Worksite Pro line for skid steers and compact track loaders. The new and updated attachments include two new “dozer” blades, five vibratory rollers, four cold planers, two tillers, and two hydraulic breakers. All of these attachments are backed by John Deere parts, service and warranty coverage. Click for more...

John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires. Click for more...

JCB Robots Spawns New Track Loader From 1110 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB Robots introduced the 1110T Robot track loader. The 1110T was created from the 1110 Robot skid steer, which replaced the previous 1105 Robot with increased operating capabilities, better controllability and improved visibility. The 1110T track loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg) and is powered by a Tier II compliant 92 hp (69 kW) turbo-charged diesel engine. Its 17.7 in. Click for more...

Mustang’s 2109 Skid Steer Offers 5 Percent More Torque →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang has added a new feature to its 2109 skid steer — a 99-hp (74 kW) Cummins diesel engine. The Tier II emissions-certified, turbo-charged engine offers 305 ft. lbs. of torque — nearly 5 percent more than the previous 2109 engine. In addition to more torque and performance, the Cummins B4.5T direct-injected engine offers easier access to important maintenance points, including the dipstick, oil fill and air cleaner. Click for more...

Versatile TL150 Features Rubber Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Takeuchi TL 150 compact track loader is a 97-hp (72 kW) machine with enhanced lifting capacity and bucket breakout force. Rubber tracks combine the capabilities of a track loader with the versatility of operation on improved surfaces. High sprocket planetary final drive system provides an efficient and durable method of speed reduction and torque amplification. It also eliminates drive chains, chain cases, axles and hubs, which require periodic maintenance and could cause failure, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Hikes Lift Capacity, Horsepower in S330 Skid Steer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors needing a larger skid steer loader with more lift capacity, increased horsepower and an improved cooling system can now turn to the new S330 skid steer loader from Bobcat Company. The new Bobcat S330 skid steer loader builds upon the existing Bobcat skid steer loader line, which also includes models 463 through S300. With a 3,300-lb. (1,497 kg) rated operating capacity (ROC), the S330 becomes the company’s largest skid steer loader. Click for more...

New Holland C175 Track Loader Offers Smaller Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Meeting the needs of landscapers, construction contractors, utility and grounds maintenance contractors and others who require the features of a smaller size compact track loader, New Holland has introduced the C175, with 2,200 lbs. (998 kg) rated operating capacity and an operating weight of 7,535 lbs. (3,418 kg). Having an overall width of 71.1 in. (180.6 cm) over the tracks, a length of 129.5 in. Click for more...

Allied Construction’s Skid-Pac Puts Compaction in Motion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products LLC’s added the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to its full-product line of attachments. The Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into motion. Mounted on a skid steer, the Model 1000 now travels quickly over soil in flatwork, delivers more impact energy, has a four-function valve and maintenance-free oil splash bearing lubrication, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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