Skid Steer Loaders

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...

AIM Attachments Offers Skid Steer Grapple Buckets →

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 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...

Proper Operation Key to Extending Skid Steer Tire Life →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Skid steer tires are the Rodney Dangerfields of the construction industry’s most versatile vehicle — they get no respect. When working well, they are taken for granted. But when there’s a problem, such as a productivity draining flat, the tire receives all the blame. Spending their service lives on hazardous construction locales, these job-site juggernauts are all too familiar with abuse, but the question remains: do they deserve much of the blame for poor performance or is there more one can do to extend product life and performance? For the most part, the solution to better tire performance lies with the operator. Click for more...

Engineer Wins New Holland Skid Steer at 2007 Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Michael Smith, a city engineer from St. George, Utah, hit the jackpot at this year’s World of Concrete construction industry event in Las Vegas — and won a New Holland L175 SuperBoom skid steer loader. The L175 skid steer will be delivered to Smith by Rasmussen Equipment Company, the local New Holland dealer in Salt Lake City. In honor of the 35th anniversary of the New Holland skid steer loader, New Holland offered the L175 SuperBoom skid steer loader — the newest addition to New Holland’s skid steer loader line — as the grand prize of its “One-Armed Bandit” promotion. Click for more...

Dominion Offers Over-the-Tire Tracks for Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dominion Equipment Parts unveiled its over-the-tire tracks in February at the auctions in Florida. The newest component to the Virginia-based company’s line-up, the tracks allow contractors to take skid steers places they never could before, said Spokesman Chip Bukoski. The track would allow an operator to get better traction in mud and provide better flotation in wet conditions. “There are so many skid steers out there, this was a natural addition to our product line-up,” he said. Click for more...

John Deere Reinforces Booms on Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Deere CT 322 and CT 332 combine breakout forces with reinforced booms, thick upper links, large cooling capacity and large fuel tanks, according to Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. “These machines were designed with rigorous compact track loader applications in mind — they can absorb the higher loads from increased pushing power and breakout forces,” Zupancic said. Click for more...

Allied-Gator Skid-Pac Model 1000 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products LLC’s addeed the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to their 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...

Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...

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