Agricultural Equipment Articles

Crowd-Funded Company Brings Compact Innovation to Big Equipment Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The demand for compact and versatile construction equipment has risen greatly in the past few years. A multi-use vehicle that can do multiple tasks on the work site is essential for builders of all level and a Wisconsin manufacturing company is looking to jump into the market through crowdfunding. Extend Manufacturing LLC, a construction equipment manufacturer based in Wisconsin, saw the need for having one machine that's able to perform multiple tasks. Click for more...

John Deere Loads Up on 30 New Bucket Options for Four-Wheel Drive Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, John Deere is debuting its enhanced production series buckets for the 744K-II, 824K-II and 844K-III wheel loader models. The enhanced production buckets offer several new features, including an improved bucket profile, integrated narrow spill guards, bushed static bucket pin joints and optional wear plating. “In speaking with wheel loader users in the field, they drove home the fact they wanted a bucket option that would increase production and offer greater efficiency in material retention,” said John Chesterman, product marketing manager, production class four-wheel drive loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Case Announces the Availability of a Custom-Fit Waste Handling Guarding/Protection Package for Large 1021G and 1121G Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announces the availability of an all-new, custom-fit waste handling guarding/protection package for its 1021G (320 hp) and 1121G (347 hp) wheel loaders. This size class of loaders is commonly used in waste handling applications, and these Case models are regularly specified based on the power and performance of the machine, as well as the lower engine exhaust temperatures made possible by the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology. Click for more...

Lorusso Heavy Equipment Introduces New Mecalac Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lorusso Heavy Equipment (LHE) made nationwide headlines in May 2016 when it brought the Mecalac MCR skid-excavator to the Northeast U.S marketplace. Click for more...

Case Releases Limited Edition Red Skid Steer and Compact Track Loader Line in Honor of 175th Anniversary →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has rolled out 175 limited edition red skid steer and compact track loaders in honor of the company's 175th anniversary in 2017. The special edition loaders will be sold through Case construction and agricultural dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and feature special badging that honors the milestone anniversary. “The red skid steer and compact track loaders are an excellent way of connecting our construction and agricultural heritage in two core product lines that work heavily in both markets,” says John Dotto, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

John Deere Adds 20,000-Hour Warranty on 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Power Electronic Components →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is now offering a 96-month (eight-year)/20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through Oct. 31, 2018. “We continue to build confidence in our hybrid technology and the high-design life of machine components,” said Jason Daly, director, customer and product support, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

ArborWolf UltraGrinder Attachment Boosts Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The UltraGrinder by ArborWolf, Burnsville, Minn., has a radial piston motor for maximum productivity, a cushioned parallelogram mechanism for drivetrain protection and teeth on both sides of the cutting wheel to allow for dual-direction cutting. It also features Greenteeth technology as standard equipment. The UltraGrinder delivers the productivity of a dedicated stump grinder but at around one-fourth of the initial cost, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Launches Skid Steers Offering More Power, Enhanced Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is launching two new wheeled skid steer loaders — the 210 radial lift model offers a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 lbs. (950 kg), while the new 215 vertical lift model boasts an ROC of 2,150 lbs. (975 kg). The operating capacity of both the 210 and 215 models can be increased by an additional 200 lbs. (90 kg), to 2,300 lbs. (1,040 kg) and 2,350 lbs. (1,065 kg) respectively, with an optional, dealer-fitted "suitcase" counterweight kit. Click for more...

New Holland Introduces L234 Skid Steer With Greater Operating Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland's L234 skid steer loader model, has replaced the L230. One size up in weight class, the L234 is the most powerful skid steer loader in the New Holland line-up. It provides superior visibility and stability with even more power and performance for the most difficult jobsite challenges, according to the manufacturer. With its 90 hp engine, the L234 will features increased rated operating capacity (ROC) - 3,400 lbs. Click for more...

Special Guest Blog- 18 Tips to Help Minimize Operating Costs for Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Skid Steer maintenance and operating tips from Texas Final Drive. Click for more...

Advance Tires Adds L4 Solid Skid Steer Tire →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Advance Tire Inc. recently added an L4 solid skid steer tire to its solid tire line. Known as the Contender, it has an improved solid tire design with 30 percent more wearable rubber than traditional directional solid tires, according to the manufacturer. By using a heavy block tread design, the tire is expected to provide longer wear on hard surfaces. Advance also made the tire directional and used a wider block separation to make sure the Contender provides traction on unimproved surfaces such as dirt yards. Click for more...

JCB Teleskid Boasts Ability to Dig Below Its Chassis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB teleskid is a new product that can reach 60 percent farther forward than any other skid steer on the market and — in an industry first — it is the only skid steer in the world that can dig below its chassis to a depth of 3 ft. (.9 m). In addition, this new machine can reach 8 percent higher than any other skid steer, according to the manufacturer. JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said: “Through innovation this machine will surpass the expectations of our customers as the world's first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. Click for more...

Large-Frame Skid Steers, CTLs Make Big Projects Seem Smaller →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors, landscapers, farmers, rental professionals and other equipment owners who understand the value of compact equipment can now expect even more power, productivity and uptime on the job with the new John Deere large-frame G-Series skid steers (330G, 332G) and compact track loaders (331G, 333G). These machines were inspired by extensive feedback from John Deere customers looking for more productivity, better visibility and simplified service to remain competitive in their businesses. Click for more...

Tennessee Business Wins Vermeer CTX100 Mini Skid Steer Sweepstakes Contest →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The luck of the draw recently brought Vermeer yellow iron and bragging rights to doorstep of Vermeer CTX100 Mini Skid Steer Sweepstakes winner, Ross Heinen. The Operations Manager at Puryear Farms, Inc., a nursery and landscape business located in Gallatin, Tennessee, Heinen entered the contest at the 2016 Green Industry and Equipment Expo last October. “I was excited — it's always fun to get a new piece of equipment to use,” Heinen said of receiving the call from Vermeer notifying him of the contest win. Click for more...

Western Products Introduces New Oscillating Skid-Steer Mount For Snowplows →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Western Products, manufacturer of Western snow removal and ice control equipment, announces a new oscillating mount option for the Prodigy and Pro-Plus skid-steer snowplows. The mount, which attaches the snowplow to the skid-steer loader's universal plate, features six degrees of side-to-side oscillation. This new feature allows the plow to adjust to uneven terrain, providing better scraping and plowing performance. Click for more...

Gehl and Mustang to Introduce World's Largest Skid Steers and 3,200 Lbs. Vertical Lift Track Loaders at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gehl and Mustang introduced the world's largest skid steer loaders and 3,200 lbs. vertical lift track loaders at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V skid steer loaders increase the capacity and power of the previous model to 4,200 lbs. of operating capacity and 120 horsepower. The high-flow hydraulic option offers more than 40 gallons per minute, making these models massive tool carriers for heavy construction, landscaping and land clearing applications. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson's New All-Wheel Steer Wheel Loader Designed for Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's newest all-wheel steer loader is the 8115L, offering the power and capacity for larger jobs, but has a compact design to access hard to reach areas. Wacker Neuson offers a broad selection of all-wheel steer (AWS) compact wheel loaders. The unique feature of the AWS wheel loader includes a rigid one-piece chassis that prevents shifts in the center of gravity even at full turn. This ensures enhanced stability, even when working on uneven ground and maintains a constant payload. Click for more...

5 Times Heavy Equipment is Needed for Home Maintenance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sometimes heavy equipment is exactly what is needed to complete a big home project efficiently and effectively. Click for more...

Proven Cat 950 GC Wheel Loader Expands Choices For North American and European Customers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announces availability of the Cat 950 GC wheel loader for sale in North America and Europe. The 950 GC delivers solid performance and ease of use with the reliability and durability Cat machines are known for. The loader offers exceptional value that provides customers an additional choice when determining the best machine for their business. The 950 GC is proven in less regulated countries and is now configured to meet Tier IV Final/EU Stage IV emissions regulations for use in North America and Europe. Click for more...

CASE Wichita Plant Produces 300,000th CASE Skid Steer/CTL →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment announces that its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas has produced its 300,000th CASE skid steer/compact track loader. The commemorative edition TR270 compact track loader rolled off the production line on March 13th, 2017 and will be shipped to Southeastern Equipment Co. in Brunswick, Ohio. Established in 1974, the 11+ acre Wichita facility houses both skid steer loader and compact track loader product manufacturing, as well as dedicated research and development. Click for more...

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