Agricultural Equipment Articles

Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA320-7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The WA320-7 is a powerhouse - that will guzzle less fuel. Click for more...

Volvo CE’s Shippensburg, PA Production Hub sees the First US-built Wheel Loaders Roll off a Ne →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo CE makes a comittment to offer customers products "Made by Americans, for Americans." Click for more...

Southern California Recycling Facility Doubles Productivity with Hyundai Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The HL740-9 Hyundai wheel loader has helped Direct Disposal with its strong performance. Click for more...

Loftness Offers TimberAx Skid Steer Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loftness’s TimberAx skid steer attachment is part of its VMLogix line of products. The TimberAx uses an exclusive knife system to cut grass, vines, brush or trees up to 6 in. (15 cm) in diameter, or intermittently cut material up to 12 in. (30.5 cm) in diameter. The 17-in. (43 cm) rotor of the TimberAx features a reverse-rotation design to lift material off the ground for proper cutting. Unlike forward-turning rotors, this design offers improved cutting performance and finer mulching without driving uncut material into the ground, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

John Deere Produces 250,000th Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division marks a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory on March 1. The model 310SK backhoe loader was purchased by Phoenix-based NPL Construction Co., who took delivery of the machine at a special ceremony at the Dubuque Works facility. “Backhoes have been our bread and butter since the first model rolled off the line over 40 years ago,” said Byron Taylor, plant manager at the John Deere Dubuque Works. Click for more...

RoadHog Introduces New Planer Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ideal for all types of asphalt milling jobs, RoadHog’s new planer attachment is completely self-contained; no hydraulic or electrical connections are required. It is compatible with any skidsteer with an SAE lift rating of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). The planer has an air-cooled Deutz diesel engine, a 6 in. (15 cm) cutting depth and is available in 18, 24 and 40 in. (45.7, 61 and 101.6 cm) cutting width. Click for more...

Remove Stumps Easily With ANBO’s New Extractor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Ron Maestas, design engineering manager at ANBO Manufacturing, set out to create an innovative new attachment, he knew it would take some out-of-the-box thinking. “I was getting inquiries for an attachment that would dig up large rocks and stumps with the least amount of force or soil disturbance,” Maestas said. “There was a huge need for a new beast of burden — a beast that would apply as little burden to the land as possible.”ANBO’s new extractor does just that. Click for more...

Loftness Offers Carbide Cutter G3 Mulching Head Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of its VMLogix line of products, Loftness introduced the Carbide Cutter G3 high-performance mulching head attachment for skid steers. This new generation product incorporates the latest cutting-tooth technologies and power drive systems, while maintaining the rugged reliability expected of Loftness equipment, according to the manufacturer. The Carbide Cutter G3 is available with 51-, 61- and 71-in. Click for more...

Allu Screener Crusher Bucket Improves Profitability in a Variety of Applications →

The Allu D-Series screener crusher bucket attachment works with wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage. The Allu power adjustment valve promotes powerful startup and rotation allowing the attachment to efficiently screen and crush wet or dry material from 0.60 to 6-in. (1.5 to 15 cm) fragment sizes. Click for more...

450F Design Enhancements Include More Power, Efficient Electronic Control →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new four-wheel-drive Cat 450F backhoe loader center pivot complements the durability, reliability, and lifting performance of its 450E predecessor with a more efficient overall design, including more horsepower, electronic control of the hydraulic system, serviceability improvements, and added operator comfort and convenience, according to the manufacturer. Powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT engine meeting U.S. Click for more...

Doosan DL250 Wheel Loader Provides Increased Horsepower, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The upgraded interim Tier IV-compliant (iTIV) DL250-3 offers several improvements that enhance its productivity and comfort for moving materials in infrastructure projects, as well as building, site development and livestock production applications. The new DL250-3 does more than meet the iTIV regulations, as its improvements have been designed to result in increased performance and greater reliability. Click for more...

John Deere E-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders Developed Using Customers’ ’Brigh →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) from John Deere feature enhancements and improvements that were developed after extensive input from customers. The new line includes five skid steer models and four new compact track loaders, each with Interim Tier IV or Final Tier IV engines and several improvements designed to enhance operator and machine productivity. “The E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders are one of the finest examples of customer-driven product development the John Deere Commercial Worksite Products group has ever offered,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

DOC-Only Emissions Solution Leads Case Construction’s Tier IV Final Skid Steer Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced its line of skid steer loaders that meet the federal Tier IV Final emission standard with upgrades to four products in its Alpha Series line. Leading the way are the Case SR175 and SV185 medium-frame skid steers which meet the mandate with new engine technology and a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) solution only. The SR130 and new SR160 compact frame skid steers meet Tier IV Final status using the more typical cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) with diesel particulate filter (DPF). Click for more...

Case 521F Wheel Loader Achieves Advanced Performance, Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s 521F wheel loader offers customers a 12 percent increase in fuel efficiency over the previous E Series model, while delivering faster acceleration and quicker cycle times. The machine is available in standard Z-bar, extended reach and tool-carrier models, and is the latest offering in the company’s F Series wheel loader line, which boasts premium features and industry-leading performance, productivity and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Ease of Operation, Fuel Efficiency Drive John Deere 644K Hybrid Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new 644K Hybrid wheel loader from John Deere is now available for value-driven customers looking to lower owning and operating costs. The 644K Hybrid utilizes two sources of energy: diesel and electric. The hybrid loader captures regenerated energy as it’s being created and uses it to power the machine. “John Deere is committed to delivering the right hybrid solutions to meet our customer needs today, tomorrow and well into the future,” said Andrew Kahler, engine and driveline product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Volvo CE Consolidates American Production With Backhoe Loader Investment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In a bid to streamline production and gain efficiencies of scale, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced that, as part of a strengthening of its industrial footprint in the Americas, regional production of backhoe loaders will move from its current production facility, in Tultitlán, Mexico, to a newly enlarged facility in Pederneiras, Brazil. In addition to local production for the Latin American market, backhoes produced in Pederneiras will be exported to North America and other markets. Click for more...

Takeuchi Rolls Out New TS Series Skid Steer Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has expanded its product offering in North America with a new line of skid steer loaders. These skid steer loaders range in operating weight from 6,500 to 8,600 lbs. (2,948 to 3,901 kg), and have a rated operating capacity ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs. (680 to 1,361 kg). Powerful, compact, and highly maneuverable, the new TS Series skid steer loaders provide a blend of power, performance, durability and operator comfort. Click for more...

Case, Eagle River Derby Track Sponsor Snowmobile Championship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment will again be a sponsor of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis., which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The annual event is scheduled for Jan. 17 to 20, 2013. As part of the sponsorship, Case will provide skid steers, compact track loaders and a wheel loader to support the derby and facility in various chores, such as building the snow course, cleaning the ice course between races and moving equipment and materials. Click for more...

OC Mulch Finds Perfect Match With Hyundai Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... OC Mulch & Greenwaste Recycling, a relatively new business in Orange County, Calif., has already made a strong impact on the environment, with the help of a Hyundai HL740-9 wheel loader. OC Mulch & Greenwaste Recycling initially began in 2010 as an experiment, to provide the local community with an alternative to burning coal after the state of California passed the Global Warming Solutions Act in September 2006. Click for more...

Design Refinements Fit Cat 993K for Worldwide Service →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recent design refinements for the 993K wheel loader are aimed at better serving mining and quarry customers worldwide by further enhancing the 993K’s ability to deliver reliable, low-cost production with durability and safety. Now available with either a Tier IV Final or Tier II Equivalent Cat C32 engine, the 993K incorporates new engine control and power train features that boost performance and reduce fuel consumption, while the new cycle timer feature adds efficiency to loading operations. Click for more...

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