Agricultural Equipment Articles

Georgia Recycler Changes Fleet to JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In addition to being The Fruitcake Capital of The World, Claxton, Ga., also is the home of Continental Cable Recycling (CCR), a recycling center and its sister company Custom Waste Rolloff Services, a container roll-off service. The family owned businesses were founded by Forrest Conder, first CCR in 1982, followed by Custom Waste in 2008. Working as one company, CCR-Custom Waste rents roll-off containers and swaps them out as needed and the company also handles complete waste and metal recycling needs for industrial customers on a regular basis. Click for more...

Doosan DL200, DL220 Wheel Loaders Provide Increased Horsepower, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The upgraded interim Tier IV-compliant (iTIV) DL200 and DL220 offer increased horsepower and performance improvements that enhance its capabilities for moving materials in highway, street and paving projects, as well as building, site development and livestock production applications, according to the manfacturer. More Power and Greater Fuel EfficiencyThe 2.6-cu.-yd. (2 cu m) DL200 has been relaunched as a 160 hp (119 kW) iTIV wheel loader. Click for more...

Cat 994H Wheel Loader Offers Four Lift Configurations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 994H, largest of the Cat wheel loader line, features four loader linkage configurations and a range of buckets to tailor the machine to the job. While optimally matched to Cat 785, 789 and 793 mining trucks, the 994H has the design flexibility, capacity and durability to deliver reliable, low-cost production in any operation. Engineered to ensure operator safety, comfort and convenience, the fuel efficient 994H, with 1,463 net hp (1,092 kW) and an operating weight of 431,000 lbs. Click for more...

Komatsu’s WA900-3 Wheel Loader Is a Mining Workhorse →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America’s WA900-3 wheel loader draws on the Komatsu legacy of quality engineering to offer high production and operator comfort. The 17 cu. yd. (13 cu m) loader, powered by Komatsu’s 12 cylinder 856 hp (638 kW) engine, is an excellent match for loading 100-ton (91 t) trucks. With a choice of booms and bucket sizes, the loader specifications can be tailored to suit myriad mining applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Bobcat Launches New Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has introduced the 500 frame-size skid steer and compact track loaders. The seven new medium-size machines make up the most popular size class in the Bobcat loader family and provide operators with extensive feature upgrades, including increased visibility, a more comfortable cab and easier serviceability to maximize job site efficiency, according to the manufacturer. All seven models began limited production in September, with full availability at dealerships in January. Click for more...

Kawasaki Unveils its All-New 95Z7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki unveiled its all-new 95Z7 wheel loader, a machine that has been completely redesigned to meet all EPA Tier IVi emission standards as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. At 388 net hp (289 kW) and equipped with a 7.3 cu. yd. (5.6 cu m) general purpose bucket, this production class loader is a pace setter in the industry. The 95Z7 was introduced at a two-day event in Pine Mountain, Ga., on Oct. Click for more...

Kawasaki Introduces New 95Z7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, the marketer for Kawasaki wheel loaders in North America, is proud to announce the all new 95Z7 wheel loader. This outstanding machine is completely redesigned to meet all EPA Tier 4i emission standards as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. At 388 net horsepower and equipped with a 7.3 cubic yard General Purpose bucket, this production class loader is a pace setter in the industry. Click for more...

Takeuchi Completes Skid Steer Loader Supply Agreement With Terex →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi Manufacturing (U.S.) Ltd. announced the completion of a new supply agreement with Terex Construction for the supply of eight new models of Takeuchi branded skid steer loaders. This agreement will provide Takeuchi with a comprehensive range of high specification, high performance, vertical and radial lift skid steers loaders to complement its existing line of compact equipment. Takeuchi’s current distribution and support channels will handle sales, rental and parts supply and customer support needs for the new skid steer loaders. Click for more...

Terex PT-110G, PT-110G Forestry Compact Track Loaders Give Powerful Performance →

Terex has introduced the first in its new line of Tier IV-interim compliant compact construction equipment with the PT-110G and PT-110G Forestry compact track loaders. Featuring electronic, 4-cyclinder, turbo-powered Perkins Tier IVi diesel engines, the new Terex PT-110G compact track loaders boast 332 ft.-lb. of peak torque at 1,400 rpm, 45 gpm (170 Lpm) of hydraulic flow and a two-speed transmission that allows travel speeds up to 10 mph (16 Kmh), helping these production loaders achieve peak performance. Click for more...

Liebherr L 586 Is World’s Largest Hydrostatically Powered Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Liebherr wheel loader L 586 features 335 hp (250 kW), an operating weight of 70,000 lbs. (31,750 kg) and a tipping load of 43,607 lbs. (19,780 kg). The loader is equipped with a 7.9 cu. yd. (6 cu m) rehandling bucket. Suitable for quarry, load and carry as well as general re-handling and truck loading, the L 586 has multiple bucket and machine configuration options available to suit any application. Click for more...

Cat 966K XE Wheel Loader Proves Efficient, Comfortable, and Sustainable →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Equipped with an advanced powertrain system, the new Cat 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement with optimum performance. The new model meets the needs for both efficiency and sustainability while simplifying the operator’s interface and operating technique, according to the manufacturer. Efficiency and PerformanceThe 966K XE utilizes an integrated Cat continuously variable transmission system. Click for more...

Farm-Rite Expands to Long Island; Opens Calverton Store →

Long Islanders looking for tractors, skid steers and backhoes only need to look as far as Calverton these days, following the opening of Farm-Rite’s new branch. Farm-Rite Inc., an agricultural, construction and irrigation equipment company that has been in business for more than 40 years, recently opened a location in Calverton, N.Y., to serve the Long Island market. “Our decision to locate a branch on eastern Long Island has been a wonderful move for Farm-Rite Inc. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA470-7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a net hp of 272 (203 kW), Komatsu’s WA470-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption by approximately 8 percent, compared to the WA470-6, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Skid Steer Grapple Rakes from AIM Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments’ skid steer grapple rakes feature gusseted top clamps with guard-protected dual hydraulic cylinders; durable, wear-resistant steel construction and an all-new backframe design to allow better clearance for hydraulic hoses. AIM Grapple Rakes come in several widths from 60 to 84 in. (152 to 213 cm). They are available for all makes of skid steer loaders with the universal-style hookup. Click for more...

Patterson Visits New YES JCB Building, Discusses Future →

From Construction Equipment Guide... YES JCB of Milwaukee, a division of Yes Equipment & Services, recently had a very interested visitor check out the company’s new facility at 11715 W. Silver Spring Rd. in Milwaukee. John Patterson, JCB North America chairman and CEO stopped by to take a look at the impressive new 15,000 sq. ft. building, visit with YES JCB of Milwaukee staff and speak about the future of JCB. The new location is the fourth for YES JCB, which also has facilities in Madison and Menomonee Falls, Wis. Click for more...

Doosan DL550 Wheel Loader Provides Peak Performance in Toughest Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Numerous performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany interim Tier IV (iT4) compliance on the Doosan DL550 wheel loader, which replaces the DL500 loader model. Improvements ranging from more engine horsepower to increased driving power and steering capabilities highlight the 7.5-cu.-yd. (5.7 cu m) wheel loader. The DL550 is the largest wheel loader in the Doosan line. With an operating weight of 69,655 lbs. Click for more...

Big Ox Snow Plows from Hiniker Get the Job Done Faster →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hiniker Company specializes in snowplows designed for the commercial snow removal market. The line of Hiniker snowplows is designed to enable professional contractors to move snow more efficiently, resulting in faster job completion and greater profitability. That performance-driven line also is available for skid steer applications as Big Ox skid steer plows by Hiniker. Big Ox skid steer plows by Hiniker offer added strength for professional performance. Click for more...

Case Adds Larger Engines, Tier IV Upgrades to Biggest Alpha Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment recently upgraded its largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders, which now meet emission requirements for Tier IV Interim certification. The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90 hp (67 kW), 3.4 L Case diesel engines with the full high-pressure common rail (HPCR) design typically used in larger construction equipment. Click for more...

Bobcat Upgrades 700 and 800 M-Series Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building on the productivity of the Bobcat 700 and 800 frame-size loaders, significant upgrades have been made to the skid steer loaders, compact track loaders and all-wheel steer loader. These changes incorporate greater machine performance through enhancements such as increased breakout and lift forces, better horsepower management, shorter cycle times and simplified display navigation, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Gehl Introduces the V400 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Gehl vertical-lift V400 skid loader boasts a rated operating capacity of 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) and a true vertical lift height of 144 in. (365 cm). The all-new V400 is a true vertical lift machine, which means the lift path follows a vertical line as opposed to an “s” shaped path offered by other vertical-lift models. Lifting up to 144 in., the V400 can easily load high trailers and trucks. Click for more...

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