Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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