Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

Mustang Unleashes Powerful Skid Steer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Mustang vertical-lift 4000V skid steer loader boasts a rated operating capacity of 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg), a true vertical lift height of 144 in. (365 cm) and 99 hp (74 kW) from its Cummins engines. The all-new 4000V 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 4000V can easily load high trailers and trucks. Click for more...

Loftness Offers Light-Duty Flail Mowers for Skid Steers, Tractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loftness offers light-duty flail mowers for skid steers and tractors as part of its VMLogix line of products. Featuring heavy-duty construction, the mowers cut grass, weeds and brush up to .75 in. (2 cm) in diameter and leave an even mat of mulch for fast decomposition. Skid steer models are available in 60-, 72- and 90-in. (152, 183 and 228 cm) widths. They come with universal mounts and can be used with flow rates as low as 10 gpm (38 Lpm). Click for more...

Takeuchi Unveils TL10, TL12 Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact loaders and excavators, has announced the all-new TL10 and TL12 track loaders. Takeuchi’s most powerful track loaders to date feature powerful EPA Tier IVi compliant engines. New selectable auxiliary work modes allow the operator to fine-tune the auxiliary hydraulic output to three specific attachment settings for reduced downtime on job sites. The new track loaders also feature a sleek interior with enhanced controls and a pressurized cab with improved HVAC performance. Click for more...

Doosan DL300, DL350 Wheel Loaders Deliver Improved Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Advancements to the Doosan DL300 and DL350 wheel loaders provide operators with improved lift capabilities, increased fuel efficiency and enhanced cab comfort. This interim Tier 4-compliant machine (iT4) also has been engineered to deliver higher horsepower to tackle a wide variety of material handling applications — such as quarries, mines, road work and site development. High Performance Designed with improved lifting performance, the DL300 and DL350 offer operators the ability to set upper and lower limits for both the lift arm and bucket stop positions from inside the cab. Click for more...

Case Updates N Series Loader/Backhoes, Achieves Tier IV Interim Certification →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment recently introduced a variety of improvements to its N Series loader/backhoe product line. The upgrades include the application of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) emissions-control technology to achieve Tier IV Interim certification, as well as important improvements in performance, productivity and maintainability. The Case 580N, 580 Super N, 580 Super N Wide Track and 590 Super N loader/backhoes now feature 3.4-L, turbocharged engines, ranging from 78 hp (58 kW) in the 580N to 108 hp (80 kW) in the 590SN. Click for more...

JCB Realigns Backhoe Loader Range With Ecomax Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... World backhoe loader market leader JCB is to introduce Tier 4 Interim Ecomax engines and variable flow hydraulic pumps across the 3CX and 4CX backhoe range. Added benefits include:- JCB Ecomax engines with no requirement for DPF or additives- Low and high horsepower derivatives meet all customer requirements- Variable flow hydraulic piston pumps on 91hp and 109hp derivatives- Reduced daily checks. Click for more...

Forks Tool Head Turns Skid Steers Into Forklifts →

From Construction Equipment Guide... EZ SPOT UR Attachments’ rotating forks tool head attaches to virtually any machine with the universal quick ’tach, turning a skid steer or track loader into a rotating fork lift. When attached to a double cylinder rotating base from EZ SPOT UR, the forks tool head will rotate 127 degrees to the operator’s left. The rotating forks tool head is ideal for waste management operations or for day to day usage and is available with 42, 48 or 60 in. Click for more...

Case Upgrades its Four Largest Alpha Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment upgraded its four 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...

Boss Snowplow Adds to Growing Box Plow Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Boss Snowplow’s B-8 (8 ft. 4 in. [2.5 m]) and B-10 (10 ft. 4 in. [3 m]) box plows add to its growing box plow product lineup. The B-8 and B-10 box plows feature a universal coupler fitting all skid steers for easy attachment; just drive into the universal tool carrier and connect two hydraulic couplers. No special control is required, simply use the existing skid steer control. “Professionals who want to broaden their fleets with just the right box plow featuring the Boss durability and dependability they’ve come to expect can now choose from our expanded family of products,” said Mark Klossner, marketing director of The Boss Snowplow. Click for more...

Case Adds Upgrades to Four Alpha Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has announced upgrades to its four largest Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders, which now meet emission requirements for Tier 4 Interim certification. The Case SR250 and SV300 skid steers and TR320 and TV380 compact track loaders now feature 90-hp (67-kW), 3.4-liter Case diesel engines with the full high-pressure common rail (HPCR) design typically used in larger construction equipment. Click for more...

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