Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

Case Skid Steer Attachments Focus on Tough Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment offers a full range of hydraulic-powered attachments for its versatile Alpha Series skid steers and compact track loaders. And due to the company’s high-flow and enhanced high-flow hydraulic system options, contractors can find a wide variety of Case attachments. “Standard flow is adequate for basic cylinder-operated attachments such as grapples, 4-in-1 buckets and powered attachments like sweepers, brooms, rotary rakes and basic snow blowers,” said Perry Girard, marketing manager, parts and service, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

Case Offers Snow-Fighting Attachments for Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment offers a variety of snow-fighting attachments for its line of Alpha Series skid steers, including the following:• Six hydraulic angle snow blades with sizes from 60 to 108 in. (152 to 274 cm)• Four “Trip Edge” snow blades in sizes from 72 to 119 in. (183 to 302 cm), with choice of poly, rubber or steel edges• Eleven snow blowers and brooms with choice of high flow/standard flow and single drive motor or dual drive motor in sizes ranging from 60 to 96 in. Click for more...

Farm-Rite Equipment Hosts Open?House →

Farm-Rite Equipment recently held an open house at its location in Dassel, Minn. The event was an opportunity for customers to check out the latest equipment from manufacturers such as Bobcat and Towmaster. Click for more...

Volvo Expands C-Series Skid Steer Loader Model Range →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new wheeled and tracked models available through the Volvo Construction Equipment dealer network are the radial lift MC60C and MC70C, and the vertical lift MC85C, MC95C and MCT85C. Rated operating capacities for these models range from 1,350 lbs. (610 kg) to 1,900 lbs. (860 kg) and gross engine power from 48 hp (36 kW) to 59 hp (45 kW). Featuring a single loader arm design, Volvo skid steer loaders and compact track loaders deliver customers the loading performance and durability found in a traditional skid steer design, along with the improved visibility, safety and enhanced cab access of a side-entry machine, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

MB Introduces Biggest, Smallest Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... MB’s two skid-steer loader mounted crushers, the MB-L 160 and MB-L 200, will allow the users of skid steers to crush material with extreme efficiency. They are specifically engineered to work within the specs of the skid steers and loaders. MB also introduced the largest crushing attachment on the market, the BF150.10. Created for large operations, this heavy-duty machine has a width of more than 5 ft. Click for more...

Doosan DL420 Wheel Loader Provides Increased Power, Efficiency, Reliability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Increased horsepower, fuel efficiency and reliability are just a few of the enhancements to accompany interim Tier IV (iTIV) compliance on the Doosan DL420 wheel loader. This 5.5-cu.-yd. (4.2 cu m) wheel loader boasts a breakout force of 47,210 lbs., a full-turn tipping capacity of 35,310 lbs. (16,016 kg) and a rugged design built for a variety of material handling applications — such as quarries, mines, road work and site development. Click for more...

MB Introduces New Crushing Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... MB’s two skid steer loader mounted crushers, the MB-L 160 and MB-L 200, will allow the users of skid steers to crush material with extreme efficiency. They are specifically engineered to work within the specs of the skid steers and loaders. MB also introduced the largest crushing attachment on the market, the BF150.10. Created for large operations, this heavy-duty machine has a width of more than 5 ft. Click for more...

Saving Time,?Money By Maintaining Cold Planer Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The value and popularity of skid steer cold planer attachments is becoming increasingly more evident because of the variety of jobs they can assist with. In addition to small milling jobs in which large milling machines can’t efficiently be used, cold planers are an effective tool for asphalt and concrete pothole and frost heave repair, curb cutting, pavement texturing for improved skid resistance and the removal of traffic lane stripes and roadway around manholes. Click for more...

Hyundai Wheel Loader Provides Lifting for Port Murray →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Port Murray Auto Salvage Inc. went looking for a powerful, compact new wheel loader, it turned to Harter Equipment to provide the solution. Established in 1976, Port Murray Auto Salvage focuses on selling used car and truck parts to wholesale and retail outlets. Port Murray picks up used vehicles or has them delivered to their facility where they disassemble the vehicles and store the parts. Its salvage yard, set back from the road in the northwestern New Jersey mountainside, is not your typical large junkyard. Click for more...

Liebherr L580 Loaders First to Meet Tier IV Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. announced the introduction of the first wheel loader models to meet EPA Tier IV Interim emission standards on April 30. The first of these models to be introduced to the U.S. market is the L580 wheel loader. The new engine series features common rail fuel injection. A diesel particulate filter is used to reduce emissions further. In most applications, active regeneration can be utilized, allowing uninterrupted productivity during filter cleaning. Click for more...

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