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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...

Liugong Wheel Loader, Excavator Shine at Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Just on the outskirts of New York City is the town of North Bergen, N.J. the home of Eagle Recycling. Unless one’s property borders the vast construction and demolition recycling center or works there, it would be very easy to drive through North Bergen and not even know the company existed. While this might be detrimental to many businesses, for Eagle Recycling it’s a feather in their cap. Click for more...

Chicago Pneumatic Updates Hydraulic Line Breakers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Chicago Pneumatic has updated its line of medium, heavy and super-heavy duty high back pressure (HBP) breakers. HBP models are designed to accept the higher return pressure that is found on skid steers. HBP breakers work from the auxiliary output of most skid steers when used in conjunction with an oil flow divider. The oil flow divider is necessary to ensure that the correct oil flow and pressure is sent to the breaker at all times. Click for more...

New Holland Marks 40 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is celebrating 40 years of manufacturing skid steer loaders — compact, fast-moving and versatile machines found on almost every construction, landscaping and agriculture project. The company’s entry in the skid steer loader category began in 1972 with the introduction of the L35 — the industry’s first vertical lift skid steer loader equipped with the Super Boom lift linkage. Click for more...

JCB Presents ’Dealer of Excellence’ Awards at Skid Steer Revolution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During the recent “Skid Steer Revolution” small platform skid steer launch event held March 6 to 8, 2012, in Savannah, Ga., JCB recognized several North American dealerships as “Dealers of Excellence.” In addition, JCB recognized three dealerships for their outstanding achievements during 2011. JCB determines the recipients of its North American Dealer of Excellence awards based on the following criteria: market share; retail performance vs. Click for more...

Kawasaki Introduces New Z7 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, the North American marketers of Kawasaki wheel loaders, is releasing first two models of the Kawasaki Z7 wheel loader generation. These machines are totally redesigned from the ground up, meeting EPA Tier IVi emission standards required introduction of new systems like diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation systems, variable geometry turbochargers and high pressure common rail fuel systems. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA500-7 Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with a net horsepower of 353 (263 kW) and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Komatsu leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation — building on its Tier III engine platform — to design a more environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DL450 Wheel Loader Combines Power, Productivity, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Numerous performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany interim Tier IV (iT4) compliance on the Doosan DL450 wheel loader. Improvements ranging from more engine horsepower to increased optional driving power and steering capabilities highlight the 6.3-cu.-yd. (4.8 cu m) wheel loader. With an operating weight of 56,329 lbs. (25,550 kg), breakout force of 52,864 lbs. and a full-turn tipping capacity of 41,667 lbs. Click for more...

Liftech Provides New Technology Experience for Alfred State →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liftech Equipment Companies recently provided the ability for Alfred State College students to experience a new technology and design in skid steer equipment. The skid steer, loaned to the university for training, was used during a lecture, conducted by Mark Payne. “The Liftech team provided an opportunity for at least 38 students to experience the JCB 320T and the new generation of skid steer/track loader technology,” said Payne. Click for more...

JCB Hosts ’Skid Steer Revolution’ at Its Headquarters in Savannah →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB dealers and guests converged on the North American Headquarters of JCB, Savannah, Ga., on March 7 for “The Skid Steer Revolution.” In all, 33 countries were represented at this event which was the official unveiling of the new generation of small platform skid steer and compact track loaders completely designed, developed, engineered and manufactured in North America for global distribution. Click for more...

JRB Side Dump Bucket Simplifies Material Placement →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JRB side dump bucket by Paladin Construction Group is manufactured to provide wheel loader operators with more flexibility than a standard bucket can offer in construction and utility applications. This bucket can dump material from many angles, making it ideal for confined, hard-to-maneuver areas and jobs that require even material placement over long distances. One side of the JRB side dump bucket is shaped like a standard bucket to hold material, while the other side has a 45-degree side-shoot dumping angle that allows for full side dumping and angle backfilling. Click for more...

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