Agricultural Equipment Articles

John Deere K-Series Backhoe/Tractor Loaders Provides Versatility, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere’s K-Series backhoe loaders — 310K EP, 310K, 310SK, 310SK TC, 315SK, 410K, 410K TC, 710K — build on the success of the J-Series. Two economical tractor loader models (210K EP, 210K) round out the K-Series and provide additional job site versatility. The new K-Series models deliver productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs that operators expect from John Deere equipment, according to the company. Click for more...

JCB Adds Eight Small Platform Skid Steer, Compact Track Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is building upon the success of its new generation skid steer and compact track loader line with the addition of eight new small platform machines. The eight new machines — the 135, 155, 175, 190 and 205 skid steers and the 150T, 190T and 205T compact track loaders — complement JCB’s nine large platform new generation models launched in November 2010. These smaller skid models are more maneuverable in tight, confined areas and are easily transported from job site to job site. Click for more...

JCB Unveils New Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

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...

Caterpillar Takes Trade Writers on Tour of N.C. Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Immerse trade writers for three days in Caterpillar small construction equipment and what is the one-word takeaway? Engineering. Obviously, a lot of things are going on under that Caterpillar Yellow paint. “When the engineers talk to a customer to see what a company values, and design it in, it shows up well in the new equipment,” said Deke Yeargin, senior project engineer and site manager of a Cat engineering and test facility in Clayton, N.C. Click for more...

Cat K Series Medium Wheel Loaders Operate Under Harsh Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The five Cat K Series medium wheel loaders — 950K, 962K, 966K, 972K, 980K — offer complete machine guarding packages to help ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh industrial applications. To attain even greater reliability, Cat Flexport tires are available on four of the loader models. The loaders retain all of the productivity, comfort and safety enhancing attributes of the standard K Series loaders introduced in 2011. Click for more...

LiuGong’s Midsize 385A, Compact 365A Skid Steer Loaders Join Product Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong’s 385A midsize production class skid steer loader is a multipurpose machine for construction site work and powering numerous skid steer attachments. LiuGong’s 365A compact skid steer is a versatile loader and tool carrier suitable for landscaping work and industrial lift and place applications. The 82.6-hp (61.5 kW) 385A skid steer is the largest in LiuGong’s loader lineup. Click for more...

Case Partners With Eagle River Derby Track for Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided 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. Case provided select equipment to the Eagle River derby track for cleaning and building the snow course. Click for more...

Dual Dozer Enables Machine Adaptablility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with enhanced accuracy and machine adaptability. The mount allows the blade to operate independent of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor. The laser controlled grading box is constantly and automatically adjusting on both right and left edges by two hydraulic cylinders, which maintain a precise grade level with a sub-grade accuracy within one-eighth of an inch. Click for more...

New JCB Wheel Loader Offers Productivity and Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has unveiled a new wheel loader model equipped with a Tier IV Interim compliant engine offering increased power and torque and reduced fuel consumption. Improved transmission options, upgraded axles and robust styling combine with a revised interior to provide a faster, more productive machine, according to the manufacturer. The new model is the flagship of the range, the JCB 457 and the new machine features: • 16 percent increase in power and 18 percent more torque for the range-topping 457 model• Intelligent clutch cut-off allows maximum hydraulic power at low travel speeds• Five-speed transmission option with lock-up facility for faster acceleration and improved ride and carry performance• Automatic locking differentials for improved tractive effortPower With Economy and Low EmissionsThe JCB 457 takes over at the top of the JCB wheeled loader line-up, replacing the 456. Click for more...

Command and Control With Middle Weight Volvo Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest additions to the G-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are the L60G, L70G and L90G midsized machines. Not only does the loader arms’ TP linkage offer enhanced breakout and lifting forces, they also remain perfectly parallel throughout the lifting range — ensuring load stability. This combination of power throughout the lift cycle, parallel movement and long reach makes the L60G, L70G and L90G ideal in material handling jobs and where fast work cycles are needed. Click for more...

Vermeer S450TX Mini-Skid Steer Offers Customization With Engine, Track, Attachment Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermeer Corporation completes its family of mini-skid steers with the addition of the S450TX. The newest member of the Vermeer mini-skid steer family is well-suited for rental customers, as well as landscapers and general contractors who need a compact machine that can perform various tasks. A 500-lb. (226.8 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity with a 1,430-lb. (648.6 kg) tipping capacity gives the S450TX a lot of muscle for its size. Click for more...

Cat Introduces New Skid-Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 272D skid-steer loader and 299D compact track loader, replacing their C Series predecessors, are now joined by a pair of high-performance counterparts, the 272D XHP and 299D XHP, which are the largest, most powerful skid-steer and compact track loaders Caterpillar has ever built. The new D Series models build on the features of the C Series by adding a more powerful engine, the Cat C3.8, which meets Stage IIIB and Tier IV Interim emissions standards, and by incorporating design features that further enhance lifting, digging and work-tool performance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Feature New Engines, Hydrostatic Drive →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K — are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier IV Interim emissions standards and new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Among the new features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new optimized Z-bar loader linkage, refined operator’s station and a choice of couplers and buckets for best matching the machine to the application. Click for more...

Cat F Series Backhoe Loaders Have Design Enhancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The three new models in the Cat F Series Backhoe Loader range — 416F, 420F and 430F — are center-pivot machines featuring significant design enhancements, including a new Cat C4.4 engine that meets Tier IV Interim emissions standards, greater lift capacity, more bucket breakout force and increased backhoe control. These new backhoe loaders build on the quality and reputation of their E Series predecessors and provide an even higher level of performance, operator convenience, durability and serviceability. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Introduces C Series Loader Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction’s C Series loader backhoes feature Tier IV Interim engines, improved engine response, fuel efficiency and serviceability, and an optional auto ride control. The line-up includes the B95C, B95C TC, B95C LR and B110C. With backhoe bucket breakout forces of 12,933 lb. ft. (5,5740 kN) and lift capacities at 12 ft. (3.66 m) of 3,940 lb. (1,785 kg), New Holland C Series loader backhoes excel in tough conditions, making these machines ideal for job tasks such as digging trenches or placing pipe, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case Partners with Eagle River Derby Track For Snowmobile Championship Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... TOMAHAWK, Wis. Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided 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. Case provided select equipment to the Eagle River derby track for cleaning and building the snow course. Click for more...

Case 621F Wheel Loader Delivers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds. The new Case 621F wheel loader, like other models in the product line, evolved from the company’s E Series machines. To meet Tier IV Interim emissions standards, the Case F Series wheel loaders use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, which results in lower temperatures in the exhaust system while optimizing combustion. Click for more...

Case Donates Skid Steer Cutaway to Northwest Iowa College →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment recently donated a cutaway training model of a Case skid steer loader to the heavy equipment operation and maintenance program at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa. Roger Solberg, heavy equipment operations and maintenance instructor at NWICC, said the program’s 25 students will begin using the machine during the upcoming semester’s studies, including breaking down, re-assembling and re-installing the engine. Click for more...

SweepEx Mega 600 Offers 60-in. Sweeping Surface →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 is built with a 60-in. (152 cm) long mainframe. Ideal for a wide variety of applications including cleanup of dirt, leaves, snow, material spills, standing water, steel shavings and gravel, the SweepEx Mega Series broom attachment is adaptable to most service vehicles. Mounting kits for forklifts, bucket lips, three-point hitches (class 1 & 2) and skid-steer pivots are available to maximize the broom’s versatility. Click for more...

Telehandler Rises to the Top as a Solution for Debris Removal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Danny Manley, owner and president of AquaProof Inc., used to spend three days and hundreds of dollars hauling loads of dirt and concrete to the dump every single time he and his crew finished up a job. He realized he needed a better solution. Exploring his options led to a simple machine switch that’s saving Manley and his AquaProof crew thousands of dollars and many hours of tedious labor. AquaProof Inc. Click for more...

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