Agricultural Equipment Articles

Medium Wheel Loaders - Foundation of the Cat Wheel Loader Range for 50 Years →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In December of 1959, the first production Cat wheel loader was driven off the assembly line at the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, Ill. — the 944 wheel traxcavator. The 944, fitted with a 2-cu. yd. (1.5 cu. m) bucket and available with either a 105-hp (78 kW) gas or diesel engine, was the culmination of a seven-year development effort. The 944 was joined in 1960 by two additional models, the 80-hp (60 kW) model 922 and the 140-hp (104 kW) model 966, using buckets of 1.25 and 2.75 cu. Click for more...

Komatsu America Plant Produces Wheel Loaders in Newberry, S.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has begun shipping wheel loaders manufactured at its Newberry Manufacturing Operation (NMO) in Newberry, S.C. Production of Komatsu wheel loaders commenced at NMO late in 2009. “Komatsu customers depend on our wheel loaders because they are designed to provide the highest production, while minimizing fuel consumption,” said Erik Wilde, vice president, marketing, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Cashman Supplies Cat Backhoes to Install Huge Pipes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and equipment aficionados could certainly call Reliant Construction’s projects a sight to behold. Reliant’s underground utilities installation project for Freeman Decorating (just to the east of the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Sunset Road) features three Caterpillar excavators, two Cat backhoe loaders, a 938 wheel loader, two large water trucks, and an 1175XHD Tesmec chainsaw. Click for more...

Case Refurbishes 500th Military Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has completed remanufacturing of its 500th MW24C wheel loader under contract with U.S. Army TACOM (Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command) and the Army National Guard. During the past six years, Case has been called on to remanufacture 250 wheel loaders for the National Guard and reset another 250 units for TACOM. Remanufacturing includes complete machine disassembly, inspection, refurbishment, reassembly and thorough testing. Click for more...

Final Segment of Anniston Eastern Bypass Under Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ground was recently broken for the latest phase of construction of the final segment of the Anniston Eastern Bypass (state route 192) in Calhoun County, Ala. The ceremony was led by Gov. Bob Riley, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, and Transportation Director Joe McInnes on Oct. 13. The event signaled the beginning of construction on the $29.4 million federal stimulus project on the 8-mi. (12.8 km), four-lane highway that runs through Ft. Click for more...

Road Machinery LLC Hosts Open House at Gilbert Facility →

Road Machinery LLC (RML), the Komatsu dealer for Arizona, Southern California, New Mexico and the El Paso area of Texas, hosted a joint board meeting Oct. 28 between the Arizona AGC and Arizona Builders' Alliance (ABA). As soon as the board meeting was completed, Road Machinery conducted an open house of the newly renovated 19,500 sq.-ft. facility located on 9.5 acres at 1339 West San Pedro in Gilbert, Ariz. Click for more...

Vermeer S800TX Mini Skid Steer Offers Versatile Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermeer Corporation’s S800TX mini skid steer features a rated tip capacity of 2,400 lbs. (1,089 kg) and rated SAE operating capacity of 840 lbs. (381 kg), all in a compact frame, enabling contractors to lift and transport pallets and bucket loads in and around confined spaces. “Our customers wanted more lifting capacity and increased performance in a small package,” said Jon Kuyers, compact and utility segment manager of Vermeer. Click for more...

Utility Vehicles Help Maintain Special Vineyard Property →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Maintaining property that ranges from ocean beaches to mature hardwood forests can be a challenge. For the Trustees of Reservations staff on Martha’s Vineyard island, the job is easier with the right equipment — a pair of Bobcat 2200 utility vehicles. The Trustees of Reservations is a non-profit, private land trust that manages 25,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts. This unique organization preserves and maintains 99 properties of exceptional scenic, historic and ecological value for the use and enjoyment of the public. Click for more...

Deere’s Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown Takes a ’D-Tour’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown takes a “D-Tour” with the launch of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), including stops at trade shows and real job sites. Video from the tour’s first stop, the ICUEE Demo Expo in Louisville, Ky., is now up on www.skidsteersmackdown.com. In it, contractors give their impressions of the new units right after tackling a Smackdown-type course. Click for more...

Komatsu Adds WA470-6 Wheel Loader to Its Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA470-6 wheel loader features a large capacity torque converter and a net horsepower of 272 hp (203 kW). The WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51,850 to 52,150 lbs. (23,519 and 23,655 kg) and a dump clearance of 10 ft. 5 in. (3.2 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 cu m) general purpose bucket and is an excellent choice for construction, material handling and recycling applications. Click for more...

Sheeting Guide Frame Helps Contractor With Utility Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) recently let a job to widen almost 3 mi. (4.8 km) of State Route (SR)-50 in the heart of Orlando, between the SR-417 Toll Road and SR-456. Lane Construction Co., headquartered in Cheshire, Conn., was low bidder on the project. Even though this is primarily a road building project, invariably underground utilities are encountered and need to be diverted, replaced or upgraded in some capacity. Click for more...

907H Rounds Out Cat Compact Wheel Loader Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 907H, the latest addition to the Cat compact wheel loader range, fits between the 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net hp (52 kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station. Click for more...

JCB 3CX, 4CX Models Now With Better Productivity, Improved Joystick Feedback →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders have undergone some changes designed to enhance both performance and operator experience. Among these changes is the implementation of JCB’s EASYCONTROL seat-mounted servo control system. According to Jim Blower, senior product manager at JCB’s North American Headquarters, the EASYCONTROL system gives operators back all of the feel and speed of a traditional manual controlled machine with all the comfort and low fatigue levels of servo controlled systems. Click for more...

D-Series Skid Steers, CTLs Include Customer-Inspired Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The introduction of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) is the culmination of years of research and a partnership with skid steer owners and operators from around the world — all to ensure D-Series operators have the comfort, features and performance needed to do their best work. “We’ve listened to what customers told us they wanted in skid steer and compact track loaders, and we’ve responded with nine new models that incorporate their suggestions,” said Gregg Zupancic, Deere’s product marketing manager for skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Words Into Action: Route 202 Parkway Finally Advances →

After many years of discussion, an ambitious project to ease congestion in Pennsylvania’s densely populated Bucks and Montgomery counties is finally under way with construction of a long-awaited parkway. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has estimated that by 2020 the new highway will be traveled by between 23,700 and 28,300 vehicles dailyCertain changes, however, had to be made before ground could be broken for the project. Click for more...

Hensel Phelps Leads Charge for New Fort Bragg Commands →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) law was passed by Congress. With BRAC, the Department of Defense reorganized its installation infrastructure in order to more effectively and efficiently support its forces. As a result of this law, operational readiness would increase and allow for innovation in doing business. A major change that has occurred under BRAC involves moving two commands, U.S. Click for more...

Bradco Trencher Attachment Line Replaces Dedicated Equipment at Fraction of the Cost →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Bradco trencher line by Paladin Construction Group, a complement to compact and standard skid steer loaders or tractors, includes the Bradco 330, 612, 615, 615F, 625 and 640. Cutting depths range from 24 up to 60 in. (61 to 152 cm) and cutting widths of 3 up to 12 in. (7.6 to 30.5 cm). Both standard and high flow models are available. The entire Bradco trencher line provides several tooth options, including cup, shark and rock and frost teeth, to meet a job’s individual requirements. Click for more...

Bobcat to Consolidate Operations in North Dakota →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is transferring all North American machinery production to its original manufacturing facility in Gwinner, N.D. This will result in discontinuing production at Bobcat’s Bismarck, N.D., plant by the end of 2009. Currently, Bobcat mini excavators, the Toolcat utility work machine, the S70 skid steer loader and mini track loaders are made in Bismarck, while all other Bobcat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and all-wheel steer loaders are manufactured in Gwinner. Click for more...

Bradco 485 Backhoe Turns Skid Steer Or Tractor Into Versatile Digging Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Bradco 485 backhoe by Paladin Construction Group increases utilization of skid steer loaders and tractors. At 665 lbs. (301.6 kg) without a bucket, its compact size allows operators to easily move the unit around the job site and provides a maximum digging depth of 8 ft., 5 in. (2.5 m). The full 180-degree dual-cylinder swing rotation provides equal power in both directions. A 10-ft., 7-in. (3.2 m) horizontal reach from the swing post places dirt away from the digging area and minimizes the need to move the machine. Click for more...

With Laser Equipment, Bobcat Compact Track Loaders Complete Work Formerly Done by Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trace Construction, a concrete contractor based near Indianapolis, Ind., uses Bobcat compact equipment and innovative technology to do the same jobs typically done by larger equipment. With Bobcat equipment, Trace Construction completes jobs more efficiently and with less cost, according to the company. Large Jobs, Small EquipmentTrace Construction does concrete work for new distribution centers, big box retail stores, warehouses, hospitals and schools. Click for more...

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