Agricultural Equipment Articles

John Deere Upgrades 710J Backhoe With New Tier III Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has added a new PowerTech E 6068 Tier III engine to its 710J backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier III engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power,” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. Click for more...

Huge U.S. 321 Widening Project Heads Into Home Stretch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A $65 million road-widening project in Caldwell County, N.C., will enter its fifth year of work in 2009 and all indications are that the construction will be completed next fall. A 6.57-mi. (10.6 km) stretch of U.S. Highway 321 between Lenoir and Blowing Rock has seen almost continuous drilling, blasting, earth moving and paving, while still remaining open to most car traffic since February 2005. Approximately 3.1 million cu. Click for more...

471 DIG-R-TACH Designed for Backhoes, Mini-Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... General Equipment Co.’s model 471 DIG-R-TACH hydraulically-powered earth drilling attachment system is specifically designed for use with lower-auxiliary hydraulic system flow rates found on popular models of compact loader backhoes, mini-excavators and compact utility loaders. The 471 DIG-R-TACH system enhances the versatility of compact loader backhoes and mini-excavators by allowing them to become practical and productive options for many hole-digging projects, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

New Holland L175 Skid Steer Features Full 10-Ft. Lift Height →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Produced at the New Holland Construction plant in Wichita, Kan., the New Holland L175 skid steer loader features a New Holland turbocharged engine rated at 60 gross hp (44.7 kW), and has a 2,000-lb. (907 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity, a bucket breakout force of 4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) and an operating weight of 6,230 lbs. (2,826 kg). “The L175 includes many of the same features available on New Holland’s other skid steer models, such as the Super Boom vertical lift linkage for better dump height and reach, a long wheelbase for exceptional stability, fast ground speeds and no rear towers to impair visibility,” said David Daniels, New Holland brand marketing manager. Click for more...

Mega 600 Boasts 60-In. Mainframe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 by TrynEx International is built with a 60-in. (152 cm) long mainframe. Manufactured 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 and 2) and skid steer pivots are available to maximize the broom’s versatility. Click for more...

Werk-Brau’s Pallet Fork Frame Designed for Most Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Werk-Brau’s new skid steer pallet fork frame fits most skid steers with a two-pin drop-style quick attach. The 3-ft. high by 4-ft. wide by 4 ft. long (0.9 by 1.2 by 1.2 m) precision-welded frame has cab access steps on both right and left sides and is designed to allow the operator greater visibility. A pair of 4-ft. long by 4-in. wide by 1.5-in. high (10 by 10 by 3.8 cm) forks are included. For more information, call 800/537-9561 or visit www.werkbrau.com. Click for more...

Komatsu WA380-6 Sports Environmentally Friendly Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA380-6 wheel loader delivers optimum fuel efficiency, operator comfort and reliability. Designed for sand and gravel, commercial and industrial applications, the WA380-6 employs the latest technological advancements which enable operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions, according to the manufacturer. The WA380-6 has a net power of 191 hp (142 kW) and an operating weight between 38,760 and 39,260 lbs. Click for more...

Camara Excavating’s New Digs Represent Big Changes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With nearly two decades of success under its belt, Camara Excavating is moving its operations to a new location in Tiverton, R.I. The move takes the small, general excavating company’s operations out of Joel and Lisa Camara’s home and into an office and shop that’s big enough to handle maintenance and repair of an increasingly large fleet of equipment. Since Joel founded Camara Excavating in 1990, the size and scope of the business have slowly evolved. Click for more...

Case Co-Sponsors Sheltra Motorsports Car →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Stock car racing and construction equipment fans saw a new sponsor at the final two NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) races — a Case sponsored No. 4 Dodge Charger driven by NASCAR rookie Patrick Sheltra of Sheltra Motorsports. The Nov. 8 race was at Phoenix International Raceway and the season finale was held at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 15. Joining Case as a sponsor is Briggs Construction Equipment, a Case dealership with 21 locations in the southeast United States. Click for more...

McLaren Wheels Out New Durable NU-AIR AT Tires →

From Construction Equipment Guide... McLaren Industries’s NU-AIR AT all-terrain tire for skid steers and backhoes joins the company’s NU-AIR TYRE Series semi-pneumatic tire product line. The NU-AIR AT combines the cushioned ride of pneumatic tires with the durability of solid tires for work on any terrain. Featuring strategically placed holes throughout its specifically engineered sidewalls, the NU-AIR AT is resistant to cuts and snags in severe operating conditions. Click for more...

Gehl Approves Arnco’s New Ecoflex for Skid Steers, Telehandlers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gehl Company has approved Arnco’s new ecoflex tire flatproofing fill for use on all Gehl and Mustang skid steer loaders and telehandlers. Ecoflex is an eco-friendly tire fill formulation from Arnco that consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals by using renewable and environmentally based components in the production process. The announcement was made by Arnco Marketing Manager Steven Ownby, who said Gehl has “determined that new ecoflex polyurethane flatproofing meets the design and performance criteria set forth by Gehl” after the material underwent an extensive and exhaustive testing period, which proved it to be as effective in performance as any existing fill. Click for more...

McLaren Offers PROTRAC Series Skid Steer Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... McLaren Industries PROTRAC Series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks are offered in three styles to handle virtually any job environment. Constructed with manganese-enriched steel alloy for durability, McLaren’s PROTRAC Series tracks stabilize skid steer bouncing, eliminate tire slippage, offer a variety of interchangeable shoes and are self-cleaning. The PROTRAC Series uses pins and links made of heat-treated forged chromium. Click for more...

Three Companies Form Wheel Loader Alliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd and TCM Corporation announced that the three companies have reached an agreement to form an alliance focused on their wheel loader business. The new corporation will consist of Kawasaki’s wheel loader operation, of which Hitachi will obtain a 34 percent stake through purchasing newly issued shares. The main purpose of the alliance is to join forces in the development and production of wheel loaders throughout the world. Click for more...

C-Series Skid Steer Loaders Provide Advanced Control →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Four new Caterpillar C-Series skid steer loaders — 246C, 256C, 262C, 272C —feature electrohydraulic joystick control of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torque management for smooth operation and high productivity. Operator comfort, too, is upgraded with features such as an optional sealed and pressurized cab and an optional air suspension seat. Additional options, such as High Flow XPS hydraulics on each of the models, expand versatility and enable customers to equip C-Series machines specifically for the types of work they do. Click for more...

Backhoe Production Could Bring Jobs to Midwest Town →

From Construction Equipment Guide... BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) Officials say as many as 100 jobs could be added by spring as New Holland Construction begins producing tractor loaders this year at Case Construction in Burlington. New Holland’s backhoes for the North American market had been made at an Imola, Italy, plant. A spokeswoman for New Holland Construction said the transfer is expected to begin in late November or early December, and will decrease lead times for customers. Click for more...

I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package →

When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time. The opening of the interchange also will enhance the safety of travelers, particularly by reducing the number of vehicles backing up on the northbound I-5 off-ramp at SR 502. Click for more...

Glancing Blows From Storms Test ALDOT’s Readiness →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The sky was clear, blue and sunny, giving no hint of the killer storms churning a few hundred miles south in the Gulf of Mexico. But as soon as hurricanes Gustav and Ike made their paths into the Gulf this summer, the Alabama Department of Transportation started implementing the storm-readiness measures they plan and practice for year-round, said Nick Amberger, ALDOT’s ninth division maintenance engineer. Click for more...

Big Iron, Fast Cars Highlight ’Italian Style’ Event in Chicago →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CNH was the presenting sponsor of “Italian Style,” a three-day exposition held Sept. 19 to 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. The event celebrated Italian fashion, design, technology, tourism and cuisine and was organized by the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, Midwest. CNH displayed more than 20 Case IH agriculture, New Holland agriculture, Case construction, New Holland construction and Kobelco farm and earthmoving equipment. Click for more...

Answering the Call: Jersey Firm Responds in Times of Crisis →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mount Construction, one of New Jersey’s largest emergency response contractors, recently acquired four new John Deere 310SJ and four 310SJ total machine control (TMC) tool carrier (TC) backhoes, all equipped with pilot controls to handle statewide site work, road construction and 24-hour emergency utility repair services. Mount Construction has consistently grown over the past few years by providing services such as site prep, demolition, recycling, milling, paving, water and sewer installation and light bridge work to name a few. Click for more...

N.J. Wilbanks Has Developed Cherokee County for 50 Years →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family businesses pride themselves on passing the operation down from generation to generation, and Cherokee County’s N.J. Wilbanks Contractor Inc. is no exception. Celebrating 50 years in the clearing and grading business, the third generation of Wilbanks continues to prosper in northwest Georgia. In 1957, Fred Wilbanks purchased a used D6 from Yancey Bros. Co.’s old Northside Drive location and began using it to plow potatoes on his farm. Click for more...

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