Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

AIM Eyes Keeping Rocks in Place With New Skid Steer Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments’s new skid steer rock bucket features an open tine layout that can be used for picking up rocks and debris while sifting out dirt. It also can be used in various lifting and clean-up tasks, as well as ground leveling. The specially designed bucket ridge helps keep rocks and debris in place while the operator continues to load. The bucket comes in 74-in. (188 cm) width and fits all skid steer loaders with the universal style mount. Click for more...

Operators Catch a Ride on B-Series Mini Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has improved its mini track loaders with the introduction of the B-Series MT52 and MT55. The B-Series loaders have features that improve operator safety, comfort and machine durability and meet the latest emission requirements, according to the manufacturer. Bobcat B-Series mini track loaders include an auxiliary hydraulic continuous flow shutoff lever. A new safety feature, the continuous flow shutoff lever is located on the directional control handle. Click for more...

Komatsu SK1020-5 Skid Steer Features Long Wheel Base →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader has one of the longest wheel bases in its class, 45.7 in. (116 cm), giving the operator a more stable ride and a better platform for operating high flow attachments. The machine’s hydraulic self leveling (up only) bucket with 5,038 lbs. (2,290 kg) of breakout force enhances operator productivity on the job site. The 45-degree dump and 30-degree rollback angles of the bucket allow for a faster dump cycle and load retention over rough terrain. Click for more...

XR Loader Linkage Available on Case’s Full-Sized Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The extended reach (XR) loader linkage configuration is now available on all Case full-sized wheel loader models 521E through 1221E. For applications requiring higher dump clearance, such as loading materials into high sided trucks at transfer stations or feed lots for dairy applications, the optional XR loader linkage configuration delivers extended reach throughout the complete cycle, as well as extended dump clearances. Click for more...

Komatsu Improves Visibility Inside WA320PZ-6 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA320PZ-6 wheel loader offers improved visibility and increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer , waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320PT-5, this new machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The WA320PZ-6, with an operating weight of 32,480 to 33,900 lbs. Click for more...

Kawasaki Unveils Waste & Recycling Wheel Loader Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki has developed a waste and recycling package for its wheel loader line specifically for the waste and recycling industry. “We have worked closely with customers in this demanding application and developed options that make Kawasaki wheel loaders a very productive, safe and economical machine to operate in this environment,” stated Gary Bell, vice president and general manager. The waste and recycling package features special guarding options, cab filtration options, safety options, automatic reversible cooling fan, autolube system, wide fin radiator and hydraulic options. Click for more...

Bay Sand Provides Suffolk Scarp to Hampton Roads Area →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From Surry County in the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia through coastal North Carolina, there’s a geological formation known as the Suffolk Scarp. In essence, it’s a sand dune, perhaps 1.5 mi. (2.4 km) wide and about 20 to 30 ft. (6 to 9 m) deep. Because of its compactible nature, sand from the Suffolk Scarp makes excellent fill material for contractors in the region. For nearly 30 years, Henry Layden has been mining and selling Suffolk Scarp sand in the Smithfield, Va., area, first as Ivor Sand Company, and more recently as Bay Sand Company Inc. Click for more...

Pa.’s Gateway Project to Open New Doors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Charles D. Armstrong owned a cork business in Lancaster, Pa., around the turn of the century. Deciding to expand his business, he built a linoleum-manufacturing facility on Liberty Street in 1907, thus founding a company that would become famous for its tile flooring. For a century Armstrong World Industries manufactured this and other products at the facility. It was a flourishing concern, which by the middle of the 1940s employed more than 7,500 workers. Click for more...

Patterson and Wilder Construction Gets Gold Key Treatment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gray Lewis and Frank Patterson Jr., both vice presidents of Patterson and Wilder Construction Company, were honored Aug. 13 with a Gold Key ceremony at John Deere’s Dubuque Works. The Gold Key ceremony followed a tour of Deere’s Dubuque, Iowa, factory, which is located on 1,465 acres. At the ceremony, the customer arrives at the end of the line just as his machine is nearing completion. Click for more...

Bobcat’s American Road Tour Stops at Mall of America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of the year-long 50th anniversary celebration of the Bobcat loader, a traveling historical exhibit is visiting 23 Bobcat dealers in the United States and Canada. The Bobcat 50 Years Unleashed North American Road Tour stopped at Mall of America on Saturday, Aug. 9. Local dealer Tri-State Bobcat hosted the Bobcat 50 Years Unleashed North American Road Tour. In addition to the historic machines on display, eight cases affixed to the Road Tour trailer showcased Melroe and Bobcat collectibles and memorabilia from the past 50 years. Click for more...

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