Agricultural Equipment Articles

Cat Welcomes New Litter of Compact Rubber-Track Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils, according to the manufacturer. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage, designed and built by Caterpillar, with the chassis of their multi terrain loader counterparts, the 277C, 287C and 297C. Click for more...

Mustang Corrals More Horses in Its Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang compact track loader models MTL16, MTL20 and MTL25 have been revised to become models MTL316, MTL320 and MTL325. They have been updated to meet Tier III engine emissions regulations and have undergone other product improvements. A fourth Mustang track loader, model MTL312, brings the total number of track loader units in the compact equipment manufacturer’s product line to four. The upgraded models’ high-powered, Tier III EPA-certified engines meet stringent emissions standards and deliver enhanced performance. Click for more...

Steel Suspension System Offered on Bobcat Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat’s new compact track loader suspension system uses all-steel components to increase operator comfort without sacrificing durability. The new roller suspension system is available as an option on the Bobcat T320 compact track loader and will be added to other Bobcat compact track loader models later this year. One way the Bobcat roller suspension system provides greater operator comfort is by minimizing vibration at the ground. Click for more...

Komatsu America’s CK30-1, CK35-1 Compact Track Loaders Tout Stability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s rubber-tracked compact track loaders have a wide supporting surface allowing the machines to effectively work on any type of soil, including mud and snow. The CK30-1 has an operating weight of 9,546 lbs. (4,330 kg) and the CK35-1 has an operating weight of 10,053 lbs. (4,560 kg). Both machines are powered by Komatsu engines delivering a net power of 84 hp (62.6 kW). The turbocharged and water-cooled direct fuel injection engines meet EPA emissions requirements and remain fuel-efficient without sacrificing power or productivity. Click for more...

Case E Series Features New Engine, Cooling Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The repowered 3.2-L Tier III-certified Case engine on Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E compact wheel loaders feature a new cooling package for greater productivity. Plus, the new engines deliver between 54 and 82 net hp (40.3 and 61.1 kW) to move more material per hour. Located at the back of the wheel loader, the high-efficiency cooling package provides better service accessibility and greater air flow across the coolers. Click for more...

Cat’s Largest Backhoe Offers Greater Digging Depth, Force →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 450E backhoe loader delivers increased performance, enhanced operator comfort and controllability, emissions regulations compliance, easier maintenance, and new, functional styling when compared to the 446D, which the machine replaces. The 450E is in the 17-ft. (5.2 m) dig depth class and is the largest backhoe loader in the Caterpillar line. The 450E has 124 net hp (92.5 kW) and a backhoe digging depth of 17 ft. Click for more...

JCB Makes Improvements to Its 3C, 3CX, 4CX Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has made improvements to the 3C, 3CX and 4CX models in its backhoe lineup. The company also has added a fully enclosed cab to its compact Midi CX backhoe loader. The 3C’s redesigned canopy is available with or without a front windshield. Revised gearing allows the 3C to achieve road travel speeds to 22 mph (35.4 kmh), with added servo brakes to reduce operator pedal effort. The front of the machine has undergone a redesign as well, with the addition of front nose protection to prevent damage during truck loading operations. Click for more...

Multi Machine Touts Ease of Changing Out Rubber Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Multi Machine of Hampton, N.J., sells rubber tracks all across the nation to customers ranging from small contractors to large dealers. “We ship all over the country using very inexpensive shipping, said Eric Druckenmiller, sales manager of Multi Machine. “We sell Summit and Traxter tracks, all high quality, guaranteed to fit, brand new and backed by a warrantee. Summit is our own exclusive brand, the quality of which many customers now realize and request.”It is rare for Multi Machine to install the tracks, because, Druckenmiller said, “it’s no big deal to install them. Click for more...

Miller-Bradford & Risberg Donates Equipment to Fair →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 10,000 animals were on exhibit this year at the Wisconsin State Fair, July 31 to Aug. 10 at 640 South 84th St. in West Allis, Wis. A lot of mouths to feed every day and a lot of clean up. That’s why Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, donated a Case 621E wheel loader and a Case 420 Series 3 skid steer loader to handle the feed, hay and manure during the State Fair. Stop by for a demonstration of the Case equipment in action. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Adds New Compact Equipment Dealership →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has added another Volvo compact equipment dealer to its expanding distribution network. The Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) branch in Elkridge (Baltimore), Md., is now representing the comprehensive line of Volvo compact wheel loaders and excavators and skid steer and backhoe loaders. The appointment of VCES-Elkridge was effective May 1, 2008. The Elkridge branch has been in its market serving customers for more than 50 years. Click for more...

No R&R for Little R Site Prep Amid Spike in Mulching Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Clearing land in Georgia has been evolving over the last few years. In the past, clearing land consisted of cutting trees and brush, pushing all the debris into piles and burning it. But now, faced with environmental concerns on top of the drought conditions that exist in most Georgia counties, clearing land has taken on a new look. Mulching trees and brush down to ground level has become a trend that is economically and environmentally advantageous while lessening the chances of fire outbreaks. Click for more...

After 50 Years Dan Como & Sons Still Focuses on Service →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since 1958, the Como family has believed two things ensure Dan Como & Sons Inc. will continue to thrive: service and quality products. As the garden and landscape supply company sees its third generation working the business, it’s assured that focusing on those two things has proven successful. “The two go hand-in-hand. We’ve spent a lot of time making products that fit our customers’ specifications and expectations,” said second-generation Co-Owner Dan Como Jr. Click for more...

Cat’s Compact TH255 Loads Up on Power, Maneuverability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The TH255 super compact telehandler is a wholly new model in the Caterpillar line and offers compact dimensions and increased maneuverability for efficient work in tight areas. Despite its size, the TH255 has a rated load capacity of 5,500 lbs. (2,500 kg), lift height of 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) and capacity at maximum reach of 1,850 lbs. (839 kg). Equipped with a universal skid steer coupler, the TH255 can handle a variety of work tools including forks, hooks, buckets, augers and brooms. Click for more...

Manufacturers Begin to Tout Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors trying to cope with zooming fuel costs have short-term and long-term options. They can immediately take steps to operate their heavy equipment as efficiently as possible, though many contractors already are squeezing every last ounce of efficiency from machines and crews. For the longer haul, they must weigh the dollars and sense of updating fleets with new generations of equipment that feature fuel-sipping technology. Click for more...

Volvo to Unveil C-Series Feller Buncher in Nova Scotia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A live exhibition of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new C-Series heavy-duty tracked feller bunchers at DEMO International 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 18 to 20, 2008, will introduce to the forest industry the first of three new Volvo feller buncher models that will hit the market in early 2009. There are three models in the new C-Series feller buncher product range — the 37-ton (33.5 t), full swing radius Volvo FB3800C, the 30-ton (27 t) short swing radius Volvo FB2800C and the 30-ton zero swing radius Volvo FBR2880C. Click for more...

Allmand Offers 4WD TLB Featuring ESL Backhoe Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the ESL backhoe design and enhanced digging power, the Allmand TLB-6235 four-wheel drive compact tractor loader backhoe easily meets the needs of general construction, landscaping, utility and any other small to mid-size earthmoving applications. The TLB-6235 features a full-time mechanical four-wheel drive system, offering efficient functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. The addition of four-wheel drive provides increased versatility over two-wheel drive models, allowing operators to work in more adverse conditions. Click for more...

Cat E-Series Backhoe Loaders Offer Increased Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar E-Series backhoe loaders — the 416E, 420E and 430E — deliver increased performance, operator comfort, controllability, versatility and new, functional styling when compared to the D-Series models, which the new machines replace. The 420E and 430E are offered in integrated tool carrier configurations for applications that benefit from parallel-lift loader linkage and the versatility of quick work tool changes. Click for more...

JCB Boosts Performance on Three Backhoe Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has made improvements to the 3C, 3CX and 4CX models. These machines have high digging forces and the compact midi CX now has a fully enclosed cab. The 3C now has a redesigned canopy to make it available with or without a front windshield, of particular importance to customers in North America, according to the manufacturer. Revised gearing allows the 3C to achieve road travel speeds to 22 mph (35 kmh), with added servo brakes to reduce operator pedal effort. Click for more...

John Deere Implements Total Machine Control on Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Total Machine Control (TMC) is the way John Deere has chosen to implement electrohydraulics on construction and forestry equipment. It provides for more intuitive controls and enables automation of functions that operators previously had to do manually, according to the manufacturer. This option for the John Deere 310SJ and 410J backhoe loaders gives operators comfort, faster cycle times and the best automatic features of an excavator and 4WD loader built into one machine. Click for more...

New Terex Tractor Loader Backhoe Joins Terex Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex now offers the TX970B tractor loader backhoe. The 15-ft. (4.5 m) class backhoe has all-wheel steer, including crab steer selection. The TX970B has an operating weight of 17,663 lbs. (8,029 kg), a standard dig depth of 15 ft. 11 in. (4.9 m) and an extended dig depth of 20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m). In addition, the TX970B has a long backhoe boom for increased reach of 24 ft. (7.3 m) and digging depth of 20.3 ft. Click for more...

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