Agricultural Equipment Articles

Local Contractor Represents Miller-Bradford & Risberg →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rick Greeno, owner of Greeno Excavating in Kenosha, Wis., placed 43rd in the Case Rodeo finals at ConExpo in Las Vegas on March 11. To qualify for the event, Greeno had won Miller-Bradford & Risberg’s local competition in Sussex, Wis. These events included a series of skill tests operating backhoes. The national contest pitted 77 winners from local contests across the United States against each other. Click for more...

PT-50 Spreads the Weight With 24 Wheels in Undercarriage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV’s PT-50 mid-sized rubber track loader replaces ASV’s former RC-50 model, which was introduced in 2002 as a machine that dramatically improves traction, digging, earthmoving and cycle times over traditional skid steer loaders. As with the former RC-50, the 50-hp (37.3 kW) PT-50 uses ASV’s undercarriage technology with suspension that maximizes traction and flotation while giving operators a comfortable ride. Click for more...

PT-80 Offers Independent, Multi-Suspension Undercarriage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Replacing the former SR-80 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-80 features an independent and multi-suspension undercarriage as well as a comfortable cab interior. As with the former SR-80, the 80.5 hp (60 kW) PT-80 is equipped with a durable rubber track undercarriage. Featuring a multi-level suspension system, it uses 16 bogie wheels per track, which flex independently to maximize ground contact. Click for more...

Case Re-Powers Its E Series Tier III-Certified Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has re-powered the engine on its E Series compact wheel loaders with a 3.2-L Tier III-certified Case engine. Ideally suited for a variety of landscaping, industrial material handling and residential construction applications, the Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E feature Versa-Boom linkage for excellent reach, visibility and precise parallel lift, increased bucket roll back for greater material retention, a comfortable cab and easy access to service points, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat Fusion Wheel Loader Coupler System Expands Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat Fusion wheel loader coupler system pulls the coupler and work tool closer to the wheel loader for machine performance comparable to pin-on — with all the versatility and flexibility of a coupler. The design moves the center of gravity closer to the machine, yet the coupler enables the loader to conveniently pick up and use a wide range of work tools. Fusion is designed for Caterpillar wheel loader models ranging from the 924 to the 972, including the IT38 and IT62. Click for more...

Gunite Slinger Polishes Off Pools in the Hamptons →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From sailboats to figure 8s to giant teardrops, David Schiavoni of East End Ready Mix in West Hampton Beach, N.Y., has worked on very unique swimming pools. “We’ve gunited some really crazy pools. The biggest we did was shaped like a sailboat,” said Schiavoni. “The owner wanted it to look like a sailboat because in the background was the ocean. They all want to have something no one else has.”Swimming pools in the Hamptons cost more than most people’s homes. Click for more...

Liebherr Wheel Loaders Keep Busy at Carolina Sunrock →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When a nearly 60-year-old company survives and grows for years in one part of the country, expands into another region and eventually moves the whole operation from New York to North Carolina, some things should stay constant amidst all the changes. For the Sunrock Group, one of those constant things has been its ever-growing fleet of Liebherr equipment. “Carolina Sunrock has been using Liebherr equipment since our first unit, a R984B shovel, was purchased in 1989. Click for more...

Westchester Tractor Takes on Kawasaki Wheel Loader Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. of America is pleased to announce Westchester Tractor as the new dealer representing Kawasaki Wheel Loaders in Southern New York. “The Kawasaki wheel loader line increases our value to our customer base by providing us with what we believe to be the best front-end loader on the market today,” commented John Apple, Westchester president. “The complete line of Kawasaki wheel loaders will allow us to serve customers involved in many different applications. Click for more...

Morris Group Builds Safer Bridge Over Blackwater Creek →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Crossing Blackwater Creek on AL 69 in Walker County is a harrowing experience, involving a steep hill, a blind curve and a narrow, circa 1932 bridge. After years of delays — the word locally is that the project as originally designed would have affected a Confederate cemetery — work is well under way to change that scary ride into a pleasant crossing. “What the job is going to do is it’s going to take a crooked road and a bridge in a blind curve at the bottom, it’s going to take most of the hill out and all of the curve out, so it’s essentially a straight shot,” said Justin L. Click for more...

ASV Maximizes Traction, Flotation With New PT-70 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Replacing the former SR-70 rubber track loader that was introduced in 2006, ASV’s PT-70 features a modern cab, an advanced rubber track undercarriage with suspension, a high-performance hydraulic system, enhanced ground clearance and a precision-balanced chassis. As with the former SR-70, the 71-hp (53 kW) PT-70 is designed with careful attention to geometry and distribution of machine weight. Click for more...

Cat Reinvents 906H, 908H Loaders With More Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar’s 906H and 908H compact wheel loaders are completely redesigned to deliver higher performance and more versatility. Standard features include a skid steer loader-style coupler, differential lock, Z-bar linkage and a productive work environment. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. H-Series compact loaders are productive in industrial, landscaping and general construction applications. Click for more...

WA800-3 Achieves Better Performance, Greater Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. offers the WA800-3 wheel loader with an operating weight of 224,650 lbs. (101,900 kg) for improved operations and high performance in mining and large quarry applications. The WA800-3 is equipped with numerous features to increase productivity and reliability and enhance operator comfort, including a dual speed hydraulic system, full powershift planetary transmission, an ergonomic cab and Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS). Click for more...

National Gas Rodeo Appoints Case as Exclusive Supplier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment will be the exclusive provider of construction equipment to event teams as part of its Platinum sponsorship of the annual National Gas Rodeo. The National Gas Rodeo features competing utility crews in a variety of skill events showcasing natural gas equipment installations. The event attracts elite gas crews from across the United States. As many as 30 four-person and two-person teams are expected to compete. Click for more...

LiuGong Enters U.S. Market With Baschmann Services →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, LiuGong attended ConExpo-Con/AGG 2008 and announced its expansion into the North American market. Baschmann Services Inc., Elma, N.Y., is the first dealer in the United States to be awarded a LiuGong Construction Machinery North America dealership. Baschmann Services has been meeting the equipment needs of contractors and municipalities in central, western and the southern tier of New York State for more than 20 years. Click for more...

SAWS, New Holland Backhoes Install Underground Pipes in San Antonio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction, a manufacturer and marketer of construction equipment, has been chosen by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) as the exclusive provider of 57 backhoe loaders. SAWS, a public utility owned by the city of San Antonio, will use the equipment for the installation and rehab of underground pipes. SAWS chose the B95 model backhoe loader, which delivers the most horsepower and SAE dig-force in its class as well as high-capacity, fast-response hydraulics and maximum visibility, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hubbard Adds Volvo Skid Steers to Asphalt Grinding Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It’s not every company that can boast having NASA and Mickey Mouse among its customers. But then again, Hubbard Construction Company isn’t just any company. Since 1920 it has grown into the largest heavy civil construction company in Florida, culminating in revenues of more than $300 million last year, according to Volvo Spirit magazine. A visit to the southeastern United States includes travel along roads, bridges and infrastructure with the Hubbard signature. Click for more...

Case Adds New 521E Wheel Loader to E Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has added the 521E to its E Series line of wheel loaders. The new model features an electronically controlled engine that provides increased horsepower to move more material per hour, a redesigned cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility, and enhanced maintenance, delivering more productive hours, all with a payload capacity of up to 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 cu m). Click for more...

Cat’s 938H, IT38H Feature Responsive Power, Low Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet U.S. EPA Tier III off-highway emissions regulations and worldwide emissions standards. Click for more...

Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader Powered by 322 Horses →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-6 wheel loader delivers increased performance and reliability. Designed for quarry, sand, gravel and industrial applications, the WA500-6 employs the latest technological advancements allowing operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions. The WA500-6 has a net hp of 332 hp (247 kW) and an operating weight between 71,585 and 74,010 lbs. Click for more...

Liebherr L586 Boasts Advanced Hydrostatic Drive System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr’s L 586 2plus2 wheel loader has a tipping load of 45,040 lbs. (20,430 kg), making it the largest hydrostatically powered wheel loader in the world, according to the manufacturer. Liebherr has been manufacturing hydrostatically powered wheel loaders for more than 25 years. The advanced hydrostatic drive system has proven to be both fuel efficient — consuming as much as 25 percent less fuel than conventional drive machines — and long lasting. Click for more...

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