Agricultural Equipment Articles

Hitzfield Excavating Paves Memory Lane in Indiana →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Back in June 2006, there was much hoopla at Iowa’s John Deere Dubuque Works. Not only were they building their 10,000th J-Series Dozer on that day, but also there was a big Gold Key Event for the 10,000th J-Series Dozer customer — Larry Hitzfield of Hitzfield Excavating of Roanoke, Ind. Deere Iron, Old and New“I’ve sold more Deere iron than I bought,” Hitzfield said. “Our company has been raving about the quality of these machines to anyone who would listen since 1961. Click for more...

ASV Debuts Scout SC-50 Rubber-Tracked Utility Vehicle →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV, a manufacturer of rubber track loaders has introduced the ASV Scout SC-50. “We have been developing the Scout for nearly four years and we’ve integrated components from our time-tested Posi-Track machines,” said Brad Lemke, director of new product development at ASV. “Heavy-duty construction and dependable operation make the Scout ideal for the most rugged conditions. This is the perfect machine for construction crews, survey crews, utility companies, pipeline workers, cable crews and many other services.”The Scout’s undercarriage features the same Posi-Track technology used in ASV’s earthmoving equipment. Click for more...

Zanetis Power Adds New Milling Attachment for Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Zanetis Power Attachments has launched a new series of milling attachments for backhoe loaders and wheel loaders. The RoadHog is self-contained with its own engine and hydraulic system. This eliminates any power requirements from the host vehicle and enables it to be mounted on backhoe loaders and wheel loaders above 13,000 lbs. (5,896 kg). It also can be attached using pin-on style or optional quick-attach brackets. Click for more...

Groff Tractor & Equipment Holds Case Rodeo Series →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Mechanicsburg, Pa., facility on April 14. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. All first place finishers of the Case Rodeo Series events will receive a $500 VISA card, a collectible 1/16 scale model of the Case 50th Anniversary Edition backhoe and a special edition Rodeo Series jacket. Click for more...

Komatsu Debuts Powerful, Economical WB142-5 Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB142-5 backhoe loader has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs. (6,583 kg) and a large loader bucket of 1 cu. yd. (.76 cu m) with bolt-on cutting edge. “The WB142-5 is the fifth model in an outstanding line of backhoe loaders from Komatsu,” said Jeff Aubrey, product manager of backhoe loaders. “It’s aimed at the cost-conscious buyer who wants a machine with lots of performance in a simple package. Click for more...

M & L Builds Sizable Fleet With ’Get It Done’ Kind of Firm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By Kate ZanoniSPECIAL TO CEGFrank Marini worked for 11 years doing curbing and sidewalk work for his uncle’s construction company before founding M & L Construction, based in Trumball, Conn., in 1983. When he went out on his own, his uncle initially helped get him started. In the company’s early years, its focus was curb and sidewalk work, primarily for municipalities. A few years later, the company expanded into doing excavating and concrete foundation work. Click for more...

World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene. The open house will be from 10 a.m. Click for more...

TXDOT’s New Braunfels Project an Environmental Success for I-35 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hunter Industries was the general contractor for the recently completed I-35 improvements to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on-system interstate reconstruction through New Braunfels, Texas. Noteworthy to the project were the environmental controls, particularly with respect to storm drainage and water quality. Construction sites of all sizes are legally required to take steps to prevent stormwater pollution. Click for more...

Cat 414E IL Features Joystick Control of Rear Implements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar’s 414E IL industrial loader for the construction and landscaping industries follows the 416E IL and is based on the Caterpillar backhoe loader platform. Seat-mounted joystick implement controls in the 414E IL provide increased operator comfort and promote greater productivity. With just one joystick instead of the traditional four or five levers, the machine gives the operator full control of all five functions (raise, lower, float, tilt and pitch) of the three-point tool carrier along with the ability to activate auxiliary hydraulics and work tools. Click for more...

AIM Offers Heavy Duty GPL Buckets for Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of heavy duty loader buckets for wheel loaders of all sizes. GPL buckets feature durable construction with an AR400 steel cutting edge with reinforced corners and gussets. AR400 steel is 30 percent stronger and 46 percent harder than commonly used T-1 steel, according to the manufacturer. All buckets are pre-drilled to accept optional bolt-on side cutters and teeth. Click for more...

Case Improves Creature Comforts in E Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Case E series wheel loaders — the 721E, 721E/XT and 821E — feature a new cab for enhanced operator comfort, Tier III-certified Case power and increased maintainability and serviceability. “The operator environment on these new wheel loaders has been designed with ergonomics and operator comfort in mind and includes plenty of user-friendly controls, creature comforts and productivity features,” said Dave Wolf, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

JCB 407 ZX, 409 ZX Equipped With Powerful Z-Bar Geometry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Featuring an operating load of 2,810 lbs. (1,274 kg) for the 407 and 3,760 lbs. (1,705 kg) for the 409 with 1.0 and 1.25 cu. yd. (.7 and .9 cu m) buckets respectively, these JCB wheel loaders are equipped with powerful Z-bar geometry offering increased rollback and dump angles, as well as powerful breakout force for high productivity. A hydraulic quick-hitch is a standard feature allowing rapid changeover of attachments. Click for more...

Deere Compact Wheel Loader Moves Materials Quickly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 344J moves material quickly in crowded job sites, and provides many uptime-boosting features found in larger loaders, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain. “The 344J delivers outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach and stability, easily making it the most productive loader in its class,” said Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. Click for more...

Updated J-Series Wheel Loaders Feature Tier III Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Several models within the John Deere J-Series wheel loader line have been updated to feature new, Tier III-compliant Deere PowerTech Engines, Deere’s Quad-Cool cooling system, and other enhancements. The 444J, 544J, 624J and 644J wheel loaders have been updated to include Tier III-compliant John Deere PowerTech engines that deliver fuel efficiency, wet sleeve cylinders for long life, and an electronically-controlled fuel system for precise injections. Click for more...

Kawasaki ZV-2 Wheel Loaders Offer Customization Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki loaders feature Cummins diesel engines offering 96 to 720 flywheel hp (71.5 to 537 kW), 1.8 to 13 cu. yd. (1.4 to 9.9 cu m) bucket capacities and other features that provide high operating efficiency, productivity and ease of maintenance. The new ZV-2 wheel loaders feature significant upgrades that allow the operator to customize the wheel loader performance to the environment or application. Click for more...

New Holland’s New W170B, W190B Offer Better Fuel Economy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The all-new W170B and W190B wheel loaders from New Holland have more power, improved functionality and larger, more accommodating cabs than previous models. Tier-III compliant engines are rated at 195 gross hp (145 kW) for the W170B and 227 hp (169 kW) for the W190B. The W170B is available in both standard and tool carrier configurations. “While these new units are more powerful than before, they also deliver better fuel economy,” said Eric Winkler, New Holland brand marketing manager. Click for more...

Liebherr Improves Wheel Loaders With New ’Generation 6’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr has introduced fuel efficient, productive wheel loaders with tipping loads more than 33,000 lbs. (14,968 kg) — the “Generation 6” loaders. The new models L 566 2plus2 and L 580 2plus2 will replace the L 564 2plus2 and L 580 2plus2 wheel loaders. This step coincides with the implementation of the Tier III noise and emissions regulations for construction machine engines. The new wheel loader series features higher power, improved operator comfort and additional safety devices, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Proper Operation Key to Extending Skid Steer Tire Life →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Skid steer tires are the Rodney Dangerfields of the construction industry’s most versatile vehicle — they get no respect. When working well, they are taken for granted. But when there’s a problem, such as a productivity draining flat, the tire receives all the blame. Spending their service lives on hazardous construction locales, these job-site juggernauts are all too familiar with abuse, but the question remains: do they deserve much of the blame for poor performance or is there more one can do to extend product life and performance? For the most part, the solution to better tire performance lies with the operator. Click for more...

Cat 990H Wheel Loader Features Low-Emissions Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 990H wheel loader incorporates innovations to lower engine emissions, improve reliability, durability and serviceability, and optimize operator efficiency and comfort, according to the manufacturer. The 990H replaces the 990G Series II and retains the productive cycle times, pass matches with standard sized haulers, impeller clutch torque converter and Rimpull Control System for increased operator control and optimum power to the ground, and STIC control system for reduced operator effort. Click for more...

Case 921E Boasts Productivity, Maintenance Improvements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has upgraded the 921E wheel loader to join its E Series line, with an electronically controlled engine that provides increased efficiency, a new cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility, and easier maintenance. The new Case wheel loader also delivers a larger payload of 5.75 cu. yds. (4.4 cu m). “The operator environment on 921E has been designed with ergonomics and operator comfort in mind and includes plenty of user-friendly controls, creature comforts and productivity features,” said Dave Wolf, brand marketing manager of Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

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