Agricultural Equipment Articles

Engineer Wins New Holland Skid Steer at 2007 Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Michael Smith, a city engineer from St. George, Utah, hit the jackpot at this year’s World of Concrete construction industry event in Las Vegas — and won a New Holland L175 SuperBoom skid steer loader. The L175 skid steer will be delivered to Smith by Rasmussen Equipment Company, the local New Holland dealer in Salt Lake City. In honor of the 35th anniversary of the New Holland skid steer loader, New Holland offered the L175 SuperBoom skid steer loader — the newest addition to New Holland’s skid steer loader line — as the grand prize of its “One-Armed Bandit” promotion. Click for more...

John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires. Click for more...

JCB Robots Spawns New Track Loader From 1110 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB Robots introduced the 1110T Robot track loader. The 1110T was created from the 1110 Robot skid steer, which replaced the previous 1105 Robot with increased operating capabilities, better controllability and improved visibility. The 1110T track loader has a rated operating capacity of 2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg) and is powered by a Tier II compliant 92 hp (69 kW) turbo-charged diesel engine. Its 17.7 in. Click for more...

Versatile Attachments Added to Worksite Pro Arsenal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has added a new attachment and made enhancements to several current products in its Worksite Pro line for skid steers and compact track loaders. The new and updated attachments include two new “dozer” blades, five vibratory rollers, four cold planers, two tillers, and two hydraulic breakers. All of these attachments are backed by John Deere parts, service and warranty coverage. Click for more...

FFC’s Grapple Buckets Adds Clamping Force to Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FFC grapple buckets for skid steer loaders, utility loaders, wheel loaders and backhoe loaders feature a design to withstand the demands of work in scrap handling, recycling and other tough applications. The grapple includes hardened pins, cushioned cylinder kit and cylinder/hose guard and up to a 50 percent increase in clamping force over previous models. For more information, call 800/747-2132 or visit www.paladinbrands.com. Click for more...

Mustang’s 2109 Skid Steer Offers 5 Percent More Torque →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang has added a new feature to its 2109 skid steer — a 99-hp (74 kW) Cummins diesel engine. The Tier II emissions-certified, turbo-charged engine offers 305 ft. lbs. of torque — nearly 5 percent more than the previous 2109 engine. In addition to more torque and performance, the Cummins B4.5T direct-injected engine offers easier access to important maintenance points, including the dipstick, oil fill and air cleaner. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches Two New Backhoe Loaders in Ohio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB156-5 and WB156PS-5 backhoe loaders are equipped with Tier II engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 and 18,780 lbs. (7,500 and 8,500 kg) and loader bucket options up to 1.50 cu. yds. (1.1 cu m). These new models in the 15-ft. (4.6 m) backhoe class are the big brothers of the WB146-5 and WB146PS-5. The new backhoe loaders are available at the Columbus Equipment Company, which has been selling and servicing heavy machinery since 1952. Click for more...

Price & Sons Clears Way for Atlanta Redevelopment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In-town and urban areas in Atlanta are seeing a resurgence of development and redevelopment as an increasing number of suburban residents are opting to shorten their commutes by moving back to the city and escaping the gridlock of sprawl. Price & Sons Inc. has been one of the go-to companies for demolition in the Atlanta area for more than 40 years. Demand for its service has stepped up in recent years as old parts of the city are razed to make way for redevelopment. Click for more...

Case Marks 50th Anniversary With Year-Long Backhoe Rodeo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In celebration of its 50th year manufacturing tractor backhoe loaders, Case Construction Equipment has announced the launch of the Case Rodeo Series, a year-long series of backhoe-loader rodeo competitions to be held at Case dealerships across North America. The winning operators from local rodeo events will compete in March 2008, during the ConExpo - Con/AGG show, to determine who will win the North American Championship Event and the grand prize of a brand new, fully-loaded 50th Anniversary Edition Case 580 Super M Series 2 backhoe loader, valued at $119,203. Click for more...

AIM Attachments Offers Skid Steer Grapple Buckets →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of skid steer attachments. One heavy-duty attachment in the AIM skid steer lineup is the grapple bucket. AIM grapple buckets combine the features of a low-profile bucket including heavy-duty construction and high visibility design, with the added clamping ability of dual-grapple arms. Both cylinders offer guards to protect them from debris and limbs. A reinforced bottom is included for added durability. Click for more...

New Holland C175 Track Loader Offers Smaller Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Meeting the needs of landscapers, construction contractors, utility and grounds maintenance contractors and others who require the features of a smaller size compact track loader, New Holland has introduced the C175, with 2,200 lbs. (998 kg) rated operating capacity and an operating weight of 7,535 lbs. (3,418 kg). Having an overall width of 71.1 in. (180.6 cm) over the tracks, a length of 129.5 in. Click for more...

Versatile TL150 Features Rubber Tracks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Takeuchi TL 150 compact track loader is a 97-hp (72 kW) machine with enhanced lifting capacity and bucket breakout force. Rubber tracks combine the capabilities of a track loader with the versatility of operation on improved surfaces. High sprocket planetary final drive system provides an efficient and durable method of speed reduction and torque amplification. It also eliminates drive chains, chain cases, axles and hubs, which require periodic maintenance and could cause failure, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Bobcat Company Hikes Lift Capacity, Horsepower in S330 Skid Steer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors needing a larger skid steer loader with more lift capacity, increased horsepower and an improved cooling system can now turn to the new S330 skid steer loader from Bobcat Company. The new Bobcat S330 skid steer loader builds upon the existing Bobcat skid steer loader line, which also includes models 463 through S300. With a 3,300-lb. (1,497 kg) rated operating capacity (ROC), the S330 becomes the company’s largest skid steer loader. Click for more...

Allied Construction’s Skid-Pac Puts Compaction in Motion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products LLC’s added the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to its full-product line of attachments. The Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into motion. Mounted on a skid steer, the Model 1000 now travels quickly over soil in flatwork, delivers more impact energy, has a four-function valve and maintenance-free oil splash bearing lubrication, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Crews Ensure Traffic Keeps on Rollin’ Over Blackwater →

The Blackwater River Bridge on Route 40 in Waverly, Va., is showing its age. The 50-year-old bridge needs to be replaced, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded the $3 million contract to Bryant Contracting Inc., of Toano, Va., to get the job done. Bryant started work on the project, which includes the bridge replacement and roadway approach work, in early December. The anticipated completion date is May 2008. Click for more...

Reservoir to Include State’s Highest Non-Federal Dam →

Two government agencies have teamed up in the Atlanta area to build a $36 million, 411-acre (166 ha) reservoir that will help bolster water supplies needed for two booming metro counties already approaching a combined population of 1 million residents. The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir near Canton, Ga., will feature a huge roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam towering 180 ft. (55 m) high and stretching 980 ft. Click for more...

Dominion Offers Over-the-Tire Tracks for Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dominion Equipment Parts unveiled its over-the-tire tracks in February at the auctions in Florida. The newest component to the Virginia-based company’s line-up, the tracks allow contractors to take skid steers places they never could before, said Spokesman Chip Bukoski. The track would allow an operator to get better traction in mud and provide better flotation in wet conditions. “There are so many skid steers out there, this was a natural addition to our product line-up,” he said. Click for more...

Tom Ridge Environmental Center: Innovative, Eco-Friendly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) celebrated its grand opening in 2006 in Erie, Pa. The 65,000-sq.-ft. center serves as an education, research and tourist hub for the region. The purpose of the center is to create a comprehensive year-round facility at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, thus becoming a vital economic, education, research and tourism spot for the northwest region. It also is the establishment of an urban greenway that improves safety for walkers, hikers, and bikers from the Pennsylvania Seaway Trail to the park entrance. Click for more...

Case’s Backhoe Loader Celebrates 50th Anniversary →

From Construction Equipment Guide... February 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the world’s first factory-integrated tractor backhoe loader. The Case 320 was the first backhoe loader purpose-built at the plant for construction applications. “When Case introduced the first backhoe loader in 1957, it revolutionized the construction industry,” Jim Hasler, vice president, Case Construction Equipment, said. Click for more...

Komatsu WA430-6 Wheel Loader Offers Improved Rim Pull, Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has announced the addition of the WA430-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders, providing high productivity and durability with greater operator comfort and ease of controls. The WA430-6 has 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs. (18,525 and 18,700 kg) and a dumping clearance of 9 ft. 11 in. (3 m) when equipped with a 4.6-cu. yd. (3.5 cu m) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge. Click for more...

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