Agricultural Equipment Articles

New Holland’s Skid Steers Boast Low Center of Gravity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland’s SuperBoom skid steer models feature improved visibility, lift capacity, stability, dump height and reach. Nine skid steer models range from 14.4 to 74 net hp on the L190, with rated operating capacities from 600 to 2,800 lbs. (272 to 1,270 kg). Reach, Muscle, Speed New Holland skid steers are designed to make quick work of tough jobs, with features including the Super Boom vertical lift linkage for greater reach, a long wheelbase for stability and high ground speeds, and dump angles for faster cycling. Click for more...

John Deere’s 344J Boasts Many Uptime-Boosting Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new John Deere 344J wheel loader moves material quickly — even on crowded job sites. It also provides many uptime-boosting features, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain, according to the manufacturer. “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...

Thomas Unveils 35 Series Tracked Mini-Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Thomas Equipment has introduced its new model 35 Series tracked mini-skid steer loader. The 35DT features an enclosed drive system, integrated, large volume fuel and hydraulic oil reservoirs as well as a larger operator compartment. The 35DT track drive features a longer wheelbase and increased wrap around the drive sprockets to reduce the possibility of slippage or ratcheting. The ride-on loader’s 9-in. Click for more...

Allmand Offers Four-Wheel Drive TLB-6235 Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the Extended Service Life (ESL) backhoe design and strong digging power, the Allmand TLB-6235 four-wheel drive compact tractor loader backhoe 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 functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. The addition of four-wheel drive allows operators to work in more adverse conditions. Click for more...

Dig-R-Tach Attachment Allows Backhoes to Drill Into Earth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... General Equipment Co.’s Model 471 Dig-R-Tach hydraulically powered earth drilling attachment system is specifically designed for use with lower-auxiliary hydraulic system flow rates found on popular models of compact loader backhoes, mini-excavators and compact utility loaders. The 471 Dig-R-Tach system allows compact loader backhoes and mini-excavators to become practical and produce options for many hole-digging projects. Click for more...

Deere 710G Backhoe Tackles Tough Assignments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Numerous enhancements over the previous model make John Deere’s 710G backhoe well suited for tough jobs, particularly those where a small excavator and loader are used together, according to Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. “The 710G provides the kind of digging force and lift capacity that customers typically find only in a 12-metric-ton excavator, and on the front end it rivals most 2-yard loaders,” he said. Click for more...

Ingersoll Rand Offers Powerful BL-570 Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The BL-570 compact backhoe loader from Ingersoll Rand Company Limited is ideal for utility installation, landscaping, and rental applications, as well as general construction and repair work. The BL-570 uses a backhoe workgroup with a maximum digging depth of 12 ft. (3.7 m). The loader has a rated operating capacity of 3,406 lb. (1,545 kg) and a breakout force of 9,370 lb. (4,250 kg). The BL-570 is equipped with the standard Bob-Tach attachment mounting system for the loader and the X-Change system for the backhoe. Click for more...

JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader Boasts Specially Designed Off-Road Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s new 3CX backhoe loaders are designed for hard work, increased productivity and greater comfort. JCB Cab and CanopyOperator comfort is achieved with an optional heated air suspension seat with air lumbar support, coupled with an air conditioning system, built-in cooler and cell phone holder with power supply. All-around visibility is a key feature of the cab. This has been achieved by an increased glass area, strategic positioning of the front windshield wiper, a wide rear opening window, and a low floor at the rear for visibility down the trench. 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...

Allied Construction Products Offers Roto-Cut, Hammer Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products offers a versatile line of attachments for backhoes. The Roto-CutAllied’s high-speed rotary asphalt cutter — the Roto-Cut — delivers straight smooth cuts up to 5.5 in. (14 cm) deep at a rate of 6,000 ft. (1,829 m) per hour. The steel alloy rotary blade stays sharp, even through high-density asphaltic concrete, according to the manufacturer. The Allied Roto-Cut can be useful for many applications:• Removal of asphalt surfacing • Trenching and patching jobs• Edging• Scoring and forming operations• Utility line construction• Other asphalt maintenance jobsThe Roto-Cut attaches to motor graders, excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes and other construction machinery. Click for more...

Bland Landscaping Spices Up Work With Ditch Witch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bland Landscaping Inc. keeps itself busy in its neck of the woods in North Carolina. Located in the small town of Apex just outside Raleigh, Bland Landscaping’s service area includes North Carolina’s prestigious Research Triangle anchored by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and major research centers of North Carolina State University, Duke University and the University of North Carolina. Click for more...

Thomas Model 255 Skid Steer Boasts 7,000-Lb. Breakout Force →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The model 255 skid steer loader from Thomas offers more than 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) of breakout force and a rated lift capacity of 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg). An optional counterweight kit increases the loaders rated lift capacity to 2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg). Power is provided by a Kubota turbocharged diesel that produces more than 87.4 hp (65.2 kw). With its 48.8-in. (123.8 cm) wheelbase and travel speeds up to 12.3 mph (19.8 kmh), smooth, stable, flat-footed performance and quick cycle times are taken in stride. Click for more...

New Holland Wheel Loaders Deliver Power, Reliability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland wheel loaders keep the operator ahead of schedule with reliable power. Seven models range from 110 net hp on the W110 to 200 net hp on the W190, with operating weights from 22,915 to 37,037 lbs. The Z-bar linkage loader arms deliver strong breakout force, big lifting capacity and quick cycle times. The return-to-dig and return-to-travel features save time and effort. Heavy-duty outboard planetary reduction final drives develop torque at the wheel instead of along the axle to reduce axle shaft stress. Click for more...

Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Busts Up Concrete Flatwork →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Allied Construction Products LLC has announced the addition of the Hammerhead II Model HB 550 to its full-product line of attachments. The Allied Hammerhead II is a self-contained hydraulic concrete slab buster designed to demolish concrete flatwork. The concrete is rubblized at a 45-degree angle from the point of impact. This concrete flatwork includes floors, driveways, bridge decks and roadways up to 12 in. Click for more...

New Caterpillar 904B Wheel Loader Upgrades Horsepower →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 904B wheel loader features a skid steer loader quick coupler, high-flow hydraulics and powerful Z-bar linkage in a 7- ft. 10-in. (2.4 m) tall package with a bucket less than 6 ft. (1.8 m) wide. The new loader replaces the Cat 902 and offers 52 net hp (39 kW), approximately 15 percent more power than the previous model. Operating weight is 9,810 lb. (4 450 kg), and standard bucket capacity is .78 cu. Click for more...

General Manager Butch Nicholson Celebrates 35 Years at Folcomer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Butch Nicholson has shown no signs of slowing down. He recently celebrated 35 years of service with Folcomer Equipment Corporation — a construction and equipment dealer serving Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. — and looks forward to the road ahead. Nicholson, who currently holds the position of general manager of Folcomer’s Upper Marlboro, MD, location, began with the company in 1971. Click for more...

Cat Boosts Fuel Efficiency in Two New Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two new Caterpillar H-Series medium wheel loaders, the 950H and 962H, feature key changes to enhance productivity and reduce owning and operating costs. New Cat engines featuring ACERT technology provide increased power and U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions compliance for the new loaders. A new load sensing hydraulic implement system works more efficiently for improved fuel benefits of 4 to 7 percent and a 20 percent increase in lift force over the previous models. Click for more...

PA’s Michael Facchiano Contracting Celebrates Two Milestones in 2006 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Michael Facchiano Sr., founder, president and CEO of Michael Facchiano Contracting Inc. is celebrating 2006 with his 75th birthday and his 50th year in business. For his birthday celebration May 8, his children Mary Jean, Michelle, John and Michael Jr. surprised Facchiano with a brand new Case 580 Super M backhoe from Groff Tractor. “We had all of his grandkids lined up in and on the new tractor when he arrived,” said Michael Facchiano Jr. Click for more...

CALTRANS Gives Highway 14 a New Angle →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When rain and wind consistently dislodged rock on State Highway 14 in Santa Clarita, CA, a $7.5 million slope stabilization project was required by District 7 of the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). The project began in February by general contractor Peterson Chase General of Irvine, CA. The scope of work requires that the slopes be cut and stabilized by exaction and installation of cables with mesh netting along various areas, according to Peterson Chase General’s Project Manager, Lew DeLucia. Click for more...

Case Debuts New Iron at Its Tomahawk Experience Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment out of Racine, WI, recently revealed expansions and enhanced modifications to its long line of light and heavy equipment. The additions and modifications emphasize Tier III compliance standards, ease of equipment maintenance and service, improved operator ergonomics and visibility improvements. On the 500-plus acre grounds of the Case Tomahawk Experience Center located near Tomahawk, WI, Jim Mischke, product demonstrator of Case took a run with all of the new pieces of equipment to demonstrate many of the latest features designed into them. Click for more...

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