Agricultural Equipment Articles

RDO Delivers New Backhoe →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Representatives of RDO Equipment Co.'s Sauk Rapids, Minn., location delivered a new machine to a customer, Swift County in Benson, Minn. This John Deere 710L is the company's largest backhoe on the market with a 17-ft. 3-in. dig depth. This makes it ideal for loading trucks, placing pipe, digging trenches, breaking up concrete and asphalt, and moving materials. This JD 710L is being delivered with all the tools, including extend-a-hoe, hydraulic coupler and thumb. Click for more...

Volvo CE Electric Machines to Be Available for Online Booking →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment's drive to electromobility continues to expand with the opportunity for customers in North America to prebook the ECR25 electric excavator and L25 electric wheel loader starting Aug.19. Customers who sign up will be one step closer to taking advantage of these zero-exhaust, low-noise machines to get tough work done while meeting a growing number of environmental regulations. Click for more...

Looking Back: Backhoes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction Equipment Guide looks back at backhoes from the 1950's. Click for more...

Four Ways to Bore Under a Paved Surface →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Installing something below a paved surface sounds like a daunting task. While breaking and repairing the surface is one approach to adding pipes, cables and lines below a driveway or sidewalk, that method comes with extra labor, cost and challenges. Consider going below the surface by implementing one of the many methods of boring. There are many options for such a project, each with its own manpower level, space restrictions and budget. Click for more...

Case Construction Equipment Donates Skid Steer to Habitat for Humanity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has donated a skid steer to Wichita Habitat for Humanity, expanding the manufacturer's relationship with the international non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives through affordable home ownership. Globally, Habitat for Humanity has helped build, renovate and repair more than 600,000 decent, affordable houses sheltering more than 3 million people worldwide. Click for more...

Volvo CE L45H, L50H Wheel Loaders Now Offered With High-Speed Driveline →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A high-speed driveline option is now available on Volvo Construction Equipment L45H and L50H compact wheel loaders, which more than doubles top speeds from 12 to 31 mph. This allows the machines to travel more quickly between job sites and also can reduce cycle times. "These loaders are often used in applications that require travel between job sites, where the standard-speed transmission may be time consuming and the alternative of transporting them by truck can be expensive," said John Comrie, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Case Highlights Accessibility and Workforce Inclusivity with Accessible Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's accessible backhoe loader is designed to support workforce inclusivity and provide operators of all mobility levels with an opportunity to work in construction equipment operation. The machine features a purpose-built elevator and accessories that allow the operator to be elevated into the cab and workstation. The operator positions the elevator chair near the ground via a pair of external joysticks in a manner that allows them to easily transfer into the seat. Click for more...

Case Unveils 'Project Zeus' 580 EV Fully Electric Backhoe Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's "Project Zeus" — the 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) — is a fully electric backhoe loader. The power and performance of the 580 EV is equivalent to other diesel-powered backhoes in the Case product line and provides considerably lower daily operating costs while also producing zero emissions, according to the manufacturer. City governments and municipalities will benefit from the elimination of emissions for working in urban environments and close to other buildings/people, as well as the reduced noise generated by the equipment. Click for more...

Takeuchi Announces EquipmentShare as New Dealer in Columbia, Mo. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has introduced EquipmentShare as a new dealer. Located in Columbia, Mo., it will be selling the full range of Takeuchi track loaders, excavators and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, this location also will be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center to support new and existing customers. Established in 2014, EquipmentShare provides multiple lines of equipment manufacturers for a wide variety of customers, from large commercial construction to local contractors. Click for more...

Paladin Launches FD60 High-Flow Forestry Disk Mulcher →

Stanley Infrastructure, a partner for industrial tools and attachments, announced that Paladin is offering a new high-flow forestry disk mulcher, the FD60. The skid steer attachment accomplishes felling, mulching and stump-grinding in a quick, one-step process. The FD60 maximizes up-time, minimizes service intervals and withstands aggressive use in various conditions. Its design reduces jamming risk and increases productivity at the job site, with a wide-angle intake and efficient drive system that rapidly recovers speed for maximum uptime, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Wheel Loaders Get the Snow-Clearing Edge →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Motor graders are the industry's go-to solution for clearing snow, and with good reason. It's hard to find a way to move large amounts of snow more efficiently than this tried-and-true machine. But one size rarely fits all, especially when it comes to clearing snow in cities. Here, the smaller and more maneuverable wheel loader reigns supreme. Using a wheel loader has the obvious advantage of a tighter turning radius, making it safer and easier to plow city streets and parking lots. Click for more...

HCMA Introduces Its Newest Wheel Loader For High-Volume Production →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) is introducing the new ZW330-6 wheel loader on the heels of the ZW370-6, recently introduced during ConExpo 2020. Designed and engineered to meet the demands of the North American market, the new model offers exceptional levels of performance without compromising on efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The NO DPF Tier IV technology is designed to reduce maintenance costs and increase fuel efficiency, with No DPF or regen-related downtime. Click for more...

John Deere Adds TC-Series Trenchers as Latest Additions to Attachments Lineup →

Designed to fit the needs of construction, agricultural and landscaping professionals, John Deere debuted two new trencher models, the TC36 and TC48, to its family of attachments. The newly introduced TC36 and TC48 trenchers are ideal economic models for lighter-duty tasks and equipment rental, according to the manufacturer. These attachment models are compatible on John Deere skid steers and compact track loader models, as well as most competitive models. Click for more...

JCB Introduces Series III Agricultural Telehandlers →

The new JCB Series III agricultural telehandlers are designed specifically for agricultural customers, feature the JCB Command Plus cab, and include several other enhancements including increased lift capacity. These new features allow operators to be more productive, while the new Command Plus cab provides operators with enhanced comfort, quietness and all-round visibility, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case IH Launches New AFS Connect Steiger Series Tractors →

Case IH has introduced the new AFS Connect Steiger series tractor — available in Quadtrac, Rowtrac and wheeledconfigurations from 370 to 620 hp. The redesigned cab features an all-new armrest with ergonomic controls, automotive-grade design elements and a 12-inch display that is configurable to fit each operator's needs. Plus, a new operating system and receiver, coupled with a 5-year subscription to the AFS Connect farm management portal, delivers ultimate connectivity. Click for more...

Case Technology Enhancements for G Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's G Series wheel loaders feature increased technology to improve production and the overall operating experience. These latest enhancements (standard or optionally fit based on feature) are anchored by a large touchscreen display that serves as the command center for the new integrated onboard payload system, control customizations, improved telematics and streamlined operating parameters. Click for more...

Volvo H-Series 2.0 Wheel Loaders: New Hydraulics and Optimized Transmission for Faster Cycle Times →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The H-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment take a proven machine and add the latest technology, including the next-generation OptiShift and new load-sensing hydraulics and transmission. The result is a wheel loader lineup that boasts faster cycle times and improved fuel efficiency. The H-Series 2.0 Update is now available on the L150H, L180H, L220H and L260H. Additional models will soon follow. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces Four All-New 60 Frame-Size R-Series Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is introducing four all-new, 60 frame size vertical lift path loaders to its product lineup: the Bobcat R-Series T64 and T66 compact track loaders and S64 and S66 skid-steer loaders. These new loaders will join the T76 compact track loaders and S76 skid-steer loaders that were launched February 2020. The T64 and S64 offer 68 hp and 2,300-pound rated operating capacity. The T66 and S66 models offer 74 hp and 2,450- and 2,400-pound rated operating capacity, respectively. Click for more...

Bobcat Small Articulated Loader Bucket Offers Durable Design for Increased Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company is widening its attachment offerings with the introduction of the new small articulated loader utility bucket. The Bobcat small articulated loader utility bucket is ideal for standard duty grading and leveling. Also, its material handling helps minimize workload and complete projects quickly and efficiently, according to the manufacturer. The new small articulated loader utility bucket has pre-drilled holes to accommodate ease of installation for many of Bobcat's bucket accessories and enhanced visibility to the cutting edge through the see-through back design. Click for more...

John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 Expands Automated Steering to More AG Machines →

Adding AutoTrac guidance to wide variety of non-guidance-ready machine platforms is now easier and less expensive with John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300. This new universal after-market steering kit gives producers the benefits of integrated AutoTrac precision guidance with no impact on operator ergonomics and no steering wheel modifications. According to John Mishler, precision ag marketing manager of John Deere, the AutoTrac Controller 300 system is customizable to different types, ages and brands of ag machines that have hydraulic steering from a single source and at least four wheels. Click for more...

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