Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

Agriculture Equipment Market to Reach $166.49B at 6.0 Percent CAGR by 2027: AMR →

According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global agriculture equipment market generated $105.00 billion in 2019, and is estimated to reach $166.49 billion by 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 6.0 percent from 2020 to 2027. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, market size & estimations, key investment pockets, major segments, Porter's Five Forces analysis and competitive scenario. Click for more...

Komatsu WA800-8 Wheel Loader Increases Fuel Efficiency, Features New Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With newly designed front and rear frame and loader linkages, the Tier IV Komatsu WA800-8 wheel loader has the most durable chassis in model history, according to the manufacturer.* On display at the Komatsu booth at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, the 254,700 lb. (115,530 kg) wheel loader is designed to load 60 to 100 ton haul trucks in quarry, aggregate and mining applications. To keep operators comfortable throughout long shifts, the cab has been re-engineered with a 7-inch high resolution monitor, a heated and ventilated air-suspension operator seat, improved access and enhanced visbility. Click for more...

Remu's CR 1100 Crushing Bucket Designed to Crush Demolition Waste →

All around the world the use of secondary materials is increasing, supporting the circular economy and the efficiency of material usage. Remu's new crushing bucket, the CR 1100, is designed to decrease the volume of most common materials from demolition sites including tiles, concrete, drywall and asphalt, according to the manufacturer. The operational principles of the CR 1100 are based on high torque and a slow rotating crushing drum that is powered by two direct drive motors that produce a maximum cutting force of 172kN (38500 ft lbf). Click for more...

Loegering's ST Series Attachments Provide Ability to Complete Milling, Stabilizing Jobs With Same Tool →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loegering Power Attachments, an ASV Holdings Inc. brand, introduced the ST Series stabilizing and milling skid-steer and compact track loader attachments to the North American market. Made up of the ST1000 and ST600, the ST Series attachments are versatile and give contractors in the construction and roadwork industries the ability to complete milling and stabilizing applications with the same tool, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces DL580-5 Wheel Loader to Serve Aggregate, Mining, Construction Markets →

Doosan Infracore North America LLC is expanding its wheel loader lineup with the new DL580-5 wheel loader. This machine offers customers a two-pass fill wheel loader for over-the-road, 24-ton capacity trucks, improving operational efficiency and reducing load-out cycle times. The Doosan DL580-5 wheel loader is designed to serve customers in mining and aggregate work, and it is capable of heavy-duty construction tasks. Click for more...

ESCO Ultralok U60 Adapters Now Offered With Wear Cap Option for Loaders and Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Working closely with customers in demanding wheel loader and excavator applications, ESCO identified the need for additional adapter protection. Large quarry and small mining class loader conditions can be extremely abrasive, accelerating top adapter wear. In addition to shortening adapter life, it exposes the back of the tooth to more wear and impact, especially during the dumping cycle. ESCO has addressed this issue for the Ultralok Tooth System in the U60 size used in quarry, mining and construction applications by developing a wear cap adapter system. Click for more...

ESCO Nemisys Lip System for Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With more than 4,000 digging hours of testing and validation, ESCO's Nemisys Lip System for wheel loaders offers a distinct advantage for global mining operations, according to the manufacturer. The Nemisys tooth system is a field-proven performer with installations on more than 500 machines worldwide. Initially developed for large mining shovels and hoes, the system is now configured for optimum performance on wheel loaders. Click for more...

Remembering Our Past The Advent of the Modern-Day Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1958, Louis Keller drove his truck into the barnyard of western Minnesota turkey farmer John Sonstegard. He entered the building where Sonstegard was working and told the farmer he had a machine outside that would efficiently clean his manure-laden barns. The farmer agreed to take a look at it. It was not love at first sight. "When we clean barns, we clean barns," Sonstegard scolded Keller. "I don't need a toy." Keller's "toy" was the progenitor of the modern skid steer compact loader — specifically, the Bobcat loader. Click for more...

Doosan Showcases DL Hybrid Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A prototype hybrid iteration of the Doosan DL200-5 wheel loader — simply designated as DL Hybrid — was shown for the first time in North America during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, March 10-14. Hybrid model configurations could be available in North America as early as 2023. Doosan is developing the hybrid powertrain to offer the same size wheel loader with additional fuel savings from combining diesel and electric power sources. Click for more...

Arizona Native Puts on One-Man Skid Steer Stunt Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Anyone fortunate enough to attend the Black Sheep Skid or view its shows on YouTube has seen why these performances get a lot of attention. Black Sheep Skid is a stunt show run by Jake Hatch that illustrates one man's attempt to bring a unique brand of entertainment to parades, rodeos, county and state fairs, demolition derbies, races and monster truck rallies. Hatch uses a skid steer to perform a series of crazy and fun acts, leaving his audience in awe at how the powerful machine maneuvers in all different kinds of ways. Click for more...

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