Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

Kubota's SSV Series Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota's skid steer loaders include the SSV65 and SSV75. With standard two-speed travel and optional high-flow hydraulics, Kubota's skid steers will meet the needs of construction, rental and agriculture customers. The rated operating capacity is 1,950 and 2,690 lbs., respectively, for the SSV65 and SSV75. Both models feature a slide-up, front-entry door that rises overhead, a side light for better visibility and safe night operation, and a spacious cabin with climate control. Click for more...

ASV Highlights New 2-Year, 2,000-Hour Loader Warranty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, backs up the quality of its equipment with a new 2-year, 2,000-hour warranty for its Posi-Track and skid-steer loaders. The comprehensive warranty covers compact track loader tracks for the entire warranty period, giving customers peace of mind that they've chosen the most reliable option. In addition, the warranty goes a step further to feature the industry's first and only compact track loader no-derailment guarantee. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Articulated Wheel Loader Line Expands →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 2019, Wacker Neuson introduced its largest articulated wheel loader model, the WL95, and has additional models planned for later in 2020. The WL95 has received excellent reviews for its performance and high payload in a compact design, allowing operators to load, move and place material more efficiently, according to the manufacturer. The WL95's variable hydrostatic transmission provides excellent traction and high travel speeds (12.4 mph). Click for more...

ESCO Heavy-Duty Plate Lip Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ESCO delivers a comprehensive line of attachments designed to meet the demanding needs of contractors, rental customers, and quarry operators - especially in the toughest applications. The ESCO heavy duty plate lip bucket (HDP) is ideal for use in general excavating such as dense clay, compacted soil, or loosely embedded rock (gravel) conditions. The HDP configuration is ESCO's most popular construction excavator bucket, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces SW32 Skid Steers, ST40 and ST50 Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson has expanded its growing skid steer and compact track loader line with a selection of 100-hp models. The SW32 skid steer and ST40 and ST50 compact track loaders bring maximum power and efficiency to the job site. These new models have been optimized to provide more working power to achieve faster cycle times when pushing or digging heavy materials. The hard-working machines provide the needed power when operating high demand hydraulic attachments, such as forestry mulchers and cold planers, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Launches A Series Wheel Loaders, Introduces HL930A, Adds CVT to HL975 Model →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced the HL930A and HL975CVT wheel loader models, and launches the first models in its new A Series that feature Cummins Performance Series engines at at ConExpo-Con/AGG. Hyundai also will demonstrate a remote-controlled Hyundai HL960A wheel loader for use in hazardous applications at exhibit N11601 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will exhibit additional models at exhibit F6914 in the outdoor Festival Grounds. Click for more...

Cat SMART Attachments Come Together with Machine in Revolutionary Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Cat SMART attachments, the dozer blade, grader blade and backhoe, are designed to add significant versatility to a range of D3 Series Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and multi-terrain loaders. The control systems for the new attachments allow easily adapting the machine's standard controls to precisely match the recognized SMART attachments' control needs. The SMART dozer blade attachment — available for Cat 279D3, 289D3, 299D3 and 299D3 XE series compact track loaders — are designed for cutting, moving and grading virtually any material used as a base. Click for more...

Hyundai Collaboration with Cummins Results in New A Series Wheel Loaders, Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced wheel loader and excavator models from its new A Series, all of which feature new generation Cummins Performance Series diesel engines that achieve compliance with international Stage 5 emissions-control standards. "Hyundai is pleased to collaborate with Cummins in the introduction of our A Series wheel loaders and excavators," said Stan Park, Vice President of Distribution and Marketing, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

Caterpillar Expands Cat Command for Loading to Small Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announces the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its small wheel loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Command provides semi-autonomous remote operation of Cat 926M, 930M and 938M models to increase operating safety in potentially hazardous operating environments. New Cat Command for Loading for small wheel loaders will be available in both line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight operating configurations. Click for more...

New Line of Cat Backhoe Loaders Deliver Improved Performance and Better Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Five new backhoe loader models build on the success of the popular F2 series Caterpillar announces five new backhoe loader models operating in the 14-f.t and 15-ft. size classes. Building on the success of the Cat F2 Series backhoe loaders, the new line consists of the Cat 415, 416, 420, 420 XE and 430 models, replacing the 415F2, 416F2, 420F2, 420F2 IT and 430F2 machines, respectively. The new Cat backhoe loaders offer similar model platforms throughout the line to deliver component commonality and operating similarities throughout range. Click for more...

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