Agricultural Equipment Articles

Historic Day as 750,000th Backhoe Rolls Off JCB Production Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB celebrated a unique milestone as its 750,000th backhoe loader rolled off the production line in Rocester, Staffordshire — the very location where the first JCB backhoe was manufactured almost 70 years ago. In 1953 company founder, the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE, conceived the idea of the JCB backhoe loader, which created, for the first time, a single machine combining a front shovel and rear excavator arm. Click for more...

John Deere Completes L-Series Utility Wheel Loader Line With Four New Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere expands the L-Series wheel loader lineup with four new utility models, the 444L, 644L, 644L Hybrid and 724L. The new wheel loaders incorporate several customer-driven improvements to boost performance and productivity, including a redesigned Z-Bar loader linkage, an updated, ergonomically designed cab, electrohydraulic (EH) controls and a more robust heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Click for more...

Case Looks to the Future with Latest Innovations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Founded in 1842, the Case story began with the practical innovations of Jerome Increase Case. Initially known for the development of automated threshing machines, Case soon introduced the first portable steam engine, fondly called "Old Number One," which is still on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. This new technology led to countless innovations in the development of roadbuilding and earthmoving equipment into the 20th Century and beyond, and Case Construction Equipment has been on that same trajectory ever since. Click for more...

Hitachi ZW370-6 Wheel Loader Delivers Durable, Dependable, Efficient Performance for High Production, Quarry Operations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) continues to expand its most technologically advanced line of Dash-6 wheel loaders with the large and powerful ZW370-6 developed for high volume production operations and quarries. The large Hitachi ZW370-6 wheel loader features 48,780 lbs. of breakout force, a bucket capacity range of 7.3 to 8.1 cu. yd. (5.5 to 6.2 cu m), and is powered by a 389 hp Isuzu Tier IVF engine (DPF-free). Click for more...

John Deere Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is commemorating 50 years of being in the skid steer loader business in 2020 and will display a restored JD24 loader model at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas. Introduced in 1970, the JD24 loader provided operators with the power to get more done with a compact machine in various construction, landscaping and moving materials in mining applications. "The anniversary marks half a century of innovation and collaboration between John Deere and our customers," said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Danuser to Introduce New EP Auger System for Construction Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Danuser is introducing its new EP auger system offering high torque and quick, easy maintenance for construction applications. Planned for release this spring, the new EP earth auger is a robust, American-designed planetary gear drive and motor rated up to 3,500 psi, which delivers greater torque for drilling through hard, compacted surfaces. The planetary also features easily accessible check and fill plugs which means fast, simple maintenance. Click for more...

Honoring Our Nation's Veterans: Kubota Goes Big in 2020 →

In honor of its fifth full year of giving back to the nation's farmer veterans, from the showroom floor at National Farm Machinery Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced major enhancements to its Geared to Give program in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). The Geared to Give program, which equips U.S. military veterans with the tools needed to pursue a future in farming by providing both financial support and donated equipment, is expanding the equipment offerings available through the program to meet the diverse needs of more farmer veterans around the country. Click for more...

Gehl Introduces ALT950 Large Capacity Telescopic Articulated Loader →

Gehl will debut the ALT950 telescopic articulated loader for the first time at National Farm and Machinery show in Louisville, Ky. This full-sized wheel loader adds up to 17 ft. of telescopic lift height and has a tipping capacity of 10,974 lbs. (4,978 kg). The new Gehl ALT950 is the largest telescopic articulated loader in the Gehl product line up. The key advantage of this articulated concept is its maneuverability and visibility. Click for more...

Wheel Loader Succeeds Motorgrader for Township Work in Seward, Illinois →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Seward Township, Ill., has replaced its motorgrader with a new Hitachi ZW180-6 wheel loader. "We bought the Hitachi loader last summer after months of researching what our needs and budget would fit," said Anne Vickery, road commissioner, Kendeall County, Ill. According to Jason Vickery, the township's road supervisor (and son to Anne), the decision to dispose of its motorgrader and replace it with new equipment was driven by the loss of gravel roads in the township. Click for more...

Case Launches All-New B Series Compact Track Loaders and Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has launched its next generation of compact track loaders (CTLs) and skid steers with the introduction of the B Series — five CTLs and eight skid steers spanning radial and vertical lift patterns, as well as numerous horsepower and size classes to provide contractors with the equipment choices best suited to their operation. "Case CTLs and skid steers are enhanced to deliver a completely new and intuitive operating experience while also standing up to the rigors of heavy earthmoving and attachment use," said George Mac Intyre, product manager of compact equipment, Case. Click for more...

ASV Exhibiting New Lighter, Faster, Stronger RT-50 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, will display the company's new mid-size RT-50 Posi-Track loader for the first time at The ARA Show (booth 3077) and at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 (booth F100801). The new loader features an industry-leading performance-to-weight ratio and joins the RT-25 and RT-40 — two of the industry's smallest sit-in compact track loaders — as a powerful, lightweight machine. Click for more...

Case Construction Equipment Updates its N Series Backhoe Loaders: ConExpo 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has made numerous updates to its N Series backhoe loaders, including new PowerBoost functionality, a new PowerDrive transmission upgrade with direct drive and a factory-installed thumb that makes backhoe operation even more versatile. New Case N Series backhoes also feature updates to loader controls, including a new declutch trigger, new roller/rocker switch for better attachment control, and an all-new F-N-R thumb switch for simplified operation. Click for more...

Construction Equipment Returns to Southern Farm Show →

The Southern Farm Show, set for its 43rd anniversary at the NC State Fairgrounds on Feb. 5 to 7, will again provide an impressive display of construction, forestry and land clearing equipment. The show — which fills the four available exhibit halls, as well as five major temporary exhibit tents, plus acres of outdoor space — is the largest annual trade show of any type to take place in the Carolinas and Virginia. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America to Debut Latest Models at ConExpo 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) will debut new wheel loader models, cutting-edge technology and support tools at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas, March 10-14. Since finalizing the purchase of KCM Corporation from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 2016, HCMA has been striving to expand its product and service offerings to the U.S. market through equipment innovation and the construction of its new $4 million corporate headquarters and training facility. Click for more...

SDLG to Exhibit Wheel Loader Versatility at ConExpo 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SDLG will be exhibiting its two most popular wheel loaders in North America at ConExpo 2020, which takes place from March 10 – 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds. The SDLG booth will be located on the Festival Grounds at number F3432. "We're very excited to make our return to ConExpo to showcase the durability and versatility of SDLG's construction equipment," said Babliton Cardoso, director, commercial sales. Click for more...

Takeuchi Introduces Mountain Farm International as New Tenn. Dealer →

Takeuchi-US has announced Mountain Farm International as a new dealer. Located in Crossville, Tenn., the dealer will provide sales, service, parts and rental to customers throughout Middle Tennessee. Carrying the full lineup of Takeuchi equipment, including excavators, skid steer loaders, track loaders and wheel loaders, Mountain Farm's primary customer base is agricultural, landscaping and small to medium contractors. Click for more...

Doosan Wheel Loader and Material Handler to Be Displayed During 2020 ISRI Convention and Exposition →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will display its DL280-5 wheel loader and DX210WMH-5 material handler at the 2020 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) convention and exposition. The ISRI convention and exposition is recognized as the largest annual industry event in the recycling and scrap processing market segment. Doosan will display its equipment in the exhibit hall (booth C7) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from April 27 through 30, 2020. Click for more...

Hitachi ZW250 Incorporates Dash-6 Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ZW250-6 is the latest addition to the fleet of wheel loaders featuring Hitachi "Dash-6" upgrades and technology. With the ZW250-6, Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America introduces a larger, more powerful version of the ZW220-6 that was so well-received by equipment buyers earlier this year. Bringing many of the same features into Hitachi's line-up of larger production loaders, the ZW250-6 is engineered and equipped to take on the full range of duties expected by demanding owners and operators, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Loegering Announces Agreement with Schibeci to Bring Innovative Attachments to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loegering, an ASV Holdings Inc. brand and skid-steer attachment manufacturer, announced a new agreement with Schibeci, an Australia-based specialty equipment manufacturer. Under the agreement, Loegering customers in North America will have access to improved productivity from a selection of skid-steer and compact track loader attachments branded as Loegering Power Attachments. The products include milling and grinding attachments designed and built for the construction, roadworks and flooring industries. Click for more...

John Deere Maximizes Productivity with New Payload Weighing System for L-Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The powerful John Deere four-wheel-drive L-Series wheel loaders can now be equipped with a factory-installed John Deere Payload Weighing System integrated with Topcon. The payload weighing system, which is designed to increase productivity by maximizing the operator workflow, is available on the 744L, 824L and 844L models. "We know our customers are managing busy work schedules and looking for opportunities to streamline jobs and boost productivity. Click for more...

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