Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

John Deere Collaborates With Customers to Upgrade its Small-Frame G-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has enhanced its lineup of five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, providing operators with even more power and efficiency on the job site. While the five models (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 317G,318G) were introduced to the market more than three years ago, John Deere continually works with its customers in the landscaping, agricultural material handling and construction industries to better understand their needs and how to improve machinery for maximum productivity, uptime and solutions. Click for more...

Orchard Farmer Finds Success Using Doosan Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Situated approximately 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier, Wash., is the Yakima Valley, a breathtaking agricultural region known for its apple, wine and hop production. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of fresh grown produce in the Pacific Northwest because of local farmers and growers like Brad Ziemke, owner of Ziemke Farm Fresh Produce. Farming wasn't Ziemke's first profession, but it was one he was always interested in. Click for more...

Scenes From the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Georgia →

North America's Premier Farm Show, the 42nd annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, took place Oct. 15 through 17 at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. The expo, which attracts well over 100,000 visitors every year, was once again a memorable show and had more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The three-day event was completely jam-packed with more than 300 educational seminars and demonstrations for the agricultural industry. Click for more...

Hitachi Technology Digs in With New ZW140-6 and ZW150-6 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi's new Dash-6 line of wheel loaders — the ZW140-6, ZW150-6 and ZW150PL-6 (Parallel Lift) — fill out the range of utility-sized models from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA). An extensive list of upgrades and advanced features responds to customer demands for long term reliability, enhanced operator comfort and control and low operating costs. Recognizing the need for "do-it-all" machines in the 25,000 lb. Click for more...

Selecting the Right Overhaul Option for Your Agricultural Machine →

Perkins offers a comprehensive range of overhaul solutions for agricultural engines, all of which are designed to deliver maximum performance from the engine and machine and reduce the risk of disruptive downtime. For farmers, having a machine out of service can mean lost productivity, revenue and profits. Farmers need to know their equipment is powered by an engine that can be trusted — and that support is in place to keep it operating reliably, whatever its age or condition. Click for more...

Kelpe Contracting — In Service to Others →

From Construction Equipment Guide... All you need to know about Tom Kelpe can be summed up by a story from his childhood. His father, Claude Howard Kelpe, dug the foundation for an addition to their modest home — by hand — at about the same time that the first backhoe loaders were hitting the market. When Claude started Kelpe Contracting in 1960, and took ownership of his first backhoe, he wanted to help ease that labor for others. Click for more...

Perkins Syncro Tractor Engine Range Debuts at Agritechnica →

At Agritechnica 2019 Perkins is building on its promise to develop outstanding solutions for agricultural customers with the launch of its second new compact engine — the Perkins Syncro 2.2 litre — designed exclusively for tractors. While the Perkins Syncro 1.7, 2.2, 2.8 and 3.6 L industrial engines already meet the needs of a broad range of farm machinery, Perkins made a promise to expand its offering to include solutions specifically tailored for tractors at some of the market's key power nodes. Click for more...

Perkins Invests in Hybrid and Electric Power Systems for Agricultural Machines →

Over the last decade, Perkins has made significant investments in hybrid and electrification research and has recently released a range of technologies that can add real value to agricultural machine manufacturers as it develops the next generation of farm machines. With the potential to lower running costs and reduce emissions even further, Perkins is offering hybrid technologies on a wide range of agricultural machines across its EU power range from 8 to 800 hp (6 to 597 kW). Click for more...

Gleason Johndrow Deploys SDLG Wheel Loaders to Tackle Seasonal Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the past, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping and Snow Management (Gleason Johndrow), a U.S.-based contracting company, had to rent construction equipment for snow removal projects. After purchasing 12 SDLG wheel loaders, the Massachusetts-based contractor now has a fleet that can work on any seasonal work from snow removal to landscaping projects. "Through the purchase of the SDLG wheel loaders it allowed our company to completely eliminate renting equipment for snow removal, and the affordability factor played a huge role in our decision to select SDLG," said Anthony Gleason, president of Gleason Johndrow. Click for more...

Five New Kubota Tractors Awarded to Farmer Veteran Coalition Members →

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced five new farmer veteran tractor recipients as part of its 2019 "Geared to Give" program in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). For the second year, Kubota honored five veterans, adding a fifth veteran last year to represent its newly-created Midwest operating division. In observance of Veterans Day, each veteran received the keys to their new Kubota L Series compact tractor in their respective hometowns in a special ceremony in recognition of their past U.S. Click for more...

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