Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

John Deere Releases New Grade Control Level Best Box Blades for Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has added three new models, the PD-72 inch (182.9 cm), PD-84 inch (213.4 cm) and PD-96 inch (243.8 cm), to its referral attachments line. The new grade control-ready Level Best Dual Mast PD Series box blades will improve productivity on John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders, according to the manufacturer. "We pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge solutions to our customers that enhance job site output and maximize ROI," said Jessica Hill, program manager, global attachments at John Deere. Click for more...

Ransome's Gyru-Star Turns Skeptical Contractor into a Believer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tony Shuler of Shuler's Mulch and Grading is a resourceful contractor who seems to have a track record of identifying and capitalizing on trends and moving on when others follow his lead. It should be no surprise that he purchased a Gyru-Star compact screening bucket from Ransome Attachments before the first batch had even arrived from the UK. Shuler and his son Austin, however, started out as skeptics. Click for more...

Cat Small Wheel Loaders Receive Attachment Visibility, Comfort, Performance Enhancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar launched several new design enhancements for its small wheel loader (SWL) line — Cat 926M, 930M and 938M models — centered on improving attachment visibility, operator comfort and machine performance. Integrating large wheel loader features into the Cat SWL models, these new machines deliver improved operating efficiency, reduced maintenance and increased loader longevity. Enhanced Attachment Visibility The SWL line's new fusion quick coupler substantially improves visibility to the attachment in material handling applications. Click for more...

New Small Articulated Loaders from Bobcat Company →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Coming in early 2020, the new Bobcat small articulated loaders provide customers in landscaping, tree care, tree removal and facility maintenance a great option to minimize workload and complete projects quickly and efficiently. These machines have the ability to fit into backyard areas and are capable of carrying small pallets of block or landscape materials with low turf disturbance. Customers can get the reach they need with a boom that extends up to 24 in. Click for more...

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