Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

Vermeer Launches CTX160 Mini Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermeer is expanding its line of mini skid steers with the addition of the powerful and compact Vermeer CTX160 mini skid steer. With a rated (SAE) operating capacity (ROC) of 1,600 lbs. (725.7 kg), 16.7 gal. per minute (56.8 Lpm) of auxiliary hydraulic flow and a width of 42 in. (106.7 cm), the CTX160 provides high lifting capabilities while remaining compact and nimble to operate. This durable Vermeer mini skid steer can handle jobs such as moving heavy material, working ground-engaging attachments and efficiently maneuvering in congested operating conditions — including passing through a standard gate. Click for more...

Attendance at OSU's Farm Science Review Tops 100,000 →

Sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the 57th Annual Farm Science Review was held on Sept. 17 to 19. The event was held at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Designed to provide agricultural education opportunities along with an industry exposition showcasing the latest in equipment, products and services presented by 600 commercial exhibitors, the event attracts more than 120,000 farmers, industry professionals, FFA students and others involved with the agricultural field from throughout the United States and Canada. Click for more...

JCB to Showcase New Landscaping Machines at 2019 GIE+EXPO →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB will exhibit the all-new 1CXT compact backhoe loader, the 18Z-1 mini excavator, and the 3TS-8T teleskid compact track loader and 3TS-8W teleskid skid steer at the 2019 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 16 to 18. In addition to seeing JCB's products at the company's indoor booth (#11204), attendees can operate the machines in JCB's outdoor demonstration arena (#7714D), to gain first-hand understanding of how the JCB's unique, compact machines can boost productivity, efficiency and profits for landscaping professionals. Click for more...

Ditch Witch SK3000 Stand-On Skid Steer: A Convenient Alternative to Traditional Skid Steers and Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Underground construction workers, landscapers and golf industry professionals can now step outside of the cab and gain a 360-degree view of the job site, without compromising power needed for larger jobs, with the new Ditch Witch SK3000 stand-on skid steer. As the most powerful and largest Ditch Witch stand-on skid steer to date, the SK3000 is built to take on landscape, hardscape and tree-care projects usually reserved for traditional skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Doosan to Display DX42-5 Mini Excavator and DL200-5 Wheel Loader During World of Concrete 2020 in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will exhibit a DX42-5 mini excavator and a DL200-5 wheel loader in its booth — C5577 — in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Feb. 4 to 7, 2020. DX42-5 Mini Excavator Introduced in 2019, the Doosan DX42-5 is a conventional tail swing mini excavator in the 4- to 5-ton class, featuring a strong bucket breakout force and impressive dig depth and reach. Click for more...

JCB Launches 1CXT Compact Backhoe Loader In North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB announced the availability of the 1CXT backhoe loader, the company's smallest backhoe model, to customers in the United States and Canada. The JCB 1CXT delivers the material handling and excavating capability of a backhoe loader with the maneuverability and transportability of a compact track loader. At less than 6 ft. (1.8 m) wide and 12 ft. (3.6 m) long, the 1CXT has a 60 percent smaller footprint than a full-size backhoe loader. Click for more...

ASV Adds C.N. Wood Co. to Its Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added C.N. Wood Co. Inc. to its dealer network. With six locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maine, the dealer will offer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. This includes the RT-40, an industry-leading small-frame CTL; the RT-120 Forestry, the industry's most powerful CTL; and the VT-70 High Output, the company's newest vertical lift CTL offering maximum performance, productivity and serviceability. Click for more...

John Deere Extends 20,000-Hour 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Warranty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Confident in the strength and long-lasting design of its machines, John Deere is extending the eight-year/20,000-hour power electronic components warrantyon the 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty supports John Deere's commitment to the durability and reliability of its popular 944K hybrid wheel loader, which was recently named as a finalist for the Diesel Progress Summit Awards in the Electrification Application of the Year category. Click for more...

JCB Wheel Loaders Now Available With High Lift Option →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB announced a new high-lift (HL) loader arm option for its 457 HT wheel loader. With a hinge pin height of 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) — 23 in. (58 cm) higher than the standard ZX loader arm — the JCB 457 HT HL is now the highest lifting four-cylinder, 4.5-cu. yd. loader available in North America, according to the manufacturer. Further, the unique design of the JCB HL loader arm reduces stress on the loader end and improves roll-back torque for easier curling of heavy attachments at full operating height. Click for more...

Hitachi Delivers Construction-Duty Workhorse With ZW180-6 Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America's updated ZW180 — a member of the Dash-6 line-up of mid-sized wheel loaders — weighs in at 32,100 lbs. (14,560 kg), delivers 26,530 lbs. of breakout force and is powered by a Cummins 200 hp Tier 4F QSB6.7 engine. Customers are offered a choice of a 3.4 cu. yd. (2.6 cu m) general purpose bucket or a 4.2 cu. yd. (3.2 cu m) material handling bucket. Click for more...

How MB Crusher Turned a Complex Job Site Into a Piece of Cake in Mayotte →

What hides behind a blissful scene? Mayotte, an island of 250,000 people that is part of the Comoros archipelago of islands off southeast Africa, is beautiful. Sandy beaches, coconut trees and one of the largest lagoons in the world. However, such perfection hides many issues that local contractors need to face, when it comes to job sites: importing aggregates is unthinkable as the cost is too high; mobility is penalized by the island's hilly shape; many places are still inaccessible. Click for more...

Caterpillar Rolls Out New Cat D3 Series Skid Steer and Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced the release of 16 new Cat D3 Series skid steer loader (SSL) and compact track loader (CTL) models. These new machines advance the D and D2 Series' reputation for quality, comfort, and performance and deliver improvements in operator experience and track loader stability. An industry first, the D3 Series models also support a line of new Smart Attachments. This advanced machine technology recognizes certain attachments and tailors the controls and operator information to match the tool and the task, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

John Deere Rolls Out Powerful L-Series Wheel Loaders →

Designed for the toughest and most demanding work sites, the new John Deere Class Production Class L-Series wheel loaders offer customers the power and comfort they need on the job. Three models — including the 744L,824Land 844L— are equipped with a roomier cab, new electrohydraulic (EH) controls and an improved HVAC system, resulting in better overall all-day comfort and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces WA900-8 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. 's WA900-8 is a 256,618 lb. (116,400 kg) wheel loader that is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine and is purpose-built to load 70 to 150 ton haul trucks. "The WA900-8 is the perfect machine for loading haul trucks in limestone pits because the all new Komatsu bucket design, with modified profile, maximizes bucket fill to increase productivity," said Robert Hussey, product marketing manager, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Ransome Attachments Now Offers Cobra Screening/Crushing/Padding Bucket →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ransome Attachments has finalized a deal with Cernos Oy to add the Cobra screening bucket to its lineup of multi-functional attachments. The move is intended to complement another recent addition — the Gyru-Star compact screening bucket — and to bring the Cobra's added crushing functionality to its customers on the heavier side of the market. Cernos has been manufacturing this bucket in Finland for the past 26 years and has been primarily distributing it in Scandinavia. Click for more...

Kinshofer Offers C40HPX for Improved Productivity, Low Maintenance in Re-Handling Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments,offers a line of cylinderless re-handling clamshell buckets for loading bulk materials. The C-Series clamshell buckets allow for maximum efficiency and productivity while limiting downtime, according to the manufacturer. The flagship attachment of the C-Series, the C40HPX, is ideal for handling cereals, coal and other fine-grained loads. Click for more...

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