Agricultural Equipment Articles

Hitachi Launches Compact Loader Line With New ZW80 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To introduce its new line-up of compact wheel loaders, Hitachi has incorporated some of the latest features from its full-sized machines. Landscapers and rental fleets welcomed last year's initial offering of re-flagged compact machines from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc., (HCMA) but now Hitachi engineering has updated these compact models to take their place in the complete wheel loader fleet. Click for more...

ASV Holdings Announces $5M Follow-on Order in North American Rental Market Channel →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a provider of rubber tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, has received a new order for ASV posi-track compact track loaders (CTLs), valued at approximately $5 million. The selection of the ASV RT-40 CTL recognizes the power, performance and serviceability features of the ASV posi-track driven machine that is uniquely suited to rental operators looking to operate a versatile machine in landscaping, general construction and snow clearance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

ASV VT-70 High Output Posi-Track Loader Provides Maximum Performance, Power, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announced the new mid-frame, vertical lift VT-70 high output. The posi-track loader features high torque and an efficient hydraulic system for maximum performance with even the most heavy and demanding attachments. That means more productivity for ASV customers in all applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cranell Windfarm Under Way →

E.ON announced the Cranell Windfarm, a 220 megawatt project, located in Refugio County, Texas, is under construction and it expects to commission the project before the end of 2019. "We're excited to announce another one of the projects in our Texas coastal pipeline is under construction and will be brought online this year," said Silvia Ortin, COO North America. "We look forward to the creation of local, high-paying jobs during our operation phase and the chance to employ 200 to 300 people during the construction phase of the project." The project, located in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) south market, is powered by 100 Vestas V120 turbines and will generate enough electricity to power more than 66,000 homes. Click for more...

Farm-Rite Equipment Completes Open House Season With Well-Attended Events in St. Cloud, Dassel, Minn. →

Farm-Rite Equipment of Minnesota wrapped up its 2019 open house season with events at its St. Cloud and Dassel locations. Nearly 450 guests attended the St. Cloud event April 26, and more than 700 showed up for the Dassel open house April 27, enjoying good food and mild spring weather in addition to live demos of Farm-Rite's lineup of Bobcat and Wacker Neuson equipment. Factory and sales representatives from Bobcat, Wacker Neuson, Scag Mowers, Towmaster Trailers, Midsota Trailers, CMP Attachments and Diamond Mowers also were on hand to greet guests and answer questions. Click for more...

Rockland Side Dump Bucket Works in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Working in tight spaces and congested work sites can be a challenge for many operators. The Rockland side dump bucket gives operators the flexibility to load and unload safely when working in those tight spaces like highway construction sites, trenches, roadways and tunnel construction. ⠀⠀ The dual-cushioned dump cylinder allows for a quiet, controlled lateral dump. Reduce excess loader travel and lost time by simply pulling beside the truck or trench to dump sideways. Click for more...

Farm-Rite Equipment Welcomes Customers to Open House →

Farm-Rite Equipment Inc. , a Bobcat dealer serving central Minnesota with four locations, held an open house April 5 at its Willmar facility. Diamond Mowers, Towmaster Trailers and Wacker Neuson, in addition to Bobcat, all had equipment on display and representatives on hand to promote their products. Guests also took advantage of a 10 percent discount on Bobcat parts. "We would like to thank all of the loyal customers who attended the open house this year," said Willmar parts manager Dan Cox. Click for more...

John Deere Adds BH9B, BH10B, BH11B Backhoes to its Attachments Lineup →

John Deere is unveiling three new backhoe attachmentsto complement its full lineup of attachments. The BH9B, BH10B and BH11B were designed for operators handling light construction, agricultural, landscaping or utility work. Similar to other John Deere attachments, these backhoes are ideal for use on John Deere G-Series skid steersand compact track loaders. "With the growing need for work in compact spaces, these new backhoe attachments provide contractors, landscapers and agricultural material handlers with the power and variety to tackle any job efficiently and swiftly," said Jason Simmons, attachments engineering supervisor, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Liebherr to Display Powerful Wheel Loader, High-Precision Wheeled Excavator at Waste Expo 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment is displaying the high performance L 556 XPower wheel loader and the A 914 Litronic wheeled excavator at Waste Expo in Las Vegas from May 6 through 9, 2019. The Liebherr-XPower driveline on the L 556 XPower wheel loader offers reduced operating costs, lower fuel consumption and increased working efficiency that allows the machine to maneuver in the toughest waste industry conditions, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

ASV Promotes Nick Schrapp to Product Reliability, Testing Manager →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nick Schrapp has been promoted to product reliability and testing manager of ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers. Schrapp will be primarily responsible for managing product testing, reliability and field issue resolutions involving the manufacturer's products. He will focus on ensuring customers receive maximum productivity, durability, ROI and comfort out of their ASV machines. Click for more...

Case Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3rd at its Wichita, Kan. plant. Case first built skid steers in 1969 at its Burlington, Iowa, facility, before eventually moving production to Wichita. "Skid steers completely transformed the construction equipment landscape, and Case has played a leading role in the evolution and development of this product category throughout the last 50 years," said Michel Marchand, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

JCB Teleskid — Most Versatile Machine in Contractor's Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When he's not working on his family's 300-year-old farm, Mac Hunter is an excavating contractor and owner of Hunter Trucking and Excavation in Topsham, Maine. His company offers quality excavation, local quarry services, expert equipment moving and complete trucking services. Unlike many of his competitors, his is essentially a one-man operation, which means Hunter must rely on efficient equipment to save time on projects and run his successful company. Click for more...

Doosan Infracore North America to Offer Trimble's New Generation of Loader Onboard Scales →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trimble and Doosan Infracore North America LLC announced the availability of Trimble LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale as an option on Doosan wheel loaders. The LOADRITE L3180 SmartScale uses weighing intelligence and solid state sensors for more accurate, precise and faster loading. It also connects machines and devices for the collection and syncing of data via the built-in WiFi to InsightHQ reporting portal. Click for more...

Case Unveils ProjectTETRA: Methane-Powered Wheel Loader Concept →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. gave the public an insight into a sustainable, connected and technologically advanced future of construction at the bauma trade show in Munich, Germany, with the unveiling of its methane-powered wheel loader concept – ProjectTETRA. Jointly developed by the CNH Industrial international design and Case engineering teams, this concept is a clear departure from anything seen to date in the construction industry. Click for more...

Brad Paisley Uses Case Backhoe to Break Ground on Site of Nashville Nonprofit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Country music singer Brad Paisley put his construction skills to the test recently as he and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, broke ground on "The Store," a new nonprofit that the couple has launched. Paisley chose to use a Case backhoe for the official groundbreaking in Nashville next to the Belmont Ministry Center, ABC 15 reported. Belmont University, Paisley's alma mater, partnered with the singer to create a space where customers can "shop with dignity" for food and other necessities. Click for more...

John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019. A total of 14 John Deere machines will be on display for the first time at the Wirtgen Group booth. John Deere acquired the Wirtgen Group in December 2017. Click for more...

ZW550-6 Puts Hitachi in the Top Ranks of Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With the release of the ZW550-6 loader, Hitachi Construction Machinery Loader America Inc. (HCMA) has established a flagship machine worthy of the firm's goal of delivering on the needs of America's most demanding buyers of heavy equipment. The ZW550-6 makes a strong case for earthmoving contractors and quarry operators to include Hitachi on their "must see" list when they are looking for a big, dependable machine. Click for more...

Liebherr Features Material Handling Machines, L 550 XPower Wheel Loader at ISRI 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment division is displaying two high performing material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 2019 convention and exposition in Los Angeles, Calif. Liebherr will display the LH 22M and LH 30M material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at ISRI 2019 from April 8 through 11. More than 5,000 recycling industry professionals from across the United States and the world are expected to attend the event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Click for more...

Hitachi Announces Bobcat of Connecticut as New Compact Wheel Loader Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) has announced Bobcat of Connecticut Inc. as a new compact wheel loader dealer. Based in Hartford, Conn., Bobcat of Connecticut will be serving the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts region with the full lineup of Hitachi compact wheel loaders in addition to offering parts and full maintenance packages. Bobcat of Connecticut Inc. Click for more...

ASV Expands Dealer Presence in Final Months of 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. added several new dealers to its dealer network in Q4 of 2018 — R&S Industries Inc. , Robin Rents and Kruseman Implement Inc. , plus new locations for Heavy Machines Inc. , Buckeye Power Sales and Delta Power Equipment. The new dealers are a welcome addition to ASV's quickly growing dealer network as the company expands across the United States and Canada. The new dealers willoffer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. Click for more...

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