Agricultural Equipment Articles

Doosan Introduces DL280-5 Wheel Loader with Optional Guarding Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC has extended its wheel loader lineup with the DL280-5 wheel loader. The DL280-5 is part of the popular category of 3- to 4-cu. yd. wheel loaders. The Doosan DL280-5 is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and comfort as well as increased uptime protection when working in general construction, scrap and waste-handling applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Bobcat Introduces Rear Camera Kit for Skid-Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bobcat Company has added a rear camera kit to its list of available options for Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loaders. The rear camera kit offers the operator a continuous rear view of the machine to prevent contact with obstacles that may damage the loader and its components. Specifically designed and developed for compact loaders, the rear camera kit includes a 4.3-in. LCD color monitor with a LED backlit screen, wiring harness, mounts and a tailgate-mounted camera that offers a 118-degree horizontal viewing angle and an 89-degree vertical viewing angle. Click for more...

A New Generation Transmission for Wheel Loaders to be Launched by Liuzhou ZF Machinery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On April 23, 2018, Chairman Zeng Guang'an of LiuGong Group presided over a BOD meeting at Liuzhou ZF Machinery Co., Ltd (LZZF), a JV of Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co. and ZF Friedrichshafen AG, in which the 2 sides signed an agreement to confirm the manufacture of a new generation transmission of the BP230. The agreement will enable LiuGong to have its own world-class transmission product. The BP230 is developed from ERGOPOWER, but innovatively adopted multifunctional components and a front-back split structure, both tailored for Chinese users' habits, making the operation more comfortable and assembling & maintenance easier. Click for more...

Companies Test Autonomous Skid Steer on Job Site for First Time →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A construction site in Billings, Mont., saw some robotic action April 25 as companies tested driverless equipment. San Francisco-based Built Robotics and CMG Construction partnered together to test and demonstrate a driverless skid steer on the site of The Den Bar and Casino, KTVQ reported. Built Robotics used GPS technology to get the equipment to move and level the site. While the company has performed tests before, this is the first time that the technology has been used on a real construction site, KTVQ reported. Click for more...

Liebherr Displays High Performance Wheel Loader, Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment's R 920 Compact swing crawler excavator combines features of a standard crawler excavator with the advantages of a compact swing machine, while maintaining its high performance and versatility. This excavator has a short tail swing of only 6 ft. 1 in. (1.8 m). With its tight slewing radius, this machine is well designed for use on space restricted job sites. Click for more...

Video: Watch Sukut Construction's Teardown of Caterpillar Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sukut Construction, Inc., of San Bernadino, Calif., recently dismantled a Caterpillar 980G wheel loader. According to the company, the equipment had been vandalized at a previous owner's location, and was not in working order. The parts now make up a portion of Sukut's dismantled stock and will be sold individually. This time lapse video shows the teardown process from start to finish: Click for more...

Farm-Rite Hosts Annual Open House in Willmar, Minn. →

A huge crowd battled unseasonably cold temperatures on April 6 for the Farm-Rite open house in Willmar, Minn. Product representatives and a great team of employees were on hand to meet and greet customers. Farm-Rite of Willmar is establishing itself as one of the best equipment and rental specialists in the area, according to the company. This marks the fourth year of the company holding its open house, and General Manager Dan Ronning said that it just keeps growing and growing year after year. Click for more...

Skid Steer Manufacturers Sound Off on Technology Trends →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The “big boys” in the world of construction equipment are the machines that tend to dominate any job site, such as bulldozers, wheel loaders and backhoes. But, truth be told, the vehicles that perform the broadest range of tasks are often among the smallest. Skid steer loaders are owned and leased by construction companies large and small across North America. These compact machines are very popular due to their versatility and maneuverability. Click for more...

Volvo Launches Six New Skid Steer, Compact Track Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders have been revamped with a stronger boom design, backed by Volvo's lifetime guarantee, that provides up to 11 percent higher lifting capacities versus the prior generation. Together with cabs that offer 30 percent more room and up to 60 percent greater visibility, these differentiators result in measurable advantages, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Twin Cities Landscaper Finds Value, Visibility With SDLG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For more than 50 years, Patio Town has offered a range of landscaping materials to the Twin Cities area, earning its place in Minnesota as one of the premier providers of outdoor living supplies and services. Throughout its history, the Oakdale-based company has used a wide array of equipment from several different brands. In 2017, though, it chose SDLG as its wheel loader of choice, replacing a premium machine in the process. Click for more...

Leading SDLG Dealer Expands Midwestern Footprint →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Alta Equipment Company (Alta) will now offer SDLG wheel loaders, parts and service to customers in central and northern Illinois. The Livonia, Michigan-based dealer is actively operating out of two Illinois locations and has plans to open more branches in the near future. Alta's growth reflects the company's established track record of meeting and exceeding its customers' needs. According to Nick Tullo, sales manager of SDLG North America, that track record is why SDLG chose to partner with Alta more than two years ago. Click for more...

ASV Offers RS-75, VS-75 Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc. offers the large-frame, radial-lift RS-75 and vertical-lift VS-75 skid-steer loaders. The machines feature highly efficient hydraulics and cooling systems, as well as best-in-class high ground clearance, departure angle and serviceability. The skid steers are ideal for a wide range of applications, including rental, construction, landscape, snow removal and forestry, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Volvo Debuts Updated L90H Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its latest innovation in mid-sized wheel loaders with the debut of the updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018. The H-Series 2.0 machine offers improved fuel efficiency, productivity, serviceability and ease of use over its predecessor and competitive products. "The L90H wheel loader features updates to its transmission and torque converter that shorten cycle times and provide up to 20 percent greater fuel efficiency. Click for more...

LiuGong Features 856H at 2018 World of Asphalt →

From Construction Equipment Guide... World of Asphalt 2018 attendees will get a closeup look at the new mid-sized LiuGong 856H wheel loader designed specifically for the North American market. The LiuGong 856H offers owners industry-leading productivity, fuel efficiency, operator comfort and safety, according to the manufacturer. Powered by a 225 hp, EPA Tier IV Final Cummins engine for maximum power with low fuel consumption, the LiuGong 856H ensures high productivity through advanced technologies including a powershift transmission and advanced load-sensing hydraulic system. Click for more...

5 Maintenance Tips to Extend Farming Equipment Life →

A lot of people fail to realize the importance of paying close attention to the maintenance of farming equipment, which can do more harm than good in the long run, considering how failing farming equipment affects productivity and the quality of yields obtained. If that is not enough, farming equipment will break down more often, which can cost a fortune in the form of repairs and/or replacements. Furthermore, safety becomes a huge concern if things are allowed to remain as they are. Click for more...

LiuGong 385 Skid Steer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an operating weight of 8,250 lbs. (3,742 kg) and 0.66 cu. yd. (.5 cu m) bucket capacity, the LiuGong 385B skid steer loader has a mechanical quick coupler compatible with a wide range of attachments that makes switching implements fast and easy. Ergonomically located controls reduce operator fatigue in the comfortable, operator-friendly cab with easy-to-read electronic displays. Safety is enhanced by ROPS/FOPS protection and high-intensity LED light clusters front and back for maximum worksite visibility. Click for more...

New, Gas-Powered Kubota RTV-XG850 Sidekick Makes Official Debut at National Farm Machinery Show →

From the National Farm Machinery Show, Kubota Tractor Corporation publicly unveiled the all-new Kubota RTV-XG850 Sidekick. The introduction of Kubota's new Sidekick has been highly anticipated by dealers and customers alike as it is Kubota's fastest utility vehicle yet, with a powerful 48 horsepower gasoline engine, delivering speeds of up to 40 mph, compared to the top speed of 29 mph for its RTV-X models. Click for more...

Manitou Launches NewAg MLT Telehandlers →

A new wave is hitting the North American agricultural market with the introduction of Manitou's NewAg telescopic loaders. The new line unveils essential innovations in comfort, performance and efficiency for the agricultural industry, according to the manufacturer. Three new MLT (Manitou loading telescopic handlers) NewAg models will be launched in North America in 2018 — the Manitou MLT 630, MLT 733 and MLT 737. Click for more...

Liebherr USA, Co. Sponsors First Live DEMOlition Event, Showcases Machines at Demolition Austin 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA, Co. Construction Equipment division has announced that it will serve as the official sponsor of National Demolition Association's first Live DEMOlition event at the Demolition Austin 2018 trade show. The Construction Equipment division will showcase three machines: an R 936 Demolition Excavator, an LH 30 M Material Handler and an L 550 XPower Tier 4 Final Wheel Loader. Demolition Austin 2018 will take place Feb. Click for more...

Virnig's V50 Root Rake Grapple Proves Versatile Attachment Across Industries →

Virnig's V50 root rake grapple skid steer attachment is a two-cylinder, single jaw grapple designed for digging, raking, piling and loading debris. The jaw opens more than 40 in. (101.6 cm) and allows the user to back-drag or rake debris; the jaw and rake tines are made from 3/8 in. (.9 cm) Grade 80 steel (80,000 PSI yield strength). No front comb at the tine tips means users can easily drive the bottom of the grapple deep into piles of branches, logs, and debris. Click for more...

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