Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's L 538 Tier IV Final wheel loader belongs to the new generation of mid-size loaders that remain true to their reputation as powerful and reliable all-rounders. These size loaders are highly versatile machines suitable for a multitude of applications and can be used in a traditional capacity, for earthmoving or material handling of all types of construction material through the use of different attachments, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Quick Coupler for HL900 Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. introduced a newly redesigned quick coupler as an available option on the Z-bar models of its HL900 series wheel loaders. The company displayed the new quick coupler on the HL955 wheel loader in its exhibit (booth C7213) at the World of Concrete exposition at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The ISO 23727 standard-compliant Hyundai quick coupler accommodates multiple attachment types common to agricultural, industrial and construction applications. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds All-Around View Monitoring to HL900 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the availability of the Hyundai-exclusive AAVM (all-around view monitoring) system on new factory orders of Hyundai HL900 series wheel loaders, which are available throughout the United States and Canada. The new system was shown publicly for the first time at the 2018 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas on a Hyundai HL955 wheel loader. AAVM has been available as an option on Hyundai HX series excavators since Oct. Click for more...

Hyundai Intros New Products, Partnerships, Safety Edge at World of Concrete →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas booth at World of Concrete showcased new products, new partnerships and what the company calls "the Hyundai Safety Edge." Visitors to the exhibit (booth C7213) saw the Hyundai-exclusive all-around view monitoring system featured for the first time on one of its HL900 series wheel loaders, as well as a newly redesigned Hyundai quick coupler for its Z-bar wheel loaders. Click for more...

John Deere Completes G-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders Lineup with Addition of Mid-Frame Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed for construction, agricultural, rental, landscape and governmental customers seeking superior performance and versatility from their machines, the new John Deere G-Series mid-frame skid steers and compact track loader (CTL) offer a powerful tool for jobs of any scale. Developed from customer feedback, the 320G and 324G skid steers, and the 325G compact track loader offer low daily operating costs, peak productivity and maximum uptime. Click for more...

John Deere 344L Compact Wheel Loader with Articulation Plus Helps Operators Lift More, Move Faster →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Combining speed, precision and exceptional lift capacity, the new John Deere 344L compact wheel loader provides peak productivity for ag material handling, landscaping, snow removal and construction customers year-round. Industry-exclusive features on the 344L help operators move faster and remain comfortable on the job site while increasing machine uptime, according to the manufacturer. "We designed the new 344L to help operators get more done in the field faster than they have before," said Drew Miller, product marketing manager, compact wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

John Deere Launches Second Annual Community Enhancement Contest →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building upon the success of last year's contest, John Deere launched its second “Small Machines. Big Impact.” contest. The contest encourages construction contractors, landscapers, farmers and rental industry professionals across the country to share how they would make a positive difference in their communities if they were to win a new John Deere G-Series machine. The entrant with the most impactful project idea will win his/her choice of a new John Deere G-Series skid steer or compact track loader (CTL) and one Worksite Pro attachment. Click for more...

Mustang Introduces 4200V Skid Steer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang's 4200V skid steer features a Tier IV certified Deutz 120 hp engine and 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg) of rated operating capacity. This is an increase of 21.7 hp and 200 lbs. in operating capacity over the 4000V, Mustang's previous model in this size range. For added performance for large jobs, the 4200V offers 354 ft.-lbs. of torque. With an operating weight of 11,665 lbs. (5,291 kg) the 4200V is the largest skid steer loader that is offered in the market today, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case Announces Michelin X Tweel SSL Airless Radial Tires as Factory Option on All Skid Steer Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced the availability of Michelin X Tweel SSL all-terrain airless radial tires as a factory-approved/supplied option on all skid steer loader models. Airless radial tires perform just like a pneumatic tire, but without the risk and costly downtime associated with penetrations and impact damage. Case is the first skid steer loader OEM to offer the Michelin X Tweel SSL from the factory, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. Click for more...

Agriculture Proves Key to Construction Equipment Sales →

As farming operations get larger and more diverse, so does the equipment and machinery they use. And more and more, that includes equipment that was once only seen on construction sites. Rob Lynch, the owner of Rob's Hydraulics, based near the coast in Grimesland, N.C., knows that very well. As Hyundai dealer, he said, “Farming is the biggest industry in eastern North Carolina, and since our beginning in 1989, farmers have always been some of our most important customers.”Lynch said that while practically all of the construction equipment he sells has farming applications, one of the most important uses — as farm operations continue to grow — is land clearing. Click for more...

Case G Series Wheel Loaders Win 2017 Good Design Award for Design Excellence →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment received the Good Design Award for its G-Series wheel loaders — the latest generation of the brand's product line which launched in 2016. This recognition comes in the 50th anniversary of the award program, noted for the participation of the largest number of Fortune 500 companies and the world's foremost design firms. The G-Series was one of the product designs selected by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies out of the thousands of submissions sent by the world's leading manufacturers and industrial design firms. Click for more...

Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company Now Carries Mecalac →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac is a long-established, high-end producer of equipment in Europe, and has recently decided to build a dealer network in the United States. Click for more...

JCB's Dealer Network Expands in South Central Canada With Addition of Westcon JCB →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Westcon JCB, headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, is the newest addition to JCB's growing North American dealer network. The new dealer will sell, rent and service JCB equipment from branches in Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Westcon is continually looking for new product lines, and we are pleased to now represent JCB construction products in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” said Brian Brown, president and CEO of Westcon Equipment. Click for more...

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