Agricultural Equipment Articles

Texas-Based Construction Company Grows With Equipment from Kirby-Smith →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growth happens quickly for new DFW-area underground contracting firmWhen Steve Hugdahl and Jose Guamancela teamed up to form Blue Star Utilities, LLC, one of the first things they did was approach some developers to let them know they were starting a new business for installing underground water, storm and sewer lines. “They asked us what took so long,” recalled Hugdahl. “Jose and I had built a reputation for meeting customers' schedules and providing quality service with other companies we worked for. Click for more...

Year-End Sales Bring Large Number of Equipment Auctions to Proxibid →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proxibid (www.proxibid.com), the world's most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will provide online bidding for a large volume of heavy construction equipment auctions in the final weeks of 2017. As construction professionals complete their purchases and prepare their fleet for the new year, the next several weeks feature a particularly high volume of equipment sold by a wide variety of auctioneers, dealers and asset owners in several formats. Click for more...

Sunbelt Agricultural Expo Attracts 100,000 Attendees →

The 40th annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expo, "North America's premier farm show," was a success once again at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. Held this year on Oct. 17 to 19, the expo consistently attracts approximately 100,000 visitors to see more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. Attendees had the opportunity for in depth learning through educational seminars and demonstrations on the 600-acre research farm. Click for more...

ASV Secures $2M Rental Customer Order →

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 from its largest rental customer for its compact track loaders totaling approximately $2 million for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2017. Jim DiBiagio, chief operating officer of ASV, said, “This is the second large order received from this customer for delivery of equipment in 2017, which virtually doubles its most recent annual purchases of ASV machines. Click for more...

Stolen Wheel Loader Used in Attempted San Diego Bank Heist →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At least one parked vehicle was struck by the large piece of construction equipment. Click for more...

John Deere Strengthens Durability of Planetary Augers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Expanding its lineup of reliable and durable Worksite Pro attachments, John Deere is introducing upgrades to its planetary auger models. The new PA15B and PA30B augers are designed for longer product life to better meet customer needs and application uses. Like all Worksite Pro attachments, these solutions are optimized to work with John Deere skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs), compact excavators and compact four-wheel-drive loaders, along with most competitive models. Click for more...

Crossroads Construction Services Succeeds in Niche Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While many people in the general construction industry may have never heard of a dedicated milling debris clean up company, Crossroads Construction Services Inc. has established itself as a leader in this niche market in just the first year in business. Milling and paving contractors in the Southeast now have an opportunity to outsource the cleanup portion of their highway resurfacing operations, thus freeing up their time to find employees, so that they can pursue additional work. Click for more...

JCB Unveils 210T, 215T Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB launched its 210T and 215T compact track loaders, offering the power and performance of large-platform compact track loaders in small-platform, easily towable machines weighing less than 10,000 lb. (4,536 kg) The 210T and the 215T are powered by the 74 hp (55 kW) JCB Diesel by Kohler engine, requiring no DPF and no DEF. The radial lift 210T model has a rated operating capacity (ROC) of 1,900 lb. Click for more...

Company Wrench Holds JCB Backhoe Rodeo, Demo Event at Its Headquarters →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Company Wrench held a JCB Backhoe Rodeo & Demo day Sept. 29 at its headquarters in Carroll, Ohio. The event featured a full lineup of JCB equipment on display with select machines available for demonstration. Attendees received door prizes along with a hearty barbecue lunch. The event drew area contractors and included long time Company Wrench customers, as well as potential new customers who came to learn about the JCB line. Click for more...

McCann Industries Welcomes Customers to Open House →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On Sept. 15, McCann Industries Inc. held an open house and equipment rodeo at the company's location in Bolingbrook, Ill. The skid steer rodeo and CX excavator challenge each featured a top prize of $750 and a jacket. The event also featured hourly prizes. This year, McCann Industries Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was originally founded as McCann Construction Specialties Company in 1967 by Richard McCann to sell contractor supplies. Click for more...

Choosing Efficient, Profitable Snow Removal Blades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Optimal versatility, efficiency, equipment longevity and uptime are all factors contractors must address and to do that means taking a close look at all contributors to the blade selection process. Click for more...

New Family of Construction-Grade Ditch Witch Mini Skid Steers To Be Showcased at GIE+EXPO →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works company, will showcase its new family of mini skid steers at the 2017 GIE+EXPO Oct. 18-20 in Louisville, Ky. Show attendees can demo the full line of models and realize the full benefits of the customer-driven enhancements to make green industry professionals productive and profitable on a variety of small to complex landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs. The industry-leading Ditch Witch SK600, SK800, SK1050 and SK1550 mini skid steers will be on display in indoor booth 1096 and outdoor booth 7634D. Click for more...

Ditch Witch SK1550 Mini Skid Steer Conquers Heavy-Duty Landscape Jobs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to conquer a variety of complex landscape and irrigation projects, the Ditch Witch SK1550 is the company's largest and most powerful mini skid steer model. Powered by a 44-hp Tier IV Yanmar diesel engine, the machine directs 34.5 hp is to the attachment, allowing it to complete tasks typically suited for traditional skid steer loaders, including tree handling and sod transfer. The SK1550 offers a 1,558-lb-rated operating capacity to lift heavier loads — more than 50 percent higher capacity than other mini skid steers in its size class, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Attendees Converge on Annual Farm Science Review →

The annual Farm Science Review was held on Sept. 19 to 21 at Ohio State's 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center, which is located west of Columbus, Ohio. The event is sponsored by the Ohio State University and showcased more than 4,000 equipment lines, products and services presented by 600 exhibitors. In addition, the show featured a full lineup of educational programs and tours focused on agricultural production. Click for more...

Volvo Debuts L20H and L25H Compact Wheel Loaders at ICUEE 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The newest in the line of Volvo compact wheel loaders — the L20H and L25H — are designed to meet the latest emission regulations. As an update from the L20F, the new machines are powered by a Volvo D2.6M Tier 4 Final water-cooled engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) that eliminates the need for regeneration or additives. The L20H and L25H also have 5 percent greater fuel efficiency and 8 percent more horsepower than their predecessor models. Click for more...

SnowWolf Introduces Newly Redesigned ProPlowFX →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SnowWolf has introduced its newly redesigned ProPlowFX, an all-purpose plow that works equally well for snow removal and light dirt moving or landscaping, according to the manufacturer. The versatility of the Burnsville, Minn.-based company's new attachment is made possible by a semi-floating torsion system that provides infinitely variable down pressure and shock absorption, a trip-lock-out feature and a shorter blade-to-machine distance for greater maneuverability. Click for more...

Mecalac Ramps Up Presence in United States →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It started in the United States with the MCR Series, which combines the features of a skid steer loader, a compact excavator and a telehandler and integrates them with a unique, versatile boom. Click for more...

John Deere Foundation Remembers Its Roots When Giving Aid →

The John Deere Foundation will continue to help those in the world for many years to come. Click for more...

JCB to Showcase Equipment Innovations at ICUEE 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has confirmed that the Teleskid, Hydradig 110W tool carrier, 3CX Compact backhoe loader and 48Z-1 compact excavator, will be on display at the 2017 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky., from Oct. 3 to 5. The company will also demonstrate its 509-45 Loadall telescopic handler with a radio remote-control work platform and preview its new 503-13 Loadall sub-compact telehandler, which will be launched in 2018. Click for more...

Skid Steers Prove Vital Resource for Farmers With Sick Cattle →

It's no secret skid steers are common for moving all sorts of things on construction sites, but among dairy farmers, they have a unique function. Dairy Herd Management reported the equipment is one of the best ways for farmers to move sick cows from where they are lying to an area better suited for treatment and recovery. The challenge, however, is getting the cow into the skid steer's bucket to begin with. Click for more...

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