Agricultural Equipment Articles

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...

Nonprofits Use Equipment for Annual Beautification Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Heavy Equipment Response Coalition, a nonprofit providing resources for disaster mitigation, response, and recovery, assisted nonprofit Life Remodeled in its annual project to beautify Detroit. Aided by heavy equipment, 11,000 volunteers cleaned up 300 blocks around Detroit's Central High School and Durfee buildings over six days. Joining in the planning three weeks before the event, Coalition management met with event organizers to explore needs and lend support to the event's heavy equipment coordinator. Click for more...

Strategy Improves Total Operation for Britton Industries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family-owned and operated Britton Industries, a producer of natural and dyed mulches, screened topsoil, leaf compost and aggregate products, has been servicing the landscaping and construction markets of central New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania for more than 28 years. The company operates a full wood product recycling center as well as a concrete recycling center — making crushed concrete for fill, as well as decorative stones and other products. Click for more...

SDLG's Intuitive Design Wins Over City of Keene, N.H. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Keene, N.H., has used an SDLG LG959 for loading aggregate materials and snow removal since September 2016, and city operators appreciate the wheel loader's quality and simplicity. Several municipalities around North America have adopted SDLG wheel loaders for use in seasonal work, from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Aspects of the brand's value proposition, such as a focus on basic, reliable technology, have resonated with governmental entities that often need loaders for low-hour or seasonal applications. Click for more...

Morbark Awarded Second NJPA Contract →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA) has awarded Morbark, LLC, with a four-year contract to provide NJPA members with grounds maintenance equipment. The contract, which officially began Aug. 18, also covers related attachments, accessories and services. "We are extremely proud to hold this new contract and the partnership we have been able to cultivate with the NJPA since being awarded our first contract in 2015," said Kevin Cotter, Governmental Sales Manager. Click for more...

Ditch Witch Partners with Coring Technology Leader Utilicor Technologies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Public works managers across the nation have welcomed the use of keyhole coring: a less-costly, safer and less-disruptive approach to underground roadway and sidewalk utility repairs than traditional, large excavation techniques. Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, announced its partnership Aug. 30, with Utilicor Technologies, Inc. to bring the benefits of advanced keyhole technology and reinstatement to contractors, municipalities and utilities globally. Click for more...

New Cat Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Effeciency at Lower Cost →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding job sites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine's total cost of operation. Click for more...

Manitou Donates Skid Loaders to Local Organizations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On July 25, Manitou Americas Inc delivered two new Gehl skid loaders to support local community businesses — The University of Wisconsin-Washington County and the Washington County Fair Park and Conference Center. According to Jon Etta, regional director of facility planning and management of UW-WC, the Gehl skid loader is “dependable and versatile, allowing staff to maintain the building and grounds — from snow removal in the winter to landscape work in the summer.”Courtney O'Connel, campus administrator and regional associate dean of student affairs agreed. Click for more...

SANY Enters Backhoe Loader Market, Introduces BL70C →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SANY America's BL70C, the first backhoe loader ever offered by the company, is a Tier IV F loader that is precision engineered to maximize performance, fuel economy and machine uptime to provide the best value for the end user. This machine is easy to transport and powerful enough for any application, according to the manufacturer. Kevin Grover at SANY America said, "The SANY BL70C backhoe has the power and versatility to be the ideal machine for a general contractor that needs to be able to handle a different job every day." The SANY backhoe loader utilizes Deutz, ZF and Rexroth components for all major systems. Click for more...

Pa.'s OK Rental Takes on Mecalac Line for Tri-State Area →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac announced that it has appointed OK Rental of Darby, Pa., a dealer for southeast Pennsylvania, parts of southern New Jersey and Delaware. The Mecalac MCR series combines the features of a skid steer loader, a compact excavator and a telehandler and integrates them with a unique, versatile boom. The Mecalac all-terrain skid excavator can mount a skid steer bucket, perform all of the functions of a skid steer/track loader and lift and load materials to a pile or truck as high as 16 ft. Click for more...

Integrated Tractor Backhoe Has Roots in Heartland →

From Construction Equipment Guide... BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) The integrated tractor backhoe loader is as common on construction sites as workers in hard hats. But few realize the revolutionary machine was developed at the Case New Holland plant in Burlington, all the way back in 1957. “We are known as the inventor of the integrated backhoe, and that's never going to change,' said Ed Brenton, brand marketing manager of CNH Industrial. Click for more...

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