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Manitou intros Mustang 1350RT compact track loader with pilot control joystick
Mustang by Manitou’s newest compact track loader features a 1,350-pound lifting capacity and intuitive single joystick control. The 1350RT’s small size comes in handy on tight jobsites. The joystick is designed for one-to-one control and to reduce operator fatigue. The CTL’s design is similar to the Gehl RT135, released earlier this year, and is based […]
December 9, 2019
Construction Equipment
Ditch Witch’s new RT80 brings heavy-duty trenching to tight jobsites
Ditch Witch has redesigned its RT80 ride-on trencher for fitting into narrower spaces on urban and rural jobsites where larger trenchers can’t go. The mid-sized trencher can also be moved from job to job easier with a modular design for quickly changing between tracks and tires in the field. It can be transported with a […]
November 27, 2019
Construction Equipment
Genie’s new HF and TraX aerial platforms designed to go where traditional lifts can’t
Genie has launched five new high-flotation and four new tracked models of aerial work platforms for operating in soft sand, turf and other sensitive ground conditions that tend to bog down traditional lifts. The new models range in max platform heights of 40 to 65 feet and load capacities of 600 to 1,000 pounds. They […]
September 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
Gehl RT135 compact track loader brings power to confined spaces
Gehl’s new RT135 compact track loader is designed to access tight jobsites yet still maintain power. The CTL runs on a 46.6-horsepower Yanmar engine that meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards through automatic regeneration and no fuel additives. It can lift 1,350 pounds at 35 percent operating capacity and has a maximum lift height of […]
September 11, 2019
Construction Equipment
Toro’s new TRX-250, TRX-300 walk-behind trenchers automatically adjust to digging conditions
Toro has expanded its line of walk-behind trenchers with the TRX-250 and TRX-300 models, which feature technology that automatically diverts hydraulic flow from the traction motors to the trench motor when higher torque is needed when trenching. Called Intelli-Trench, the system means the operator doesn’t have to constantly adjust the traction handle, because the system […]
August 2, 2019
Maintenance
How to get the most hours out of your CTL tracks
Getting your tracks to last as long as possible is the goal when working with your CTLs. Find out how to get the most life out of them here on Equipment World.
July 12, 2019
Construction Equipment
New Vortech CTL tracks from Bridgestone take less horsepower to drive
At the ConExpo show earlier this month, Bridgestone introduced a new line of rubber tracks designed for compact track loaders. The Bridgestone Vortech line has an H-shaped tread pattern for a smoother driving experience and expanded edges to help grip the ground and improve traction in a variety of conditions including gravel, turf and sediment. […]
March 30, 2017
Construction Equipment
Track N Go installs over tires to transform your pickup into a snow-conquering tracked truck in less than 15 minutes
Welcome to the future, friends. Tracked trucks are fun. Beyond looking awesome, they make driving in snowy or muddy conditions an actual possibility. They’re also pretty expensive and take a considerable amount of time to install making them an nonviable option for those professionals and fleet owners who need to switch between tracks and tires. […]
January 28, 2014
Maintenance
Tracking undercarriage wear on compact excavators is a must
Compact excavators are often workhorses on jobsites, spending the day digging trenches or picking and placing materials. In these applications, or even in more demanding work such as demolition, the excavator has the advantage of sitting in one place and letting the swing of the machine’s house and movement of the boom and arm do […]
February 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
Applications & Innovations
Let the job site be the judge of whether to use tires or tracks.
October 9, 2012
Construction Equipment
Inspection Checkpoint: How to inspect a used excavator
Pay particular attention to two key areas: undercarriages and hydraulics. By Marcia Gruver Thoroughly inspecting a used excavator takes between one and two hours, so go into it with clear objectives. Know exactly how you plan to use the machine – including application and whether it will be a primary or backup machine – and […]
February 24, 2010
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