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Skid Steer Loaders: Page 7
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Skid steer operator log rolls a pipe in overdramatic beam balancing TV stunt
Check out this video where a skid steer operator attempts to log roll a pipe to cross a 72-foot span on parallel beams. Impressive or easy? Let us know here!
May 17, 2018
Construction Equipment
Volvo revamps skid steer/CTL lineup: 6 new D-Series models are more powerful, have “largest cab on the market”
Volvo has introduced a major shakeup to its skid steer and compact track loader lineup with the unveiling of three redesigned models in each machine category. The new machines include the MC110D, MC115D and MC135D skid-steer loaders, and the MCT110D, MCT125D and MCT135D CTLs. Volvo says these new D-Series machines boast more strength, greater capacities […]
April 4, 2018
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ASV unveils RS-75, VS-75 skid steers with best-in-class ground clearance
ASV designed its new large-frame RS-75 and VS-75 with a ground clearance of 10.5 inches, which is more than 2 inches higher than other machines in their class, the company says. The higher ground clearance makes it easier to traverse obstacles like rocks and stumps without getting stuck. Both skid steers, the company’s largest, also […]
March 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
The death of the skid steer has been greatly exaggerated
Some would say skid steers have run their course, and that compact track loaders (CTLs) have replaced them. “Fake news!” cry the manufacturers, and they have the facts to prove it. True, CTL sales have soared, but depending on the manufacturer and the size category, skid steer sales have at least held steady and, […]
February 6, 2018
Construction Equipment
Wacker Neuson ups new, used skid steer, CTL warranties to 3-years, 3,000-hours
The compact equipment warranty wars have heated up, with Wacker Neuson coming to the table with what it calls the “most comprehensive warranty in the industry.” Wacker Neuson is the third compact equipment manufacturer in the past three months to debut an extended standard warranty, announcing a 3 year, or 3,000 hours full-machine warranty. The […]
February 5, 2018
Construction Equipment
Deere unveils mid-frame 320G, 324G skid steers, 325G CTL
First unveiled at World of Concrete 2016, John Deere says it has filled out its G-Series lineup of skid steers and compact track loaders with the unveiling of two new SSLs and one new CTL at World of Concrete 2018. The new 320G and 324G SSLs, and the 325G CTL are mid-frame machines designed for […]
January 29, 2018
Construction Equipment
Manitou unveils Gehl/Mustang V420/4200V as “world’s largest, most powerful” skid steers
Designed for heavy construction, road building and agriculture, Manitou has unveiled a pair of skid steers under its Gehl and Mustang brands that it is calling the largest and most powerful models on the market today. The Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V weigh in at 11,665 pounds with a height to hinge pin of 144 […]
January 10, 2018
Construction Equipment
Cat ups warranty terms on skid steers, CTLs, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators
Caterpillar announced Tuesday that it would extend its standard full-machine warranty on select new compact equipment to 24 months or 2,000 hours. New skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and compact excavators purchased after January 1 are covered by the extended warranty. Cat’s previous warranty for these machines was 1-year, unlimited hours. Compact wheel […]
January 3, 2018
Construction Equipment
What to see at ICUEE 2017: Caterpillar, Case, American Augers in Area K
ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the equipment ICUEE attendees will see in Area K: Caterpillar, booth K135 Caterpillar will exhibit its M315F wheeled excavator, which features large working envelopes, high breakout forces and […]
August 15, 2017
Construction Equipment
Blade Buddy bucket gives excavators skid steer abilities
Calling it a “skid steer bucket on steroids,” Canadian company Blade Buddy has unveiled a new attachment for excavators that gives operators much of the capabilities of both of the aforementioned machines in one. The Blade Buddy is a 40-inch deep bucket that mounts to most 5- to 6.5-foot excavator blades without the use of […]
August 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere intros LM90 high-capacity bucket for skid steers, CTLs
John Deere has introduced a new bucket for skid steers (SSLs) and compact track loaders (CTLs) featuring a high-back, high-capacity design. Deere says the new Light Material High-Capacity Bucket (LM90) is designed “to take advantage of the improved performance capabilities and boom design” of its G-Series SSLs and CTLs and can handle light materials such as […]
May 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
As CTLs gain popularity, a case for the versatile, nimble skid steer
Conventional wisdom has it that skid steers rule on hard surfaces and in tight quarters. Hard surfaces chew up expensive treads on compact track loaders, and confined spaces make other machines look like drunken bulls compared to skid steers’ nimble nature.  Is that enough to keep skid steers in your fleet? Maybe, maybe not. […]
May 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
The Pro-Handler is a skid steer with an extendible wheelbase, telescoping front boom
The design of construction machines doesn’t change much through the decades, but the Pro-Handler, if nothing else, takes the standard skid steer and stretches its capabilities. Hand-built as a proof of concept by Extend Manufacturing, the Pro-Handler offers an extendable rear section that also lengthens the wheelbase, an extendable boom (similar to JCB’s new Teleskid) […]
May 9, 2017
Construction Equipment
Case unveils red limited edition skid steers, CTLs to honor 175th anniversary, agricultural roots
If you like your skid steers in a shade other than yellow, and you want to own a piece of history, Case has a machine for you. But you’ll probably need to act fast. In celebration of the heavy equipment manufacturer’s 175th anniversary, Case has unveiled a limited edition lineup of skid steer and compact track […]
May 3, 2017
Construction Equipment
JCB boosts horsepower 20% with 210 and 215 skid steers
JCB’s new 210 radial-lift and 215 vertical-lift skid-steer loaders pack 20 percent more horsepower than the company’s similar sized models, representing the first in the small-frame lineup powered by the JCB by Kohler 74 horsepower engine. The 210 comes with a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 pounds, and the 215 has an ROC […]
April 6, 2017
Construction Equipment
JCB launches Teleskid at ConExpo: SSL/Telehandler hybrid’s benefits extend further than its long reach (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
One machine generating a significant amount of buzz on the ConExpo 2017 show floor is JCB’s Teleskid, after the company did a series of teaser videos before the show. The half telescopic handler/half skid steer (it also comes in a compact track loader version) is what Randy Tinley with JCB calls “a natural progression from […]
March 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch
JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while 27 initial models were in development. Now, the British manufacturer is preparing to launch a […]
February 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat’s skid steer assembly line rolls out epic Mannequin Challenge
The more complex the environment, the better the resulting Mannequin Challenge video will be. And that rule certainly plays out in the video below starring the workers on Caterpillar’s skid-steer/compact track loader assembly line in Sanford, North Carolina. In the video, assembly line employees stand perfectly still (like mannequins) as a camera moves through the factory. Beyond […]
February 16, 2017
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