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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
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Attempt to load excavator onto truck goes horribly wrong
Though we’ve seen a fair share of loading mishaps occur even when a ramp is present, this operator’s attempt to side saddle his excavator underscores the world of pain you can avoid by simply loading a machine properly. Beyond the absence of a ramp, it’s doubtful this excavator even completely fits on to the bed […]
February 1, 2018
Construction Equipment
Kubota intros 2 new compact excavators: the U27-4 and the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm
During the World of Concrete 2018 show in Las Vegas last week, Kubota unveiled two new mini excavators in a three-ton model, the KX033-4 with extendable dipper arm, and a tight tail swing model, the U27-4. Both machines are powered by Kubota engines with an auto downshift feature. As the name suggests, auto downshift automatically […]
January 30, 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
Deere unveils redesigned 344L loader with Articulation Plus steering at World of Concrete
Emphasizing what it is now calling its “Articulation Plus” steering system, John Deere Construction & Forestry introduced its 344L compact wheel loader at World of Concrete in Las Vegas this week. Articulation Plus, first introduced in the company’s K Series, combines an articulated frame with rear-wheel steer, a feature Deere says gives the 344L a […]
January 24, 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
How OEMs are making the versatile compact excavator even better
Compact excavators are already immensely popular because they lift, dig, trench, load and backfill. They run a wide range of attachments. They do all this in tight quarters and can be trailered from one job to the next with a pickup truck. How to improve upon such capable machines? Find ways for them to do more […]
December 25, 2017
Autonomous
Autonomous Track Loader performs low-level excavation, grading tasks to boost jobsite productivity
Noah Ready-Campbell built his career in Silicon Valley. But his latest endeavor, a robotics company focused on autonomous construction equipment, represents a return to his roots and the hope that he can blaze a trail forward for the industry. Before he started his career with a job a Google, and before he sold a $23-million […]
December 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
Deere’s new 204L, 304L loaders equipped to tackle rough terrain
John Deere has launched updated models of its 204 and 304 compact wheel loaders saying the new machines are designed to increase productivity “in small spaces and over rough terrain.” The new 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders replace Deere’s 204K and 304K models and are aimed at contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, Deere […]
December 11, 2017
Class 7-8
The Nikola Zero is a 550-hp electric UTV informing development of the company’s semi truck
Nikola Motor Company (NMC) has positioned itself to rival electric auto-maker Tesla for the crown of trucking’s King of Alternative Power, but much like Elon Musk and his various side businesses, Nikola founder Trevor Milton has also diversified his team’s talents. Next year, NMC will debut its Nikola Zero utility vehicle (UTV), targeting military applications […]
November 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat unveils its first UTVs with gas and diesel models coming Summer 2018
Caterpillar today introduced its first-ever utility vehicle to meet a growing demand for tough work utility vehicles – while also expanding the company’s reach into the consumer market. The gas-powered Cat CUV82 and the diesel-powered CUV102D will roll into dealerships in summer 2018 with the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $14,999 and $16,299, respectively, says […]
November 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Volvo CE intros EC27D excavator: Short-swing size with more power
Volvo Construction Equipment has updated its 2.7-ton mini excavator model saying it represents a versatile and powerful combination of concepts. Powered by a 20.9-horsepower Volvo D1.1A engine with passive regeneration, the Volvo EC27D boasts 9,600 pounds of digging force and “impressive” lifting capacity, the company says, adding that it is similar in size to the […]
November 15, 2017
Dealers
Kobelco adds four mini-excavator-only dealers
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA is adding four compact machinery dealers to its growing network, solely representing Kobelco’s mini excavator line in the United States. “We’re excited to offer our customers the reliability and value of Kobelco mini excavators through our expanded network of mini-only dealers,” says Randy Hall, vice president of operations. The dealerships are: […]
November 14, 2017
Dealers
ASV new machine sales soar 89% in 3Q as dealer network continues to grow
ASV Third Quarter 2017 Highlights $30.6 million in net sales represented a year-over-year increase of 33 percent over $23 million in the third quarter of 2016. Machine sales revenues increased 60.1 percent to $19.8 million, led by an 88.7 percent increase in new machine sales through ASV’s growing distribution network. Net income increased $0.1 million […]
November 7, 2017
Construction Equipment
Case unveils TV370 CTL, expands C-Series excavator lineup with CX30C
Earlier this year Case Construction Equipment introduced six new mini excavators, and during the recent GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, it debuted its seventh C-Series model, the CX30C. Designed to fit right in the sweet spot for small to mid-size landscapers, the CX30C has an operating weight of 6,020 pounds and has a bucket digging force of 4,520 pounds. […]
October 30, 2017
Construction Equipment
More loading power, integrated electronics making CTLs most adaptable machines in the yard
Contractors buy compact track loaders because they are flexible machines – adapting to a wide range of applications with the use of specialized attachments – while still being loaders first and foremost. This emphasis on loading capabilities has prompted, for example, John Deere to up the ante on its G Series CTLs. Deere has increased […]
October 27, 2017
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