Compact equipment: Page 45

Morbark’s Boxer adds 5 North American dealers to distributor network

Boxer, which offers a line of compact utility loaders manufactured by Morbark, has added five North American dealers to its distributor network. These include: Advantage Rental and Sales, with two locations: in Seaville, New Jersey, and Marmora, New Jersey Barton Tractor, located in Butler, Pennsylvania Capitol Equipment, located in Sherwood, Arkansas Project Equipment, located in […]

August 22, 2016

Morbark Boxer 320-Bucket-1

INFOGRAPHIC: Skid steer sales and buyer trends

August 10, 2016

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Digga intros mini loader extension mount for DSS Series drives

Providing extra reach through two additional feet of boom length, Digga’s new Mini Loader Extension Mounts are designed for tough-to-reach areas. The extensions allow mini loaders to carry Digga’s entire line of DSS Series planetary drives, decrease the need for additional auger extensions and accommodate longer 4-foot auger bits while also adding a unique cradle positioned for stability […]

August 1, 2016

Digga mini loader extension

How Tier 4 Final impacted the skid steer segment and how manufacturers are responding

Why did Tier 4 Final have so much impact on skid steers? Three reasons. First, emissions standards for machines less than 75 horsepower are different than the standards for those with 75 horsepower and above. Skid steer models fall on both sides of this rating. Second, skid steer customers are price sensitive, and Tier 4 […]

July 1, 2016

John Deere 324E skid steer

Construction Equipment

Bobcat intros bi-directional UTV landplane attachment

Bobcat has introduced a new attachment for its 2015 model year 3650 utility vehicles that can assist in site prep and landscaping applications. The new landplane attachment allows operators to work in both forward and reverse and has numerous uses on the jobsite: Breaking up hard ground Leveling high points Pulverize soil clods Sift soil […]

June 16, 2016

Bobcat UTV landplane

Construction Equipment

John Deere intros 324E skid steer with improved controls and cab

Calling the new loader a “shining example of customer input in action,” John Deere has introduced the latest machine in its mid-frame E-Series skid-steer and compact track loader lineup. The 324E skid steer is powered by a 74-horsepower engine and, according to Deere, packs all of the performance of its larger-framed siblings into a more […]

June 14, 2016

John Deere 324E skid steer

Construction Equipment

Vacuworx intros the SS2, a vacuum lifting system for skid steers

Though Vacuworx has been building vacuum lifting systems for excavators, wheel/track loaders and forklifts for nearly 20 years, the company is now launching its first attachment for skid steers. The new SS2 vacuum lifting system weighs in at just 98 pounds (when excluding the mounting plate) but enables a skid steer to lift up to […]

June 7, 2016

Vacuworx SS2 vacuum lifting system skid steer

Construction Equipment

Bobcat intros T595 compact track loader

Following the introduction of its wheeled brother earlier this year at World of Concrete, Bobcat has taken the wraps off of the T595 compact track loader. Sharing all of the most important specs of the S595 skid steer, the T595 is powered by a 74-horsepower engine, has a vertical lift path, a rated operating capacity […]

June 1, 2016

Bobcat_T595_dumping_dirt

Construction Equipment

More Than Small: The renaissance of the compact excavator

Compact excavators also have experienced bracket creep; the category was once capped at machines weighing 6 tons, then went up to 8 tons, and currently includes units weighing 10 tons and lower. The range is now broad enough that some in the industry are defining subsets as micro, mini, midi, and compact with no adjective […]

May 30, 2016

Machine Matters Lead

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar says compact wheel loader is the fastest growing compact machine in North America

Compact wheel loaders have been the fastest growing compact machine in North America year, says B. J. Meier, senior product engineer, Caterpillar. As of early November, unit sales for these machines shot up 30 percent in 2015. Still, compact wheel loader sales in North America—now at 13 percent of the total global market for these […]

December 23, 2015

Caterpillar 906M compact wheel loader

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar launches 906M, 907M, 908M compact wheel loaders in highly-customizable configurations

Caterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]

March 26, 2015

Construction Equipment

John Deere’s 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders deliver tight turning radius, increased hydraulic flow (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=166] John Deere’s newest compact machines, the 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders, deliver features specifically requested by the company’s customers, says Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager for compact wheel loaders. The loaders, which offer a range of improvements when compared to their predecessors, the J-Series models, feature tight turning, standard shift on fly […]

January 8, 2015

John Deere 324K compact wheel loader

Construction Equipment

Optimized Z-bar and Performance Series buckets highlight Caterpillar’s new 910K and 914K compact wheel loaders

So you want the breakout force of a Z-bar linkage but you don’t want to give up the ability to sling around worktools. Problem? Not any more. Caterpillar took the best of both loader linkage designs and combined them into one. The company’s Optimized Z-bar loader linkage gives you the aggressive digging of a Z-bar […]

November 18, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s rugged new 903C compact wheel loader is low-spec by design

Most new machine introductions come with all the bells and whistles. But when Caterpillar introduced its atypically low-spec 903C compact wheel loader in Clayton, North Carolina, they had good reason. The “simple yet rugged design” of the 903C, says Jeff Brown, senior project engineer, was created for the customer who operates in a corrosive environment […]

October 23, 2014

Cat 903C CWL working shot - C10303396

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar unveils 903C compact wheel loader with hydrostatic transmission, auxiliary hydraulics

Caterpillar has taken the wraps off its newest machine. The 903C compact wheel loader boasts an operating weight of 9,150 pounds and is designed for work in the construction, industrial, agricultural, landscaping and snow-removal markets. The machine is powered by the 42-horsepower, Tier 4 Interim Cat C2.4 engine and is paired with a hydrostatic transmission. […]

October 7, 2014

Cat 903C CWL working shot - C10303396

Construction Equipment

Takeuchi launches TW65 Series 2, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loaders

Takeuchi had enhanced machine performance and operator comfort in mind when launching the company’s newest compact wheel loaders—the TW65 Series 2 and TW80 Series 2. The Tier 4 Final-compliant machines feature a compact design for maneuverability on tight jobsites, and provide reach and dump heights up to 8 feet 6 inches. The TW65 Series 2 […]

August 28, 2014

Takeuchi TW65 Series 2 TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loader

Construction Equipment

LOADER SHOWDOWN: Skid steer loaders vs. compact wheel loaders: Which is the better buy?

Although the skid steer loader is one of the most popular and versatile construction machines of all time, some contractors also find the compact wheel loader a compelling challenger. We pitted the two machines head-to-head in 10 key categories and see how they compare. To generate some accurate numbers and better represent the average age […]

April 29, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader

If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]

March 3, 2014

The new Caterpillar 336F H hybrid excavator will make its debut at ConExpo this week.

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New Holland T7 712241

New Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, Comfort

The new standard wheelbase models get a weight and payload boost, multiple transmission options, increased technology and comfort.

2027 Ram 1500 Srt Trx And Trx Bloodshot Night Edition

2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8

Takeuchi claims it produced the world's first 360-degree slew compact excavator in 1971, the TB1000, shown above. The compact excavator, however, didn't catch on in the U.S. until 20 or so years later, despite American manufacturer P&H's S-20 Stik-Clam, which came out in 1965.

Getting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026

Volvo CE EC950 High Reach Excavator

Volvo’s New Largest Demolition Excavator Unveiled: The EC950 High Reach

New Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control

New Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control

Why excavator 3D machine control is right for you.

When it comes to your OTR (off-the-road) tires, nothing is more important than having proper tire inflation. This directly impacts the performance and longevity of your tires, which is linked to the overall productivity of your operation.