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Kubota Shrank a CTL For Its First Mini Skid Steer: The SCL1000
How popular are CTLs? CTLs are so popular that demand is now exploding for tiny CTLs that you stand on—aka, mini skid steers. Kubota took notice and will soon release its first mini skid steer, the SCL1000. In this video we take a deep dive into the design of Kubota’s mini skid steer, how it […]
September 4, 2020
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Toro rolls out buckets, Boss snowplows for Dingo mini skid steers
Toro has added two buckets and teamed up with Boss to add snowplow attachments for its lineup of stand-on Dingo compact utility loaders. See equipmentworld.com
June 16, 2020
Equipment
Mini Skid Steers (Compact Utility Loaders) are Growing In Popularity, Size and Capability
Editor’s Note: This article was updated November 26, 2020. As the compact utility loader market continues to grow in popularity, CULs (also known as mini skid steers and stand-on skid steers among other names) are getting larger, more powerful and, because of their lower prices, even challenging skid steers and compact track loaders on some […]
June 12, 2020
Equipment
Kubota unveils its first mini skid steer, the SCL1000
While admitting it has taken its time to enter the market, compact equipment giant Kubota unveiled its first model in the mini skid steer/compact utility loader segment, the 1,000-pound rated operating capacity SCL1000, Wednesday at ConExpo 2020. The machine will be available in the second half of the year. Kubota says it aimed the 1,000-pound […]
March 12, 2020
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New Vermeer CTX160 mini skid steer lifts 60% more
Customers of Vermeer’s CTX100 wanted the ability to lift more but with a similar small footprint. In response, Vermeer created the CTX160, which has 60 percent more operating capacity than the CTX100 and is only 1 ½ inch wider and less than six inches longer than the CTX100. Check out our video below for all […]
November 7, 2019
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New Ditch Witch SK3000 most powerful stand-on track loader ever
Ditch Witch's SK3000 is the company's most powerful stand-on track loader ever with 51-horsepower and 3,100-pound capacity. More details on Equipment World.
October 29, 2019
Equipment
Vermeer intros CTX160 stand-on track loader: More power in a still-small package
The CTX160 from Vermeer added this mini skid steer to its lineup and was showcased during the 2019 GIE+EXPO. Details here on Equipment World.
October 23, 2019
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Toro Dingo TXL 2000, once a show-stopping prototype, now in production
Toro’s Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader made the progression from last year’s prototype to this year’s production machine during two consecutive American Rental Association Shows. The distinct feature of the TXL 2000, one that made it the talk at last year’s rental show, is its telescoping loader arms. Fully extended, the boom has a […]
March 11, 2019
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JCB, Takeuchi, Ditch Witch and Toro show off electric compact construction equipment at rental show
Ditch Witch, JCB, Takeuchi, and Toro showcase electric compact construction equipment at the American Rental Association Show. Learn more on Equipment World.
February 27, 2019
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Versatility, increasing power making compact utility loaders essential to some fleets
Some compact utility loaders are stand-on, walk-behind, available in either style, and some even have the option to switch between styles. Learn more here.
November 23, 2018
Equipment
Ditch Witch partners with Vacuworx to offer vacuum lifts for mini skid steers
Ditch Witch and Vacuworx have joined forces to offer vacuum lifting attachments for Ditch Witch’s mini skid steers. Vacuworx says its PS 1 Portable and SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting Systems are compatible with the full line of Ditch Witch’s construction-grade mini skid steers – the SK600, SK800, SK1050 and SK1550. The new partnership will […]
April 23, 2018
Equipment
Toro Dingo TXL 2000 will offer 2,000-pound ROC, telescoping loading arms
The Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader (CUL) in development by Toro was the talk of the The Rental Show in New Orleans, with attendees eying both the size of the machine and reach of its telescoping loader arms. Helping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Dingo line, the TXL 2000 offers several advantages over […]
February 28, 2018
Equipment
With MT9 Microtrencher, Ditch Witch offers new tool for residential fiber installation
Ditch Witch’s new MT9 Microtrencher attachment for the company’s compact skid steers provides a narrow, shallow cut for installing fiber optic cables in residential areas without disrupting surrounding utilities. It excels in tight, confined areas, such as street closings, the company says. It creates trenches up to 9 inches deep and 1.5 inches wide. Ditch […]
September 8, 2017
Equipment
Ditch Witch launches SK1550, its largest, most powerful mini skid steer
Leaping the company’s SK1050 in size and power, Ditch Witch has unveiled the SK1550, a mini skid steer designed to tackle heavy duty landscaping projects typically reserved for traditional skid steer loaders. With a rated operating capacity of 1,558 pounds and a 44-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine, the machine represents the company’s largest and […]
April 7, 2017
Equipment
In push for compact equipment market, Vacuworx unveils line of vacuum lifting systems for skid steers, mini-excavators and others
Unveiled Tuesday at the World of Concrete, the new CM 3 Compact Modular Vacuum Lifting System from Vacuworx is designed to give you vacuum lifting capability with skid steers, compact track loaders, articulating wheel loaders and mini excavators. The modular design can be fitted with different pads and lift to up to 6,600 pounds. It […]
January 17, 2017
Equipment
Ditch Witch intros the SK1050, its most powerful mini skid steer yet
Aimed at construction and landscaping contractors who don’t necessarily need all of the lifting power of a compact track loader or skid steer and are looking for a machine that’s not only cheaper but easier to trailer and hop on and off of, Ditch Witch has introduced the SK1050 mini skid steer. The largest machine […]
December 6, 2016
Equipment
Ditch Witch intros SK600 mini skid steer aimed at landscape jobs
Aimed at delivering power and versatility to contractors on confined jobsites without the need of hopping into and out of the cab a skid steer or compact track loader, Ditch Witch has introduced the SK600 mini skid steer. This tracked compact utility loader is powered by a 24.8-horsepower Kubota engine. The machine’s 600-pound operating capacity and […]
November 16, 2016
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Dutch compact equipment brand Giant will make North American debut at GIE+ Expo
Dutch equipment brand Giant will make its entrance to the North American market with the debut of compact equipment lineup at the GIE+ Expo in Louisville later this month. The manufacturer will operate as Tobroco-Giant USA and will be headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The company will offer a machine lineup of 11 models including compact wheel loaders, […]
October 7, 2016
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