Tag: Skid-Steer Loaders: Page 2

Construction Equipment

As skid steers and CTLs tackle more grading work, Deere brings on-board grade indication to large G-Series machines

The on-board grade indication allows operators in applications such as water drainage, site prep, and more to monitor and alter grades from the seat of the cab.

October 12, 2018

Construction Equipment

Celebrating 35th year, ASV prepares to unveil new machine at GIE in Oct.

ASV is expected to celebrate its 35 year anniversary by presenting a brand new piece of heavy-duty equipment at the 2018 GIE+EXP. Get more details here.

September 21, 2018

Construction Equipment

JCB intros ‘Hi-Viz’ Powerboom skid steer, CTL models with lower-mounted boom

JCB has introduced a lineup of compact track loaders and skid-steer that prioritize visibility with a modified boom design. Read all about this on Equipment World!

August 7, 2018

Dealers

Thompson Rental Services of S.C. joins ASV dealer network

Thompson will offer the new RT-40, "an industry-leading small-frame CTL", the VT-70, ASV’s first mid-frame vertical lift model, and the RT-120 Forestry unit.

May 28, 2018

Construction Equipment

This genius loader attachment can fill thousands of sand bags a day

The SandMaster attachment from Barrier Systems allows you to fill multiple sandbags in just a few seconds! Check out the video and see for yourself.

May 23, 2018

Technology

Bobcat’s new Rear View Camera brings loader blind spots into clear view

In addition to side mirrors, Bobcat's new Rear Camera Kit brings compact loader blind spots into focus for even the most experienced equipment driver.

May 18, 2018

Construction Equipment

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

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: 2018 Chevy Silverado gets retro Big 10 conversion; Compact wheel loaders going head-to-head with CTLs, SSLs; Ford unveils 2018 F-150 diesel fuel economy; Cat updates PL61 pipelayer; Volvo unveils first electric truck

Volvo unveils the FL, the company’s first electric truck Volvo Trucks recently introduced its first all-electric truck which will be used in pickup and delivery, refuse and recycling and other applications in Europe next year. The Volvo FL, which offers up to a 186-mile range through a 185 kilowatt (248 horsepower) motor, can be charged […]

April 23, 2018

Construction Equipment

ASV’s new RT-40 Posi-Track is a mini monster CTL

At just 4 feet wide, ASV‘s new RT-40 isn’t the smallest machine in the company’s Posi-Track lineup of compact track loaders. That distinction belongs to the RT-30, which has the same width but weighs 500 pounds less (and has a ground pressure of only 3.0 psi). Positioned between the RT-30 and RT-60, ASV says the […]

April 10, 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

Construction Equipment

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