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Technology

What to see at ConExpo 2017: Bobcat, Kespry, Doosan Portable Power in the Gold Hall/Lot

The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. You can check out previous entries in our ConExpo 2017 previews here. Here’s the spotlight on three exhibitors in the Gold Hall/Lot areas: Bobcat, booth G-4476 […]

February 15, 2017

Construction 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

Construction Equipment

Why compact track loaders are still stealing skid steer market share at a relentless rate

At some point, compact track loaders (CTLs) will quit taking market share from skid steer loaders. But for now, the relentless march of CTLs continues, driven by the narrowing of the cost differential between the two machine types, CTLs’ enhanced suitability to common applications, and the expansion of models in a variety of sizes. […]

December 2, 2016

Construction Equipment

Bobcat unveils M2-Series skid-steer, compact track loaders with big boosts to operator comfort

Bobcat is replacing its current lineup of M-Series compact loaders with the new M2 Series, a 24-model lineup of skid steers, compact track loaders and all-wheel steer loaders boasting several improvements for increased operator comfort. The M2-Seres lineup includes 400-, 500-, 600-, 700- and 800-frame-size loaders powered by a Bobcat diesel engine. The engine design eliminates the need […]

October 26, 2016

Dealers

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

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

Construction Equipment

LiuGong intros 375, 385B skid steers at Bauma

LiuGong had the pleasure of kicking off Bauma 2016 with the first press conference of this gigantic trade show. The Chinese equipment manufacturer had a huge amount of new machines to show off at its booth, among them a new pair of skid steers. The CLG375 and 385B will soon make their way to the North […]

April 11, 2016

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s new 304.5E2 XTC is half excavator, half skid steer

Bringing a whole new meaning to the term “hybrid machine,” Caterpillar has introduced the 304.5E2 XTC, an excavator with skid steer capabilities. This 4-ton Xtra Tool Carrier model excavator was conceived about four years ago by Cat’s Greg Worley, who realized replacing the machine’s dozer blade with a skid-steer interface would eliminate the need for two […]

March 21, 2016

Construction Equipment

John Deere launches G Series loader lineup with 4 skid steers, 1 new CTL

Over the last several years manufacturers have been ramping up the size and horsepower of their skid steers and compact track loaders. But these bigger machines come with a bigger price tag, and with engines above 75 horsepower the cost of emissions technology could add 10 or 20 percent on top of that. The bigger […]

February 9, 2016

Construction Equipment

Focus on these skid steer brand differences to choose the best loader for your needs

Skid steers have so much standard and optional equipment in common it may seem all machines are created equal, or nearly so. But look closely at the details and you’ll uncover real differences that will affect how well a machine fits your needs. The similarities The market has settled on a number of features shared […]

January 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch intros SK752 mini loader with 10% boost to lift capacity (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Mini skid steers are becoming quite the interesting segment of compact equipment. Just a few weeks ago at the ICUEE show we saw Toro unveil the TX 1000, a mini skid with a rated capacity of 1,000 pounds as the company attempts to lure away customers of traditional skid steers with a more nimble machine […]

November 1, 2015

Construction Equipment

Engine updates to Bobcat 700, 800 loaders make T870 company’s first 100-hp CTL (PHOTOS)

Bobcat has updated seven of its 700- and 800-frame-size loaders with new engines, bringing the machines to Tier 4 Final compliance and boosting the power of the T870 compact track loader. In addition to the T870, the T750 and T770 CTLs, the A770 all-wheel steer loader, the S750, S770 and S850 skid-steer loaders are now powered by 3.4-liter Bobcat […]

October 13, 2015