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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

INFOGRAPHIC: Skid steer sales and buyer trends

August 10, 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

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

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

Bobcat unveils S595 skid steer; designed for high performance in a smaller package

Here at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Bobcat has introduced the S595 skid steer, designed for contractors looking for more performance in a smaller package. The 74-horsepower vertical-lift-path loader has a 2,200-pound rated operating capacity, the highest in the company’s 500-series loaders. “We focused on performance features, giving the loader a standard two-speed travel […]

February 12, 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

Roadbuilding

FasTrac attachment turns a skid steer into a portable concrete mixer

Western Material & Design has introduced a new concrete mixer attachment for skid steers in two models. Dubbed the FasTrac 750, the attachment has a capacity of 3/4 cubic yards while the 500 model has a capacity of 1/2 cubic yard. Both models are powered by hydraulic motors connected to standard skid steer quick-disconnects. They each feature a solid […]

January 1, 2016

Construction Equipment

JCB launches myCHOICE loader controls promising deeper customization, improvements through software updates

Typically, heavy equipment owners and operators unhappy with a particular facet of a machine’s controls have to wait for the manufacturer to release a whole new version of that machine to see their frustrations addressed. But with the release of a new platform, UK-based manufacturer JCB is making control upgrades as easy as a software […]

November 16, 2015

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