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Construction Equipment

Quick Data 9/13: Skid steers

September 1, 2013

Construction Equipment

Danuser hammer post drivers designed for 75+ hp carriers

Drive anything from T-posts to railroad ties with Danuser’s hammer post drivers, designed for 75-horsepower-and-up skid-steers and loaders. With no springs, cylinders or return lines, the post driver operates like a drop hammer, achieving a full stroke per cycle. The hammer does not strike the top of the posts. A grapple option is available that […]

August 26, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Danuser’s CB40 hammer breaks 9-inch-thick reinforced concrete

Tackle a range of concrete applications with Danuser’s CB40 hammer concrete breaker. The CB40 breaks reinforced concrete up to 9 inches in thickness and is designed for skid steers with a hydraulic flow between 12 and 30 gpm. The CB40 requires no additional setup and delivers up to 82,000 pounds of impact force per cycle. […]

August 22, 2013

Construction Equipment

Drunk Tennessee teen steals a Bobcat because he was “trying to cover his nudity”

Thieves have come up with a lot of reasons for stealing construction equipment. Most want to sell it, others want to use it as part of a grand bank heist scheme. But 19-year-old Joseph Michael Hall’s excuse is our favorite yet. You see, Hall was found Sunday morning driving a Bobcat skid steer down Maynardville Highway […]

August 6, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere’s new mid-frame E Series skid steers and compact track loaders to offer modified boom design

So far this year, John Deere has introduced nine models to its E Series skid steers and compact track loaders lineup. And this week at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois, the company announced that mid-frame units with a modified vertical lift boom design will join the E Series later in 2013. [youtube hU0rHx7hdgY nolink] “We […]

June 20, 2013

Gear

New Holland updates 200 Series skid-steers, introduces L216

Our sister site Total Landscape Care recently visited with the folks at New Holland to take a look at the company’s updated 200 Series skid steers and to talk about an organizational change within the company. The primary update to the skid steers is the addition of Tier 4 engines. On its L218 and L220 […]

June 11, 2013

Business

A Tweel for skid-steers: Michelin introduces its air-less tire to the construction industry

A tire that doesn’t go flat? Sounds like something that could save construction professionals both time and money.Since 1995, engineers at Michelin’s Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina, have been working on making that happen. During an event Tuesday at the company’s nearby Laurens Proving Grounds, Michelin introduced the Michelin X-Tweel SSL for skid-steer loaders and Equipment […]

May 1, 2013

Gear

Gehl’s new R Series radial-lift skid-steer loaders offer operator friendly features

Boost performance with Gehl’s R Series radial-lift skid-steer loaders, which includes three models – the R190, R220 and R260 – with operating capacities ranging from 1,900 to 2,600 pounds. When equipped with optional counterweights, the range is 2,110 to 2,780 pounds. Lift heights range from 120.5 to 123 inches. Yanmar Tier 4 engines with diesel […]

March 29, 2013

Gear

Mustang launches R Series skid-steers with Tier 4 engines, enhanced hydraulics

Mustang has launched a complete redesign of its full-size radial lift line of skid steer loaders. The new R Series skid steers includes the 1900R, the 2200R and the 2600R which boast multiple cab improvements, Yanmar Tier 4 engines and an enhanced hydraulic system. The Yanmar engines aboard these machines incorporate diesel particulate filter (DPF) […]

March 28, 2013

Roadbuilding

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March 6, 2013

Gear

Case takes “fear out of Tier 4,” opts for DOC-only on two skid steers

Two Case mid-frame skid steer models the radial-path SR175 and the vertical-path SV185 — will offer a diesel oxidation catalyst-only solution for Tier 4 Final emissions compliance, says Case Construction Equipment. “This is designed to take the fear out of Tier 4,” says Tim O’Brien, brand marketing manager. (Be sure to check out our video […]

February 19, 2013

Construction Equipment

Sizing up skid-steer loaders for optimal performance on your job

Whether you’re a long-time skid-steer loader owner/operator, or are in the market to enhance your equipment fleet and offerings, there is no question that matching the machine to the job should be a top consideration. It’s a first step that will offer increased efficiency and uptime, as well as easy regular maintenance. In addition, skid-steer […]

February 15, 2013