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Construction Equipment

The Pro-Handler is a skid steer with an extendible wheelbase, telescoping front boom

The design of construction machines doesn’t change much through the decades, but the Pro-Handler, if nothing else, takes the standard skid steer and stretches its capabilities. Hand-built as a proof of concept by Extend Manufacturing, the Pro-Handler offers an extendable rear section that also lengthens the wheelbase, an extendable boom (similar to JCB’s new Teleskid) […]

May 9, 2017

Construction Equipment

Case unveils red limited edition skid steers, CTLs to honor 175th anniversary, agricultural roots

If you like your skid steers in a shade other than yellow, and you want to own a piece of history, Case has a machine for you. But you’ll probably need to act fast. In celebration of the heavy equipment manufacturer’s 175th anniversary, Case has unveiled a limited edition lineup of skid steer and compact track […]

May 3, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB boosts horsepower 20% with 210 and 215 skid steers

JCB’s new 210 radial-lift and 215 vertical-lift skid-steer loaders pack 20 percent more horsepower than the company’s similar sized models, representing the first in the small-frame lineup powered by the JCB by Kohler 74 horsepower engine. The 210 comes with a base rated operating capacity (ROC) of 2,100 pounds, and the 215 has an ROC […]

April 6, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Vintage Cat dozer joins cranes, loaders, excavators in ConExpo 2017’s Gold Lot

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 was a huge show. The Equipment World editors returned home from Las Vegas over the weekend and though we’ve already published a bunch of big news from the show, we’re still going through our notebooks, press materials and memory cards with plans on publishing much, much more from the big show over the […]

March 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

This is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch

JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while 27 initial models were in development. Now, the British manufacturer is preparing to launch a […]

February 21, 2017

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

Equipment Experts

Kubota’s SVL75-2 CTL with High Flow increases hydraulic flow to 29.3 gpm

Kubota’s immensely popular SVL75-2 compact track loader (CTL) now is available in a high-flow model, announced at the World of Concrete last week. The high-flow model enables customers who like the compact size of the SVL75-2 to stay with that size and still have the ability to use high-flow attachments such as sweepers and trenchers, […]

January 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

Kubota’s SVL75-2 CTL with High Flow increases hydraulic flow to 29.3 gpm

Kubota’s immensely popular SVL75-2 compact track loader (CTL) now is available in a high-flow model, announced at the World of Concrete last week. The high-flow model enables customers who like the compact size of the SVL75-2 to stay with that size and still have the ability to use high-flow attachments such as sweepers and trenchers, […]

January 25, 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

Dealers

Business Roundup: News on CTL market share, a new Hyundai CE COO, and new dealer locations

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 […]

December 12, 2016

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

Telematics

John Deere now offering factory-installed JDLink telematics option on large-frame G-Series skid steers and CTLs

John Deere is now offering its JDLink telematics system as a factory-installed option on all of its new large-frame G-Series Skid steers and compact track loaders. Deere says the system, which allows owners to remotely keep track of machine location and key performance data, is installed as the machine is being built. The factory-installed option […]

December 2, 2016