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Construction Equipment
Skid Steers vs. Compact Track Loaders: Which Machine Will Get Your Job Done?
The pros and cons of skid steers and compact track loaders and which is best for you.
March 30, 2021
Construction Equipment
What it’s like to play Pac-Man with remote control skid steers
Caterpillar built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote-control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet.
October 22, 2020
Construction Equipment
Skid Steers Are Earning New Respect on the Jobsite
Wacker Neuson uses its All Access design theme on its skid steers, including the SW32 (shown). Features include improved service access with a cab that can be tilted forward even with the loader arms down and a wide rear door that provides easy access to daily check and PM points. The large entrance door and […]
July 24, 2020
Construction Equipment
Backhoe is Cat’s first Smart Attachment for new D3 Series skid steers, CTLs
On its new D3 Series of skid steers and compact track loaders, Caterpillar is launching its Smart Attachment platform. Cat says the new Smart Attachments are an industry first, and with advanced machine technology, the new D3 Series skid steers and CTLs automatically recognize these smart work tools and tailor machine controls and operator information […]
November 8, 2019
Construction Equipment
Cat unveils new D3 Series lineup of skid steers, CTLs that handle Smart Attachments
Caterpillar’s new D3 Series of skid steers and compact track loaders are designed for handling the company’s new line of Smart Attachments, which the carrier machines automatically recognize and adjust machine controls to. Cat says the new Smart Attachments are an industry first, and with advanced machine technology, the news skids and CTLs tailor controls […]
August 23, 2019
Construction Equipment
How the skid steer is staying relevant with lower costs, versatility and speed
The skid steer loader has been defending itself against newer heavy equipment rivals and has been doing so effectively. Get more details on Equipment World.
February 11, 2019
Construction Equipment
As CTLs gain popularity, a case for the versatile, nimble skid steer
Conventional wisdom has it that skid steers rule on hard surfaces and in tight quarters. Hard surfaces chew up expensive treads on compact track loaders, and confined spaces make other machines look like drunken bulls compared to skid steers’ nimble nature.  Is that enough to keep skid steers in your fleet? Maybe, maybe not. […]
May 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat’s skid steer assembly line rolls out epic Mannequin Challenge
The more complex the environment, the better the resulting Mannequin Challenge video will be. And that rule certainly plays out in the video below starring the workers on Caterpillar’s skid-steer/compact track loader assembly line in Sanford, North Carolina. In the video, assembly line employees stand perfectly still (like mannequins) as a camera moves through the factory. Beyond […]
February 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Cat intros Silage Defacer for cutting through large banks
The Cat Silage Defacer, which cuts and shaves large silage banks, is designed to fit on compact wheel loaders, skid steers, compact track loaders and multi-terrain loaders. The attachment leaves a clean surface on the bank and eliminates large amounts of oxygen penetration, which can cause mold. The Silage Defacer comes in three widths—72, 84 […]
November 24, 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
Equipment Experts
Caterpillar brings hand & foot controls to D Series skid steer, multi-terrain and compact track loaders
Caterpillar has announced the launch of hand and foot controls as an available option on its D Series compact loaders. Cat says the new controls were developed with input from daily hand and foot control users in order to design inputs that allow operators more used to a competitive control scheme to quickly adapt. The controls […]
October 26, 2015
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar brings hand & foot controls to D Series skid steer, multi-terrain and compact track loaders
Caterpillar has announced the launch of hand and foot controls as an available option on its D Series compact loaders. Cat says the new controls were developed with input from daily hand and foot control users in order to design inputs that allow operators more used to a competitive control scheme to quickly adapt. The controls […]
October 26, 2015
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