Tag: John Deere skid steers

Construction Equipment

Deere unveils mid-frame 320G, 324G skid steers, 325G CTL

First unveiled at World of Concrete 2016, John Deere says it has filled out its G-Series lineup of skid steers and compact track loaders with the unveiling of two new SSLs and one new CTL at World of Concrete 2018. The new 320G and 324G SSLs, and the 325G CTL are mid-frame machines designed for […]

January 29, 2018

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

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

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

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

Thieves steal same skid steer twice in Omaha, resilience lands them in jail

It was British writer William Edward Hickson who said, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” Recently a couple of equipment thieves took the advice to heart. According to a report from Fox 42 in Omaha, Nebraska, two men, Robert Black and Shane Benscoter, are accused of stealing a John Deere 323D skid […]

May 28, 2014

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

Business

John Deere launches GreenFleet loyalty rewards program with discounts, financing offers

John Deere has launched a new rewards program that can mean sizable discounts, financing offers and other benefits for the company’s loyal customers. GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards is meant to pay back customers who have purchased at least two qualified John Deere products. When a customer purchases at least two machines, they are automatically enrolled in […]

May 22, 2013

Equipment Experts

John Deere intros E Series skid steers, CTLs at World of Concrete

[youtube jkgZfFabheg nolink] During a World of Concrete press event Tuesday night, John Deere introduced its new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs). The new line includes five skid steer models and four new compact track loaders, each with Interim Tier Four or Final Tier Four engines. “The E-Series skid […]

February 7, 2013

Gear

John Deere intros E Series skid steers, CTLs at World of Concrete

[youtube jkgZfFabheg nolink] During a World of Concrete press event Tuesday night, John Deere introduced its new E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs). The new line includes five skid steer models and four new compact track loaders, each with Interim Tier Four or Final Tier Four engines. “The E-Series skid […]

February 7, 2013