Giles Lambertson - Fri March 21, 2014
An Ode to the Common Backhoe: Still a Handy Machine
There is something about the backhoe that demands a celebration. The machine has been around for more than six decades, which hardly makes it as venerable as, say, the bulldozer or grader. Yet unlike those earthmovers in a highway contractor’s equipment yard, the backhoe is so versatile that it easily spans the market from heavy and light construction and agricultural to industrial and municipal....
Sun March 02, 2014
YES JCB Announces Dealership Opening
YES JCB has announced the opening of its second full-service dealership in Madison, Wis. The company’s second branch joins YES JCB of Milwaukee, Wis., in serving construction, agricultural and industrial equipment customers....
Mon February 10, 2014
Volvo Expands Compact Track Loader Line With MCT110C
The MCT110C is the latest addition to the C-Series line of compact track loaders from Volvo — which comes in a wide range of choices. With the addition of the 2,250 lb. (1,020 kg) rated operating capacity MCT110C, Volvo now offers four tracked models — the radial lift MCT110C and the vertical lift MCT85C, MT125C and MCT135C....
Wed January 29, 2014
Manitou to Give Away a Gehl Throwback R190 Skid Loader
In 1973, Gehl Company (today Manitou Americas Inc.), a manufacturer of compact earthmoving and material handling equipment, began designing and manufacturing its own line of skid loaders. Four decades later, a complete line of seven radial-lift and three vertical-lift models, including the V400, the world’s largest skid loader, are offered under the Gehl brand name....
Tue January 21, 2014
CASE Auctions Skid Steer Loader Autographed by World Champion Snowmobilers
As part of its ongoing partnership with the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby, CASE Construction Equipment is auctioning off a new SR175 Skid Steer Loader. All proceeds will benefit the United Way....
Fri January 17, 2014
Bobcat To Give Away Commemorative Machine
Bobcat Company will produce the millionth Bobcat loader in 2014 and has launched a yearlong celebration — the Bobcat “Unstoppable” campaign — to mark the event. During the campaign, the company will award a commemorative loader to the contest winner....
Thu December 05, 2013
Case Introduces Tier IV Final TR270 Alpha Series Compact Track Loader
The Case Tier IV Final TR270 Alpha Series compact track loader is an updated 74 hp (55 kW) model that increases bucket breakout force (7,270 lbs.), torque (232 ft.-lbs.) and hydraulic flow (standard: 24.2 gallons-per-minute [gpm]; high-flow: 32.4 gpm) compared to the previous model....
Tue December 03, 2013
Murphy Tractor Hires Compact Equipment Sales Manager
Andrew Heidenreich has accepted the position of compact equipment sales manager of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc. He will be based in Cranberry Township, Pa., and will specialize in promoting John Deere skid steers and compact excavators in southwest Pennsylvania....
Tue November 19, 2013
Blastcrete Gunite Attachment Adds Convenience, Maneuverability
Blastcrete Equipment Company’s H-020 gunite attachment gives shotcrete contractors a powerful rotary gunite machine that attaches easily to any skid steer, requires less compressed air and saves space on job sites....
Wed October 30, 2013
Cat D Series Skid Steer Loaders Feature New Cab, Operator Environment, Controls
Caterpillar is rolling out four new D Series skid steer loaders and updating two current D Series machines to create the new D Series line featuring a completely redesigned cab, new lift arm design for improved sight lines and increased engine performance....
