Thu December 10, 2015
Cool Flow Reduces Cab Overheating
The Cool Flow hydraulic oil cooler from Loftness Specialized Equipment greatly reduces the risk of overheating in skid steers and hydraulically powered attachments when operating in demanding applications and hot work environments....
Tue November 10, 2015
JCB Introduces ’myCHOICE’ Skid Steer Controls
Skid steer and compact track loader operators need the ability to control their machines across an ever-widening range of applications. To answer that need, JCB has launched myCHOICE controls, a new controls operation software that gives operators the ability to adjust their skid steer travel and loader controls for optimal operation during finer, more precise work to faster, high-duty cycle operation....
Tue October 20, 2015
Ambrose Equipment Helps NEWPORT Replenish Fleet
NEWPORT Construction Corporation President and CEO Richard A. DeFelice grew up in the road construction business, watching both his father and grandfather work for the Watertown, Mass., public works department....
Wed October 14, 2015
Trimble 3D Grade Control System Available for Level Best PD Series Grading Boxes on Skid-Steer Loade
Trimble and ATI Corporation announced a 3D grade control solution for ATI’s Level Best PD series grading boxes on skid steer loaders. With the Trimble GCS900 grade control system, small contractors can work more quickly and efficiently on complex projects that require 3D machine control and digital designs....
Fri August 21, 2015
Takeuchi Introduces TS80 Skid Steer
Takeuchi-US updated its product offering with the introduction of the all new TS80 skid steer loaders that are available in both radial and vertical loader arrangements. The TS80 series are the largest models in the Takeuchi skid steer product line that also includes the TS50 and TS60....
Tue August 18, 2015
Virnig Manufacturing Launches 5-Ft. High Dump Bucket Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.’s 60 in. (152 cm) high dump bucket attachment is designed to increase the dump height ability for Toolcats, small-frame skid steers and track loaders. This attachment utilizes two-cylinders to tip the bucket forward and allows the operator to increase the dump height without the need for a bigger loader....
Tue August 11, 2015
Virnig Manufacturing Launches Low Profile Snow Pusher Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc., a supplier of skid steer loader attachments and accessories for compact equipment, introduced a low profile snow pusher attachment for skid steer and track loaders. The low profile snow pusher has been designed for more efficient and reliable performance in moving snow, flood wastewater, manure or other materials, according to the manufacturer....
Wed August 05, 2015
Terex Announces Financing Programs
Terex offers a limited-time special zero percent financing rates on all Terex skid steer loader, compact track loader, compact excavator and compact wheel loader models. Terex also is offering cash discounts from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the equipment model, in lieu of interest-free financing to best meet customers’ business needs....
Wed July 29, 2015
Bobcat S740 Skid-Steer Loader Available Without Aftertreatment Technologies
Bobcat Company has released its first Tier IV-compliant 700 frame-size loader. The S740 is powered by an engine that is under 75 hp and doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)....
Mon May 18, 2015
Cat D2 Series Skid Steer Loaders Build on Engineering Advances
The Cat 272D2 skid steer loader, 297D2 multi-terrain loader, and 299D2 compact track loader — along with their more powerful XHP counterparts — build on the engineering advances in performance, operator comfort, visibility, control and machine security of their D Series predecessors....
