Debbie McClung - Sat May 04, 2013
Attachments Expand Opportunities, Revenue Sources
You’ve heard the old investment adage: "It takes money to make money." There’s a similar truism with construction equipment: It takes the right tools and attachments to grow a business. If your company has already invested in a skid steer loader, compact track loader or a compact excavator, then you’re already strategically positioned to expand your operation....
Mon April 22, 2013
N.Y.’s Paving Arts Does It All — Even Customer Relations
In the world of Paving and Commercial Facility Maintenance, there aren’t many services Paving Arts doesn’t offer. Under the guidance of co-owners Michael Piazza and Tim Lubniewski, Paving Arts is a full-service asphalt paving, commercial facility and parking lot maintenance company....
Fri April 19, 2013
ALLU Screener Crusher Bucket Improves Profitability
The ALLU D-Series screener crusher bucket attachment works with wheel loaders, excavators and skid steers to screen, crush, pulverize, aerate, blend, mix, separate, feed and load materials all in one stage — increasing the profitability and efficiency of the operation, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 09, 2013
Vista Offers Web-Based Skid Steer Training Program
Vista Training, Waterford, Wisc., recently launched a new skid steer loader training module as part of its Silver Series of web-deliverable operator training programs. It is focused on helping operators to be safe and productive when operating one of these versatile machines in mining and construction....
Tue April 09, 2013
Mustang Introduces the 2500RT Track Loader
Mustang’s 2500RT track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The 2500RT track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine....
Tue April 09, 2013
Gehl Introduces the RT250 Compact Track Loader
Gehl’s RT250 compact track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The RT250 compact track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine....
Tue April 09, 2013
Solesbee’s Begins Skid Steer Bucket Manufacturing
Solesbee’s, a manufacturer of attachments for heavy and compact machinery, has begun skid steer bucket manufacturing at its Douglasville, Ga., plant. The addition of a second shift and more production personnel has enabled the company to expand into this category....
Thu March 07, 2013
Loftness Offers TimberAx Skid Steer Attachment
Loftness’s TimberAx skid steer attachment is part of its VMLogix line of products. The TimberAx uses an exclusive knife system to cut grass, vines, brush or trees up to 6 in. (15 cm) in diameter, or intermittently cut material up to 12 in....
Wed March 06, 2013
RoadHog Introduces New Planer Attachment
Ideal for all types of asphalt milling jobs, RoadHog’s new planer attachment is completely self-contained; no hydraulic or electrical connections are required. It is compatible with any skidsteer with an SAE lift rating of 2,000 lbs (907 kg)....
Wed March 06, 2013
Remove Stumps Easily With ANBO’s New Extractor
When Ron Maestas, design engineering manager at ANBO Manufacturing, set out to create an innovative new attachment, he knew it would take some out-of-the-box thinking. “I was getting inquiries for an attachment that would dig up large rocks and stumps with the least amount of force or soil disturbance,” Maestas said....
