Wed November 18, 2009
Deere’s Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown Takes a ’D-Tour’
The Ultimate Skid Steer Smackdown takes a “D-Tour” with the launch of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), including stops at trade shows and real job sites....
Fri November 06, 2009
907H Rounds Out Cat Compact Wheel Loader Lineup
The new Cat 907H, the latest addition to the Cat compact wheel loader range, fits between the 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net hp (52 kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station....
Mon October 19, 2009
D-Series Skid Steers, CTLs Include Customer-Inspired Features
The introduction of John Deere’s new D-Series skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs) is the culmination of years of research and a partnership with skid steer owners and operators from around the world — all to ensure D-Series operators have the comfort, features and performance needed to do their best work....
Wed September 23, 2009
Bradco Trencher Attachment Line Replaces Dedicated Equipment at Fraction of the Cost
The Bradco trencher line by Paladin Construction Group, a complement to compact and standard skid steer loaders or tractors, includes the Bradco 330, 612, 615, 615F, 625 and 640. Cutting depths range from 24 up to 60 in....
Fri September 11, 2009
Bobcat to Consolidate Operations in North Dakota
Bobcat Company is transferring all North American machinery production to its original manufacturing facility in Gwinner, N.D. This will result in discontinuing production at Bobcat’s Bismarck, N.D., plant by the end of 2009....
Fri September 04, 2009
Bradco 485 Backhoe Turns Skid Steer Or Tractor Into Versatile Digging Machine
The Bradco 485 backhoe by Paladin Construction Group increases utilization of skid steer loaders and tractors. At 665 lbs. (301.6 kg) without a bucket, its compact size allows operators to easily move the unit around the job site and provides a maximum digging depth of 8 ft., 5 in....
Wed September 02, 2009
With Laser Equipment, Bobcat Compact Track Loaders Complete Work Formerly Done by Dozers
Trace Construction, a concrete contractor based near Indianapolis, Ind., uses Bobcat compact equipment and innovative technology to do the same jobs typically done by larger equipment. With Bobcat equipment, Trace Construction completes jobs more efficiently and with less cost, according to the company....
Fri August 28, 2009
Skid Steer Grapple Buckets Join AIM Attachments Lineup
AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of skid steer attachments. One heavy-duty attachment in the AIM skid steer lineup is the grapple bucket. AIM grapple buckets combine the top features of a low profile bucket, including heavy-duty construction and high visibility design, with the added clamping ability of dual grapple arms....
Wed August 05, 2009
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Donates Iron to Fair in Wis.
More than 10,000 animals are on exhibit this year at the Wisconsin State Fair, August 6 through 16. The event takes place at 640 South 84th St. in West Allis, Wis. That’s a lot of mouths to feed every day and a lot of clean up, which is why Miller-Bradford & Risberg, the Case distributor, has donated a Case 621E wheel loader and a Case 420 Series 3 skid steer loader to handle the feed, hay and manure during the State Fair....
Wed July 22, 2009
Bobcat Co. Donates Historical Records to Smithsonian
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History now houses Bobcat Co. records chronicling the evolution of a maker of nimble loaders, which replaced pitchforks in turkey barns, into a global construction industry giant....
