Fri July 27, 2007
New Holland Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Skid Steer
New Holland Construction is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the company’s first skid steer loader, the New Holland L35, which was introduced in 1972. “Thirty-five years ago, New Holland introduced the L35 skid steer loader — the first skid steer loader in the construction industry with ROPS and a vertical parallel lift boom system,” said Terry Sheehan, vice president, New Holland Construction....
Fri July 27, 2007
Caterpillar Introduces Four Powerful Skid Steer Loaders
Four new Caterpillar C-Series skid steer loaders — 246C, 256C, 262C, 272C feature electrohydraulic joystick control of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torque management for smooth operation and high productivity....
Tue July 03, 2007
D-Series Track Loaders Deliver Performance, Comfort
The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature new fuel efficient engines with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access....
Wed June 20, 2007
New Caterpillar Track Loaders Increase Productivity
The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature a new fuel efficient engine with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access....
Wed July 18, 2007
Contractor Hits Ace With Laser System
Lower Bros. Co. Inc. a family-owned business based in Birmingham, Ala., has been building public and private tennis courts since 1965. It also has the distinction of being one of the earliest — if not the first — to use a Bobcat loader and grader attachment with a laser system....
Wed June 06, 2007
New Holland L175 Boasts Fast Boom, Bucket Cycle Times
The New Holland L175 skid steer loader has a high lift capacity to operating unit weight ratios. With a 2,000 lb. (908 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity, a bucket breakout force of 4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) and an operating weight of 6,230 lbs....
Wed July 04, 2007
Equipment Pushes Through Tough Clay for R.S. Braswell
Working in the clay soil of North Carolina can present some difficult challenges, especially when it gets wet. Jason Ward from Concord, N.C., relies on his T300 compact track loader and 341 compact excavator to keep working even when ground conditions aren't at their best....
Angela B. Hurni - Thu July 05, 2007
Va. Beach Road to Be Less a Pain in the Birdneck
E.V. Williams Inc. has worked with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on numerous projects over the years. The latest project is the Birdneck Road widening project in Virginia Beach, Va. The Virginia Beach-based firm was awarded a $27.9 million contract to widen the two-lane road into a four-lane divided road....
Wed July 04, 2007
Case Supports Tornado Relief Efforts in Greensburg
In May, an F5 tornado left a path of destruction through Greensburg, Kan. Shortly after, Case Construction Equipment coordinated delivery of two Case compact track loaders and two Case crawler dozers to assist Kansas Homeland Security in cleanup efforts....
Tue May 15, 2007
Case Offers Pilot Controls Standard on Track Loaders
Case Construction Equipment now offers pilot controls as standard equipment on its 440CT and 450CT compact track loaders and as an option on its 430, 440, 450 and 465 skid steer loaders. Case pilot controls for skid steers and compact track loaders can be ordered from the factory with H or ISO patterns....
