Chris Ono - Mon April 09, 2007
Proper Operation Key to Extending Skid Steer Tire Life
Skid steer tires are the Rodney Dangerfields of the construction industry’s most versatile vehicle — they get no respect. When working well, they are taken for granted. But when there’s a problem, such as a productivity draining flat, the tire receives all the blame....
Tue April 03, 2007
Engineer Wins New Holland Skid Steer at 2007 Event
Michael Smith, a city engineer from St. George, Utah, hit the jackpot at this year’s World of Concrete construction industry event in Las Vegas — and won a New Holland L175 SuperBoom skid steer loader....
Fri February 09, 2007
Dominion Offers Over-the-Tire Tracks for Skid Steers
Dominion Equipment Parts unveiled its over-the-tire tracks in February at the auctions in Florida. The newest component to the Virginia-based company’s line-up, the tracks allow contractors to take skid steers places they never could before, said Spokesman Chip Bukoski....
Tue December 12, 2006
John Deere Reinforces Booms on Compact Track Loaders
The Deere CT 322 and CT 332 combine breakout forces with reinforced booms, thick upper links, large cooling capacity and large fuel tanks, according to Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company....
Mon November 20, 2006
Allied-Gator Skid-Pac Model 1000
Allied Construction Products LLC’s addeed the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to their full-product line of attachments. The Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into “motion.” Mounted on a skid steer, the Model 1000 now travels quickly over soil in flatwork, delivers more impact energy, has a four-function valve and maintenance-free oil splash bearing lubrication, according to the manufacturer....
Wed November 08, 2006
Deere’s 300 Series Skid Steers Feature 45-Degree Dump Angle
With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are productive at a lower daily operating cost than their predecessors. “Every feature of the 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Gregg Zupancic, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....
Wed November 22, 2006
Mustang Adds Flag Equipment and Rentals as New Dealer
Based out of Owatonna, Minn., Mustang Manufacturing Co. Inc. has created a partnership with Flag Equipment Rental & Sales, making the Arizona equipment company the newest member of Mustang’s network of North American dealers....
Thu November 23, 2006
Contractors on Fire With JCB Skid Steer
When not battling blazes in Savannah, Ga., Scott Barksdale, Jeff Goldman and Michael Ward like to play in the dirt. The three members of the Savannah Fire Department own their own landscaping company, Dirt Worx Unlimited LLC....
Sun September 10, 2006
Mustang’s MTL16, MTL25 Track Loaders Plow Through Muddy, Sandy Job Sites
Mustang’s MTL16 and MTL25 track loaders operate in tough conditions, such as on sandy or muddy job sites. The MTL16 and MTL25 come equipped with rubber tracks, allowing operators to move from smooth to complex surfaces....
Sat September 30, 2006
Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements
With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division....
