Thu March 20, 2014
S800TX Mini-Skid Steer Now Available With Gas Engine
Vermeer’s workhorse mini-skid steer, the S800TX, is now available with a gas engine. The 40-hp (30 kW) Kubota EFI gas engine offers a number of benefits — as compared to conventional carbureted engines — such as lower fuel consumption, easier maintenance, improved starting due to the elimination of the choke and cleaner emissions....
Thu March 20, 2014
LiuGong Introduces Next-Generation Skid Steer Loader
LiuGong has been changing the way skid steers work. Now it is changing the way they look. It’s a totally new design, from the basic frame structure to the finest details of the control system. Metal and glass on LiuGong’s B Series skid steers have been re-shaped — but with a focus on job-site purpose....
Thu March 20, 2014
Bobcat M-Series 400 Frame-Size Loaders Feature Tier IV Non-DPF Emissions Solution
Bobcat Company’s first Tier IV M-Series 400 frame-size loaders — the T450 and the S450 — feature higher auxiliary pressures, lower operating weight and increased travel speed when equipped with optional two-speed drive systems, according to the manufacturer....
Thu March 20, 2014
Bobcat Launches Tier IV 600 Frame-Size Loaders With Non-DPF Emissions Solution
Bobcat Company has released its first Tier IV 600 frame-size loaders — the S630 and S650 skid steer loaders and the T630 and T650 compact track loaders. The 600-platform loaders were the first Bobcat M-Series loader models introduced, setting the pace for greater productivity due to their enhancements in operator comfort, hydraulic power and easier serviceability....
Thu March 20, 2014
Pettibone Introduces Cary-Lift 154
The Pettibone Cary-Lift 154 delivers the traditional load handling benefits of the Cary-Lift product line, while introducing new performance benchmarks to meet the evolving needs of end users. Featuring a cost reduced, streamlined redesign and enhanced operator comfort, the 154 offers simplified maintenance and more productivity in a variety of material handling applications, according to the manufacturer....
Thu March 20, 2014
Chicago Pneumatic Launches Comprehensive Concrete Equipment Product Line
Global construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has launched a comprehensive new concrete equipment line. The range of products covers all facets of concrete finishing applications, including vibration, levelling, finishing and cutting....
Thu March 20, 2014
Komatsu America Corp. Launches D61i-23 Intelligent Machine Control Dozer
Komatsu America Corp.’s D61EXi/PXi-23 intelligent Machine Control dozer has a fully automatic blade control and can perform not only finish grading, which has been possible with conventional machine control, but also rough dozing....
Tue March 18, 2014
ABC Supply Takes Delivery of First Full-Production Kenworth T880
Kenworth Truck Company’s first full-production Kenworth T880 was recently delivered to ABC Supply Co. Inc., one of the largest distributors of exterior building products in the nation, at its headquarters in Beloit, Wis....
Tue March 18, 2014
Galbreath Brings Out the Big Guns
Galbreath, a Wastequip brand, and a manufacturer of hoists, container handlers and trailers, has launched a new line of above frame (AF) hoists capable of lifting 75,000 lbs. (34,019 kg). Designed to accommodate larger truck engines, they work with any truck chassis, suspension, exhaust system or fuel tank, including CNG and LNG alternative fuel trucks....
Tue March 18, 2014
SDLG Featured at World Ag Expo
Approximately 1,400 exhibitors were on hand for 2014 World Ag Expo, which showcased the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology throughout a 2.6 million sq. ft. event space. SDLG displayed its LG938L and LG959 wheel loaders, a pair of machines that are ideal for the agricultural industry and for farmers....
