Skid Steer Loaders News, Videos, and Information

Sat November 08, 2008

Gehl Approves Arnco’s New Ecoflex for Skid Steers, Telehandlers

Gehl Company has approved Arnco’s new ecoflex tire flatproofing fill for use on all Gehl and Mustang skid steer loaders and telehandlers. Ecoflex is an eco-friendly tire fill formulation from Arnco that consumes 50 percent less petrochemicals by using renewable and environmentally based components in the production process....

Sat November 08, 2008

McLaren Wheels Out New Durable NU-AIR AT Tires

McLaren Industries’s NU-AIR AT all-terrain tire for skid steers and backhoes joins the company’s NU-AIR TYRE Series semi-pneumatic tire product line. The NU-AIR AT combines the cushioned ride of pneumatic tires with the durability of solid tires for work on any terrain....

Wed November 05, 2008

C-Series Skid Steer Loaders Provide Advanced Control

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....

Mon September 22, 2008

Komatsu SK1020-5 Skid Steer Features Long Wheel Base

The Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader has one of the longest wheel bases in its class, 45.7 in. (116 cm), giving the operator a more stable ride and a better platform for operating high flow attachments....

Mon September 22, 2008

Operators Catch a Ride on B-Series Mini Track Loaders

Bobcat Company has improved its mini track loaders with the introduction of the B-Series MT52 and MT55. The B-Series loaders have features that improve operator safety, comfort and machine durability and meet the latest emission requirements, according to the manufacturer....

Mon September 22, 2008

AIM Eyes Keeping Rocks in Place With New Skid Steer Bucket

AIM Attachments’s new skid steer rock bucket features an open tine layout that can be used for picking up rocks and debris while sifting out dirt. It also can be used in various lifting and clean-up tasks, as well as ground leveling....

Fri October 03, 2008

Big Iron, Fast Cars Highlight ’Italian Style’ Event in Chicago

CNH was the presenting sponsor of “Italian Style,” a three-day exposition held Sept. 19 to 21 at Chicago’s Navy Pier. The event celebrated Italian fashion, design, technology, tourism and cuisine and was organized by the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce, Midwest....

Sun August 24, 2008

Komatsu America’s CK30-1, CK35-1 Compact Track Loaders Tout Stability

Komatsu America Corp.’s rubber-tracked compact track loaders have a wide supporting surface allowing the machines to effectively work on any type of soil, including mud and snow. The CK30-1 has an operating weight of 9,546 lbs....

Sun August 24, 2008

Mustang Corrals More Horses in Its Compact Track Loaders

Mustang compact track loader models MTL16, MTL20 and MTL25 have been revised to become models MTL316, MTL320 and MTL325. They have been updated to meet Tier III engine emissions regulations and have undergone other product improvements....

Sun August 24, 2008

Cat Welcomes New Litter of Compact Rubber-Track Models

Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications....