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 08, 2007
ASV Debuts Scout SC-50 Rubber-Tracked Utility Vehicle
ASV, a manufacturer of rubber track loaders has introduced the ASV Scout SC-50. “We have been developing the Scout for nearly four years and we’ve integrated components from our time-tested Posi-Track machines,” said Brad Lemke, director of new product development at ASV....
Mon April 02, 2007
Versatile Attachments Added to Worksite Pro Arsenal
John Deere has added a new attachment and made enhancements to several current products in its Worksite Pro line for skid steers and compact track loaders. The new and updated attachments include two new “dozer” blades, five vibratory rollers, four cold planers, two tillers, and two hydraulic breakers....
Mon April 02, 2007
John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles
The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires....
Mon April 02, 2007
JCB Robots Spawns New Track Loader From 1110
JCB Robots introduced the 1110T Robot track loader. The 1110T was created from the 1110 Robot skid steer, which replaced the previous 1105 Robot with increased operating capabilities, better controllability and improved visibility....
Tue March 27, 2007
Mustang’s 2109 Skid Steer Offers 5 Percent More Torque
Mustang has added a new feature to its 2109 skid steer — a 99-hp (74 kW) Cummins diesel engine. The Tier II emissions-certified, turbo-charged engine offers 305 ft. lbs. of torque — nearly 5 percent more than the previous 2109 engine....
