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Case hits skid steer milestone
Case has manufactured its 250000th skid steer loader. The machine was bought by A. Folino Construction, a paving contractor from Pennsylvania, US.
Double launch for Bobcat
Compact equipment specialist Bobcat has announced the launch of the new S650 skid steer loader as well as four new rotary telehandlers.
Xtreme shows four new telehandlers at WoC
Xtreme introduces four new telehandlers - the XR630, XR621 low pivot, XR2050 and XR3034 - at the 2010 World of Concrete exhibition in Las Vegas.
JCB and Volvo agree joint venture on skid steers
JCB and Volvo Construction Equipment have signed a deal under which they will co-operate on the design and manufacturing of skid steer loaders and compact tracked loaders for distribution globally under the two brands.
Compact Tool Carriers: Murray Pollok rounds up the latest launches
IRN reports on the latest compact tool carriers, including tracked loaders, skid steers and articulated wheeled loaders from suppliers including Bobcat, Boxer, Mustang, Gehl, Cat, Wacker Neuson, Kanga and Avant Tecno.
Design evolution: The latest trends in the compact loaders sector
The design of the compact loader is evolving in order to meet the changing needs of the European market and the demand for higher levels of operator comfort and safety. Becca Wilkins reports.
Kanga Loaders acquired by Digga Manufacturing in Australia
Kanga Loaders in Australia, manufacturer of the famous Kanga mini-loader tool carrier, has been acquired by Digga Manufacturing, the Australian manufacturer of earthmoving equipment wear parts and attachments.
Small but powerful
The new T320 compact tracked loader from Bobcat, powered by a 67.6 kW Kubota V3800-DI-T turbo-charged, liquid-cooled diesel engine, has the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, claims the company.
Thomas Equipment appoints European manager
Canadian skid steer loader producer Thomas Equipment Inc has appointed John Andrews as its regional business manager for Western Europe.
Cormidi launches mini handler at SAIE
Combining a tracked skid steer carrier, a 5 m telescoping boom, and a 270 degree rotating turret is the new STTS C55.12 from Cormidi, launched at the SAIE show.
Bobcat's new T320 boosts power
The Kubota engine in Bobcat's new T320 gives the 4401 kg compact tracked loader 67.6 kW of power, 18% more than in the smaller T300. The 1461 kg lift capacity machine is the biggest in the company's five-model range and has the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, said Bobcat.
Bobcat introduces S70 baby skid-steer
Bobcat has introduced the company’s smallest ever skid-steer loader in the shape of the S70. Replacing the company’s earlier 463 model the new S70 measures in with a trimmed width of just 901 mm.
Bobcat extends skid steer range
The new S330 skid steer from Bobcat is intended to meet the demand for greater lift capacity and increased power. The new machine weighs in at 4.2 tonnes and has a rated capacity of 1.5 tonnes
Afghan reconstruction order
This month will see New Holland Construction deliver 30 L170 skid-steer loaders to the Afghan National Army Kabul Military Training Centre. The machines, built in New Holland's plant in Wichita, will be used by the Army for reconstruction work.
Terex acquires ASV
Terex has completed the acquisition of ASV, a US-based manufacturer of compact rubber track loaders and related accessories, undercarriages and traction products.
Increased productivity
The new T320 compact tracked loader launched by Bobcat is designed for increased productivity and greater attachment performance
JCB skid steer at CDC Ltd
At the end of last year, UK contractor CDC Demolition invested in two JCB Series II Robot 160 machines modified for demolition in the factory, to add to the three Series I machines already in its 25-unit fleet
First in, last out: skid steer loaders for the demolition sector
The skid steer loader is one of the tools of choice for demolition contractors – used during soft strip through to ground clearance at project end and therefore a common sight on demolition jobs. D&Ri reports on the sector in general and a major move by JCB
JCB launches a demolition specification skid steer loader
JCB has introduced the Series II Robot 160 XD, a skid steer that has been developed specifically for the demolition industry, incorporating the features that are commonly retrofitted to factory-supplied machines to tailor them for the industry
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