All Skid-steer Articles

IRN looks at new skid steers and compact tracked loaders from Case, New Holland, Gehl, Mustang, Bobcat and others.

ePowerTrucks has been appointed as UK importer and distributor for the Sherpa 100 Eco all-electric mini skid-steer.

New 500 range of skid steer and tracked loaders follows the introduction of the 600, 700 and 800 ranges in the past two years.

Morbark Inc, a US manufacturer of wood chippers and stump grinders, has acquired Boxer Equipment from Mertz Manufacturing.

Takeuchi to sell Terex-produced skid steers in North America.

IHIMER, the joint venture between Japan’s IHI and Italian IMER Group, has launched two skid steer loaders designed and built in Italy.

JCB's new generation skid steer loaders will be showcased at Samoter.

In a departure for JCB, its seven new vertical lift skid steer and compact tracked loaders have been wholly designed, engineered and manufactured at its US factory.

Which is best for rental companies - wheeled or tracked tool carriers/skid steers? The answer depends on the application, the customer, and the budget. Murray Pollok reports.

Caterpillar is expanding its compact loader facility in Sanford, North Carolina, with the addition of a 270000 ft2 building for logistics and robotic welding fabrication technology. Cat said the facility will allow it to meet growing worldwide demand for skid steer, compact track and multi-terrain loaders.

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 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.

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.

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.

Canadian skid steer loader producer Thomas Equipment Inc has appointed John Andrews as its regional business manager for Western Europe.

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.

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.

Vermeer is planning more products suitable for rental, and more specially adapted to markets outside of North America. Murray Pollok reports.