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Quick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025

Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.

September 12, 2025

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Bobcat’s largest, most powerful compact track loader, the T86

Take a tour of the 105-horsepower CTL that can run powerful attachments with its 42 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow.

September 3, 2025

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Loftness debuts auxiliary hydraulic cooler for Kubota SVL97-3 CTL

The cooler delivers 150,000 BTUs per hour to cut heat-related downtime and boost attachment performance for Kubota's new, largest compact track loader.

August 29, 2025

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JCB unleashes its most powerful teleskid & compact track loader: The 4TS and 400T

The 4TS Teleskid, with 15-foot telescopic boom, and 400T CTL get 109 horsepower, 41 gallons per minute of flow and 380 foot-pounds of torque.

August 27, 2025

JCB's 400T compact track loader (above) and 4TS Teleskid get 109 horsepower and up to 41 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow for running powerful attachments.

Takeuchi’s first EH-controlled compact track loader – the TL11R3

The new 11,650-pound, 107.3-horsepower CTL features expanded attachment capability, updated cab, redesigned undercarriage, more standard tech.

July 25, 2025

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SharpGrade intros G73 grader blade for compact track loaders, SALs

For carriers of 30 to 50 horsepower, the blade can handle small, confined jobsites as well as quickly grade open areas.

July 21, 2025

SharpGrade's new G73 Grader Blade for compact track loaders and small articulated loaders has a retractable wheel to let down the blade, which has a width of 45.5 inches with hydraulic side wings closed and 73 inches with wings open.

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Bobcat M3-Series Skid Steers, CTLs Designed for Cost-Conscious Buyers

Bobcat's new M3-Series has "practical features with pricing to match" for the cost-conscious contractor.

April 5, 2021

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Equipment World now taking nominations for Big Iron Dealer of the Year award

Equipment World is preparing for their 1st annual Big Iron Dealer of the Year Award ceremony by beginning to accept nomination submissions. Learn more here.

July 17, 2018

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Kawasaki’s newest Mule is designed to stand out from the crowd

No need for two mules for sister Sara here, as the new Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXR can do both work and play. Read more about the new Kawasaki Mule here on TLC!

September 29, 2017

Review: Caterpillar Revolver steel-toe boots take abuse, wear well

For two reviewers and their wear patterns, Caterpillar Revolver work boots get job done. Click to read more on how these fit the feet and handle tough jobs.

September 13, 2016

For two reviewers and their two wear patterns, Caterpillar Revolver boots get the job done.

On Tier 4 Final’s impact on skid steers, manufacturers’ response

Emissions, high prices, and lack of access to services makes Tier 4 Final skid steers from manufacturers like Caterpillar a tough sell. Click to read more.

July 7, 2016

John Deere’s 318E, a 63-horsepower machine, is Tier 4 Final.

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Hydraulic hammers break into John Deere attachments lineup

John Deere has introduced four new hydraulic hammer attachments for skid steers, compact track loaders and compact excavators to the Worksite Pro line.

April 29, 2016

While optimized to work with John Deere equipment, the company’s new hydraulic hammer attachments are also compatible with most competitors’ machines. Photo: John Deere

Pickup snow tires go tread-to-tread in icy competition

Bridgestone’s Winter Driving School is renowned for educating and honing drivers -- of all skill levels -- faced with piloting vehicles over snowy roads.

January 8, 2016

Kawasaki’s diesel UTVs perform well in off-road test

Kawasaki's new diesel UTV performed extremely well on the off road test. It can handle anything a landscaper needs from it. Read the review by clicking here.

November 19, 2015

Kawasaki’s new Mule PRO-DX and PRO-DXT can maneuver through difficult terrain. Photo: Kawasaki

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Bobcat’s 3600, 3650 utility vehicles feature hydrostatic drive, attachments

Bobcat’s Model Year 15 lineup of utility vehicles now features two new hydrostatic drive models, the 3600 and 3650. The UTV’s have the same 24-horsepower Kohler diesel engine that powers the existing MY15 3400 and 3400XL models; however, the 3650 in particular improves upon the versatility of the product line by having the ability to […]

May 7, 2015

The Bobcat MY15 3650 utility vehicle has a total of seven PTO-driven and non-PTO attachments available.

Construction equipment to help start 2015 off right

2015 is starting off strong with several new products hitting the landscape market, including several manufacturers releasing construction equipment. Here are a few of the latest pieces of equipment to hit jobsites so far this year. Heavy lifting The 244K and 324K compact wheel loaders from John Deere are equipped with Tier 4 final diesel […]

February 17, 2015

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Innovative equipment releases close out the year

We’ve reached the end of 2014, and to close out the year, here are some innovative piece of equipment you won’t want to miss.

January 2, 2015

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Equipment to help clear snow, debris & weeds from jobsites

Get going faster by adding these machines to your lineup to help clear jobsites quicker. Kubota entered the skid steer market with the SSV 65 an SSV 75 vertical-lift models. Available next summer, the skid steers have sliding front doors, allowing the operator to enter/exit regardless of the loader position for difficult situations. The skid steers both have Tier 4 Final engines, and two-speed travel comes standard. Read more information and watch a video walk around.

December 9, 2014

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Certification Center at Equip Exposition helps landscapers get ahead

For a second year, Equip Exposition’s Certification Center will offer courses and education to help landscapers and contractors add valuable continuing education units (CEUs) toward maintaining their certifications.

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Quick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025

The Warlock is one of two new models of Ram 2500 HD pickups for the 2026 model year.

Hemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD offers hefty choice

Blue Diamond Attachments launches line of hydraulic breakers for excavators and skid and track loaders

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Massimo expands UTV line with 6-seater T-Boss 900L

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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