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Landscaping equipment

Takeuchi’s TS80 skid steers feature simplified maintenance

Takeuchi has added to their skid steer product line with the TS80, the largest model in the company’s lineup. Featuring a 74-horsepower Tier 4 Final Deutz engine, the TS80 delivers 192 foot-pounds of torque at 1,800 rpm, and also has a maintenance-free diesel oxidation catalyst that requires no regeneration, cleaning or diesel exhaust fluid. The […]

August 20, 2015

Business

Manitou Americas marks 50 years of Mustang brand skid steers

When Owatonna Manufacturing began designing and producing its own brand of skid steer in 1965, the Wisconsin company was only the second manufacturer to develop skid-steer loaders, which at that time were known as “self-propelled, four-wheel drive units.” It was branded as the Owatonna Mustang Series 1000. Fifty years later, Owatonna Manufacturing is part of […]

May 14, 2015

Business

Three new Caterpillar wheel loaders focus on customization

Caterpillar has expanded its compact wheel loader line by three, launching the 906M, 907M and 908M with several ways to customize the machines for particular applications. The loaders are powered by a 75-horsepower, Tier 4 Final Cat C3.3B engine. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. The single-plan coolers use a […]

March 26, 2015

Business

Test Drive Equipment in Adult-Sized Sandbox

Everyone thought sandboxes were for children, right? One company in Minnesota has flipped the idea on its head and has created a sandbox specifically designed for adults.

August 28, 2013

Business

Milwaukee Residents Are Eating Healthier

Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents are not enjoying homegrown vegetables right in their backyard thanks to the Victory Garden Initiative. Through community groups, volunteers and support of Case Construction Equipment, the garden could be constructed as part of the Victory Garden Blitz, which is an event that involved the installation of 500 new vegetable gardens through the City of Milwaukee from May 11-25.

June 6, 2013

Business

You’re Fired!

How to terminate employees humanely, while protecting your interests. Ask any manager: Terminating an employee is one of the hardest parts of the job. It’s emotional for the person leaving and for the coworkers left behind. Not to mention, if it’s not done correctly, firing an employee can open your business up to lawsuits, which cost time, money and possibly your reputation. Here are tips that will help you avoid the drama and the courthouse.

January 2, 2013

Business

New Holland reaches skid steer milestone

New Holland Construction celebrates 40 years of manufacturing skid steer loaders. The company’s skid steer loader category began in 1972 with the introduction of the L35.   Today, New Holland skid steer loaders are sold in 120 countries around the world through New Holland Construction and New Holland Agriculture dealer channels. A special 40th […]

April 11, 2012

Landscaping equipment

Which loader lift option is best for you?

When purchasing a skid steer loader, it’s important to consider what lift style and lift path will work best. The key question: “What jobs will this equipment perform most?” You have two lift choices: radial and vertical. “Both machines have the ability to dig, push and level materials. The difference comes when you start lifting items off of the ground,” says Mike Fitzgerald, Bobcat loader product specialist.

May 5, 2011

Landscaping equipment

Safety procedures help prevent serious injuries

Most skid steer accidents are the result of crushing by moving parts or injury/death by roll-overs. The accident: A 43-year-old landscaper is spreading topsoil to prepare for grass seeding. After his skid steer loader becomes stuck in the mud, the operator raises the safety bar and tries to climb out of the cab with the engine still running. As he stands up and prepares to climb out, his left heel pushes the foot pedal. This raises the lift arm and bucket, which then crushes his chest against the cab. The worker dies in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

April 7, 2011

Business

New Toro brush chipper debuts at Rental Show

Toro’s high capacity, towable BC-25 brush chipper, launched at the Rental Show, features a lightweight compact design that allows the unit to fit through standard 36-inch gates. Weighing just over 1,000 pounds, the unit is suitable for use on turf and can be pulled behind a range of vehicles. The chipper has a Kohler Command […]

March 7, 2011

Business

Little Beaver showcases hydraulic earth drill

Drill efficiently and effectively with Little Beaver’s HD-PS11H hydraulic earth drill, showcased at the Rental Show in Las Vegas. Useful for multiple digging and drilling projects, the drill combines an 11-horsepower Honda overhead valve gas engine with a hydraulic drive to boost power and reliability. The 150-rpm drill offers high torque and enables the operator […]

March 4, 2011

Business

Case launches nine skid steers at Rental Show

Case Construction Equipment unveiled their Alpha Series skid steers at the Rental Show, with nine models ranging from 46 to 90 horsepower. The skid steers offer between 1,300 and 3,000 pounds rated operating capacity and a bucket breakout force of up to 8,585 pounds. The Alpha Series includes both radial and vertical lift models, designated respectively […]

March 3, 2011