[VIDEO] Ditch Witch SK3000 Full-size Stand-on Skid Steer

Ditch Witch's Chris Thompson describes the concept behind and features of the SK3000 full-size stand-on skid steer, which combines the benefits of a full-size skid steer with the convenience of a stand-on machine.

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Ditch Witch SK3000 Stand-on Skid Steer Delivers 3,100-lb. Rated Capacity

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Fact or fiction? Debunking 3 myths about pump-free fluid exchanges.

Pump-free fluid exchange systems are cleaner, safer, faster and sometimes misunderstood. Bust three pump-free myths with Sage Oil Vac.

Featuring an enhanced track design, the Ditch Witch SK1750 offers a smooth, comfortable ride.

Long-Term Enhancement of Skid Steer Maintenance & Reliability

Manufacturers offer several technologies to increase these assets’ uptime.

Operators who are comfortable experience less fatigue, allowing them to not only spend more hours in the cab in a day but to be more alert while they work, increasing productivity and safety.

4 Often Overlooked CTL & SSL Comfort Features

Comfortable operators experience less fatigue, allowing them to spend more hours in the cab and be more alert while they work.

CTLs' small turning radius allows operators to navigate tight spaces easily.

Back to Basics: Compact Track Loaders as a Rental Choice

The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.

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Selecting High Value Construction Equipment

March 14, 2024

Join two industry veterans from Caterpillar to uncover the equipment choices that deliver the biggest bang for your buck.

Mini excavators are ideal for clearing, grading and applying fill material to prep pathways with minimal disruption.

4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator

Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.

Deere recently updated its small dozer 450, 550, and 650 P-Tier models to boost productivity and operator comfort while lowering operating costs.

Heavy Equipment Undercarriage & Track Advancements

Tread designs and rubber compounding define recent trends, leading to longer-lasting, smoother running tracks.

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Skid-Steer Tech Trends: Increased Use Expected in New Applications

There will be a need for both diesel and electric equipment for years to come, and a variety of factors are pushing the use of skid-steers into new applications.

Yanmar's TL100VS' steel-embedded undercarriage offers maximum durability while its standard torsion axle suspension provides a smooth ride for operator comfort and material retention.

Yanmar to Display New Products at Equip Expo 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands prepare to showcase new products at the Equip Exposition Oct. 18-20.

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The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.

Equipped with rubber tracks, the SKY 1000 is powered by a 14.34 kW lithium-ion battery.

VOTLEQ SKY 1000 Electric Mini Skid Steer Loader

Equipped with rubber tracks, the SKY 1000 is powered by a 14.34 kW lithium-ion battery.

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

A quality diagnostic tool is key for a smooth repair process. With the right tool, technicians have support in making comprehensive repair decisions.

Full-size stand-on skid steers are versatile machines that are a valuable asset to any rental lot or contractor's fleet.

Three Factors Driving the Trend for Full-Size Stand-On Skid Steers

These machines, which are a step up from a traditional compact skid-steer but have a smaller footprint than other compact track loaders, offer several benefits that make them an attractive option for contractors.

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

Mastering Electric Power: Demolition Manufacturers Draw from Decades of Experience Engineering Electric Models

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

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Equipment Today Editor Drives New Mecalac MCL2

The MCL series includes two small machines with 25-horsepower engines and two larger machines with 49-horsepower engines.

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Manitou Launches Compact Skid Steers, Track Loaders at CONEXPO

Manitou is pleased to announce the launch of three all new “V Series” compact skid steer loaders and three “VT Series” compact track loaders to the North American market: 2100V, 2300V, 2750V, 2100VT, 2300VT and the 2750VT.

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Bobcat Leaders Talk About Growth, New Equipment, Attracting New Workers to the Industry

Bobcat leaders Kelly Humble, senior product marketing manager and Nadine Erckenbrack, marketing manager for public relations, sat down with during CONEXPO-CON/AGG to talk about what’s new with the company.

The 116-horsepower compact track loader is the company’s first entry in this product category for the North American construction market.

DEVELON Unveils 116 HP DTL35 Compact Track Loader

The 116-horsepower compact track loader is the company’s first entry in this product category for the North American construction market.

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Wacker Neuson Expands Utility Track Loader Line With SM60, SM120

These utility track loaders (also called mini skid steers or compact utility loaders) are designed for landscaping projects, light site work, grading, auguring, general material handling and more.

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Bobcat Unveils S7X All-electric Skid-steer Loader at CONEXPO

Bobcat has unveiled the world’s first all-electric skid-steer loader, the Bobcat S7X.

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Wacker Neuson Introduces ST27 Compact Track Loader

Weighing in at only 7,350 pounds, this machine is easily towable and with a Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of 1,890 pounds (@35% of tip), it can do more than many of its heavier competitors.

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CASE Previews TL100 Mini Track Loader at CONEXPO

The TL100 features a rated operating capacity of 1,000 pounds (35 percent of tipping load), and will be available with many attachments and features.

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Bobcat RogueX Makes Debut at CONEXPO

The machine explores the idea of operating where humans cannot go to tackle more work in more places than ever from a remote position.

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

A quality diagnostic tool is key for a smooth repair process. With the right tool, technicians have support in making comprehensive repair decisions.