Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT
Spotlight: Skid-Steers
Caterpillar Vertical Lift Skid Steers
By Concrete Contractor Staff
Bobcat K-Series
K-Series skid steers (S130 to S300) feature the hydraulically driven SmartFAN cooling system, which senses operating temperatures and self-regulates to rotate the fan only as fast as needed.
- Drive chain size upgraded to 120 HSOC for 38 percent more strength
- 2 in. added to lift height on large-frame vertical lift path loaders
- K-Force hydraulic system added to medium-frame models
Case 400 Series
The 400 Series includes five radial-lift and three vertical-lift models with maximum rated operating loads ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs.
- 49- to 82-net-hp Tier II-certified engines
- Extra-heavy-duty design
- Cooling system designed for balanced cooling to the engine and hydraulics
- Low-effort servo-hydrostatic controls
- Two-speed operation with speeds up to 12 mph
- More than 75 attachments available
New Holland SuperBoom
The SuperBoom line of skid steers includes nine models ranging from 600- to 2,800-lb. rated operating capacities.
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