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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT
Sizing up Skid Steers
A little homework can help you match your customers with the right loaders
As an attachment carrier, the hydraulic horsepower can be an important criterion to consider when comparing models.
Mustang Skid Steers
Bobcat K-Series Loaders
Caterpillar Vertical Lift Skid Steers
Komatsu SK1026-5
Hyundai HSL T Series
Thomas 137 Skid Steer
JCB 190 and 1110 Robots
JCB 190 and 1110 Robots
New Holland SuperBoom Skid Steers
Gehl 7810E Skid Loader
Volvo B-Series Skid Steers
John Deere 300 Series
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Spotlight: Skid Steers
By Curt Bennink
You will also void the warranty, and you can create legal issues with the EPA.
In addition, Moore notes, "The future reliability of the machine becomes questionable."
Mustang Skid Steers
- Eight models
- SAE-rated operating loads of 1,050 to 3,850 lbs.
- Designed to perform tough tasks
Bobcat K-Series Loaders
- Hydraulically driven SmartFAN cooling system
- 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
Caterpillar Vertical Lift Skid Steers
- 232B, 242B, 252B and 262B vertical lift skid steers offer rated capacities from 1,750 to 2,700 lbs.
- 6,661- to 7,861-lb. operating weights
- 49- to 78-hp Caterpillar electronically controlled, Tier II engines
- Two-speed option available on 252B and 262B with maximum travel speeds up to 11 mph
- Also feature an improved hydraulic system design, anti-stall system and pilot hydraulic joystick controls
Komatsu SK1026-5
- 84-hp output
- Vertical lift
- Hydraulic self-leveling bucket with 5,400-lb. breakout force
- 2,650-lb. rated operating load with 5,300-lb. tipping load
- HydrauMind hydraulic system standard
- Standard two-speed travel with a 6.5-mph work range and 10-mph travel range
- Automatic Power Control anti-stall hydraulic system
- 45.7-in. wheelbase
Hyundai HSL T Series
- 11 rubber-tired skid steers with 475- to 2,525-lb. operating capacities, plus a tracked unit rated at 3,200 lbs.
- Maximum travel speeds from 4.4 to 12.3 mph
- Maximum dump heights range from 46 to 110.75 in.
- All controls, hydraulics and hydrostatic system components accessible in seconds through the operator's cab without tools
- Kubota, Eaton, Danfoss and Sundstrand components
- Thicker steel construction throughout plus thicker loader arms for added breakout force
Thomas 137 Skid Steer
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