[VIDEO] Caterpillar Demonstrates New Skid Steer Hand & Foot Controls

Kevin Coleman, Caterpillar Product Specialist for the Skid Steer, Multi Terrain & Compact Track Loader Group, demonstrates new adjustable, customizable hand and foot controls

February 11, 2016

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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.

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Top 5 Tips to Maintain Your Construction Equipment Tires

April 23, 2024

Size and tread design are among many factors to consider when selecting and maintaining tires.

New inductees or their family members placed their names on illuminated hexagons in the museum’s Gallery of Icons. Members of the Keller family represented Cyril and Louis in this symbolic ceremony.

Bobcat Skid-Steer Inventors Inducted Into Hall of Fame

In 1957, the Kellers built a three-wheeled loader with two drive wheels in front and a caster wheel in the rear – the precursor to the modern skid-steer loader.

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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.

Designed to handle a range of landscape, irrigation and tree-care projects, the new track system on the SK1750 features a tension check window, which allows operators to visually check track tension without threading a separate gauge tool.

Ditch Witch SK1750 Skid-Steer

Designed to handle a range of landscape, irrigation and tree-care projects, the new track system on the SK1750 features a tension check window, which allows operators to visually check track tension without threading a separate gauge tool.

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Crash Course | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 2

How many things might go wrong if you let someone inexperienced drive your paver or your roller on the job for a day? Probably a lot! But how else can you really learn if you don't make some mistakes in the process?

Serving as an option for the third-generation Elise 900 skid steer loader, the Danfoss DM700 display is connected to the skid steer’s CAN bus system, providing reliable communication and high data throughput.

Danfoss DM700 Display for Electric Skid Steer

Serving as an option for the third-generation Elise 900 skid steer loader, the Danfoss DM700 display is connected to the skid steer’s CAN bus system, providing reliable communication and high data throughput.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.

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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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.

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John Deere New P-tier Construction Machines at CONEXPO

At the event, John Deere unveiled new models in the small dozer, large scraper, compact track loader, skid steer loader and cold planing attachment line-ups.

Comfortability and versatility are key when it comes to what rental companies should think about for their skid-steer rental fleets.

Key Features for Skid-Steers in Rental Fleets

Manufacturers lay out what skid-steer features should be available in rental fleets.

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John Deere Highlights 334 P-Tier Skid Steer, New Cold Planers

New cold planer attachments in a collaboration with Wirtgen were on display at the John Deere / Wirtgen booth at CONEXPO. The 334 P-Tier skid steer offers revamped hydraulics and a redesigned cab.

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.

Caterpillar offers operators the Cat GB121/GB124 Smart Grader Blade attachments, which come directly from its factories with an Operator Assist feature.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Advanced Grade Control Tech Brings Efficiencies

Automated grade control technologies are becoming an integral part of compact machines and attachments, as they create a noticeable reduction in downtime on jobsites.

With a maximum lifting height of 13-ft., 4-in., the heavy-duty skid steer is powered by a Tier 4 Final-compliant 4-cycle diesel engine for reduced emissions and performance on the jobsite.

Hyundai HS120V Skid Steer for Heavy Lifting and Moving on Jobsites

With a maximum lifting height of 13 ft., 4 in., the heavy-duty skid steer is powered by a Tier 4 Final-compliant 4-cycle diesel engine for reduced emissions and performance on the jobsite.

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Bobcat Compact Loader Creators Inducted Into Inventors HOF

Brothers Cyril and Louis Keller are being recognized at national level by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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Skid Steers Ideal for Winter Snow Removal

Whether you have a small business or a big residential yard to clear, consider a skid-steer loader to move snow this winter.

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

BKT Offers Heavy-duty Tire for Skid Steers

The JUMBO TRAX HD features a block pattern design, as well as cut and chip resistance for heavy-duty service.

The Galaxy AT Grip Steel steel-belted radial is available in 260/70R16.5, 300/70R16.5 and 360/70R17.5 sizes.

Yokohama Releases Skid Steer Radial Tires

The Galaxy AT Grip Steel steel-belted radial is available in 260/70R16.5, 300/70R16.5 and 360/70R17.5 sizes.

The TD Series offers a wide range of gear ratios and mounting options among the eleven models, providing a solution for new or replacement drives for tracked vehicles used in industrial applications.

Gearmatic Launches Hydrostatic Track Drives

The TD Series offers a wide range of gear ratios and mounting options among the eleven models, providing a solution for new or replacement drives for tracked vehicles used in industrial applications.

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Diamond Mowers Launches New Mulching Heads

In conjunction with the introduction of these new attachments, Diamond Mowers has extended its warranty to two years across all of its drum products.

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2022 Skid Steer Spec Guide

Sort through specs and features from 14 major skid steer manufacturers and find just the right skid steer for your construction business. This downloadable directory includes a set of tips to help narrow down your search.

The hydraulic breakers feature anti-blank fire technology, an energy recovery system that reduces the required oil flow and a double-damping system for reduced vibration.

Mazio Launches Hydraulic Rock Breakers

The hydraulic breakers feature anti-blank fire technology, an energy recovery system that reduces the required oil flow and a double-damping system for reduced vibration.

Eccentric, rapid movement makes skid steers dangerous, but emerging technologies can prevent most accidents while paving the way to autonomous operation.

Smart Tech Makes Skid Steers Safer

Eccentric, rapid movement makes skid steers dangerous, but emerging technologies can prevent most accidents while paving the way to autonomous operation.

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.