MarketBook Compact Equipment Blog Archive

    Bobcat Compact Track Loaders Grade Recreational Trails Near Atlanta, Georgia
    Posted On: December 17, 2020
    Lewallen Construction has built roughly 350 miles of recreational trails in and around the Atlanta metro, and Bobcat track skid steers have played a large part. ...
    John Deere Upgrades Rubber Tracks On G-Series Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: December 10, 2020
    The tracks are designed for greater durability and follow a new, arched roller path that Deere says extends their service life by ejecting debris more efficiently. ...
    CASE CX57C Mini Excavator Handles Utility Work & Digs Through Hard, Red Tennessee Clay
    Posted On: October 14, 2020
    Although CASE classifies it as a mini excavator, the CX57C features a conventional tailswing design with a large counterweight, giving it power and performance comparable to that of a larger-class excavator. ...
    New Mecalac 216MRail Compact Railroad Excavator Offers Mobility & Simple Operation
    Posted On: October 13, 2020
    The newest member of the Mecalac family can travel on roads and tracks at up to 18.5 mph and has a lift capacity of more than 17,000 pounds at full extension. ...
    Bobcat Launches E42 & E50 Models From Newly Introduced R2-Series Of Compact Excavators
    Posted On: March 17, 2020
    The manufacturer indicates that more models are to come at a later date, and that the R2-Series provides the digging power of a larger machine in a compact frame that can operate in tight spaces. ...
    CASE Replaces Its Compact Vibratory Rollers With New E Series
    Posted On: March 9, 2020
    The new compactors come in double drum and combination (front drum and rear pneumatic tire) configurations and feature all-new controls that CASE says are more intuitive and ergonomic. ...
    Bobcat’s New E26 Compact Excavator Joins The R-Series
    Posted On: October 23, 2019
    The West Fargo-based manufacturer says the E26 has the best lift capacity for its size, as well as a minimal tail overhang that makes it right at home working in tight spaces. ...
    Doosan Breaks Out Three New 3.5- to 5-Ton Mini Excavators
    Posted On: May 7, 2019
    The newest members of the company’s mini excavator line are designed to do tough jobs in tight spaces. ...
    Lift-Maker Snorkel Showcases Three New Machines
    Posted On: March 4, 2019
    Snorkel’s new products in the spotlight are the S2755RT scissor lift, the SR1054 telehandler, and the 400S telescopic boom lift. ...
    Genie GS-1330m Is A “Micro-Sized” Scissor Lift
    Posted On: February 28, 2019
    The new GS-1330m is a new, lightweight, compact scissor lift from Terex’s Genie brand. ...
    Volvo Launches ECR18E & EC20E Mini Excavators In North America
    Posted On: February 1, 2019
    Volvo’s EC18 and EC20 lines of compact excavators have a couple of new members: the ECR18E and the EC20E. ...
    Volvo CE To Take Compact Models Electric By 2020
    Posted On: January 31, 2019
    By mid-2020, Volvo CE plans to launch electric versions of its smaller excavators and wheel loaders and stop further development in diesel power for those particular models, the company announced. ...
    Cat Adds Six Mini Excavators To Next Generation Lineup In 7- To 10-Ton Range
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    Caterpillar’s Next Generation mini hydraulic excavator range has grown with six new models that fall into the 7- to 10-ton category and offer 18,512- to 22,447-pound maximum operating weights. ...
    JLG Offers 3-Foot Platform For Powered Boom Lifts
    Posted On: October 29, 2018
    JLG Industries recently launched a 3-foot (0.9-meter) platform, which will be compatible with all JLG engine-powered boom lifts. ...
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    Brazil’s Darcy Pacheco Group Acquires A New 600-Ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted 2/24/2021
    The cargo-handling company says it’s receiving increasing demand for the LTM’s lifting capacity class, and when it was time to buy, the machine and Liebherr’s delivery time sealed the deal. ...
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    Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Brings Adventure To Touring
    Posted 2/24/2021
    Initially announced in 2018, the long-awaited adventure-touring bike is slated to arrive at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Spring 2021. ...
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    Kinze Extends Range Of True Speed Planters, Upgrades Blue Vantage Planter Control Display
    Posted 2/23/2021
    A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Dual-Threat KLX300 Street & Trail Bike
    Posted 2/22/2021
    Built for riders who want a motorcycle that can go anywhere, from city streets to back roads to woodland trails, Kawasaki’s new KLX300 is a dual-sport version of its KLX300R off-road motorbike. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces D71-24 Crawler Dozer With Hydrostatic Transmission
    Posted 2/22/2021
    The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...
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    Great Plains Adds New Qualidisc High-Speed Disk To Its Hybrid Tillage Lineup
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The manufacturer says the new disk, which comes in 13-, 16-, 20-, and 23-foot models, is ideal for fall and spring tillage and seedbed finishing tasks. ...
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    Meet The All-New 2021 Can-Am Commander UTV
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The all-new UTV is built for versatility during work or recreation, with a higher ground clearance and an upgraded suspension. ...
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    John Deere Introduces New 768L-II Bogie Skidder For Tough Work In Even Tougher Conditions
    Posted 2/19/2021
    With improved traction and floatation that helps to ease ground pressure, the 768L-II can handle larger loads even on wet terrain, which would be difficult, if not impossible, for a four-wheeled alternative. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Updated KLR 650 Sport Touring Motorcycle
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Available in three trim levels, the new KLR comes with several upgrades designed to improve your ride, whether on the road or off. ...
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    Honda Announces Updates & More For 2021 PCX Scooter
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Previously known as the PCX150, it offers a fetching pearl-white color scheme, lighter and redesigned chassis with improved cornering performance, all-LED lighting, and 8-gallon (30-liter) flip-open seat storage compartment. ...
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