Change is constant on the farm, and skid steer loaders and compact track loaders are replacing Grandpa’s small tractor every day.
The reasons are easy enough to see. Farm work often involves lifting, carrying, placing, and moving heavy things. But when you add in the close quarters found inside barns, between livestock pens or alongside buildings, the ability to spin around almost in their own diameter can’t be beat.
With the top-shelf hydraulics built into this equipment — not to mention more useful accessories and attachments than you can shake a stick at —the reasons not to have one of these on your acreage dwindle to near-zero.
YANMAR TL100VS
Designed for heavy-duty work environments, Yanmar Compact Equipment’s 103.5 hp, 3,600-pound ROC TL100VS compact track loader features a Yanmar engine, Yanmar reliability and productivity. Intuitive features, like a load-sensing system or return-to-position technology, enhance efficiency and ease of use. Premium 360-degree visibility and a state-of-the-art 7-inch color display boost comfort. The TL100VS also incorporates Yanmar’s optional SmartAssist telematics. The construction-grade machine is backed by a 2-year/2,000-hour warranty.
Yanmar Compact Equipment North America
800-205-9913
CASE SR160B
The CASE Construction Equipment SR160B skid steer loader is one of the most cost-effective units on the market. Delivering 60 horsepower, trademark CASE stability, and low total cost of ownership, this machine is light, compact, and easily transportable—weighing 5,645 pounds, sitting at just over six feet tall at the top of the ROPS, and narrow at five feet wide. A dynamic machine with auxiliary hydraulics for attachments, the SR160B offers big possibilities for tight worksites.
CASE Construction Equipment
KUBOTA SVL75-3 compact track loader
Kubota’s SVL75-3 is the newest addition to its popular compact track loader lineup. The SVL75-3 is powered by a 74.3 hp Kubota engine with higher maximum torque and features that include an innovative Advanced Multifunction Valve (AMV) for smooth simultaneous operation of all hydraulic functions, a 7-inch color LCD panel with jog dial that puts a wide range of functions and information at the operator’s fingertips and a new one-piece sealed cab.
Kubota Tractor Corporation
888-458-2682
TAKEUCHI TL10V2
Takeuchi’s TL10V2 compact track loader features a solid, one-piece frame with adjustable loader arm stops and higher ground clearance. A 74.3 hp engine and a Rated Operating Capacity of 2,522 pounds make it easy to haul materials like sod, mulch, and rock around the property. Auxiliary hydraulics are available in standard and high flow to equip the TL10V2 with attachments like grapples, brush cutters or mulchers. A wide-block, quiet-ride track system provides better flotation and improved ride quality.
Takeuchi-US
706-693-3600
CATERPILLAR CAT 255CTL
The Cat 255 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard torsion suspension undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in various applications and underfoot conditions. Features include a redesigned operator station, a ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat, three levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance and an electronically-controlled 74.3 hp high-torque Cat c2.8t engine. Advanced touchscreen monitor and advanced joysticks make this hardworking compact track loader a valuable addition to any job.
CATERPILLAR
888-614-4328
NEW HOLLAND C330
Optimized for lift and carry operations, the C330 has a 3,000-pound rated operating capacity and a 67-hp engine. The reliable hydraulic system with in-line hydraulic pumps delivers fast cycle times, raising the boom in just 3.5 seconds and lowering in only 2.3 seconds, in addition to producing less noise and providing extra-smooth operation. The low-profile track undercarriage of the C330 provides 8.1 inches of ground clearance, reducing noise and increasing durability. Three different auxiliary hydraulics packages give maximum versatility. Offering class-leading space, comfort and ergonomics, the cab also provides excellent all-round visibility and reduced blind spots.
New Holland Construction
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