Mini excavator demand continues to grow exponentially (more than 400% overall growth since 2011) thanks to strong demand in sectors like landscaping and underground utilities. To address that need, CASE Construction Equipment is developing a diverse and comprehensive mini excavator lineup ranging from 1.5 to 6 metric tons. This includes diesel-powered units, and the launch […]
11 tips for best use of hydraulic attachments
In our recent post, “Auxiliary hydraulics: How to match attachments and machines,” George Macintyre and Ted Polzer of CASE Construction Equipment explained the fundamentals of auxiliary hydraulics, and how to best fit machines like skid steers and CTLs with hydraulic attachments like grapples, backhoes or brooms. Here are 11 more practical tips for any user. […]
Auxiliary hydraulics: How to match attachments and machines
Skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) are two of the most useful pieces of mobile equipment, tackling jobs ranging from construction and landscaping to brush cutting and snow removal. Adding attachments to the machines makes them all that much more versatile. In a recent CASE LIVE presentation, “Understanding Auxiliary Hydraulics and Attachment Settings,” product […]
IFPE Download: CASE introduces new compact dozer loader
CASE Construction Equipment introduced the new DL550B — the industry’s first fully integrated compact dozer loader — at Conexpo/IFPE 2020. Unveiled three years ago as a concept machine named “Project Minotaur,” the DL550B leverages the footprint of a compact track loader (CTL) with the chassis-integrated C-frame and blade of a dozer. It creates a powerful […]