OTR Expands Nationwide Footprint with a New Phoenix Location
OTR Engineered Solutions' (OTR) Phoenix facility is officially open for business. The company recently announced that its new location is now fully operational -- strengthening its nationwide footprint and expanding fast, reliable service for customers…
OTR Debuts Prowler Utility Vehicle Tire for Turf and Hard Surfaces
OTR Engineered Solutions has expanded its Prowler tire line with a new 25×10-12 size designed for modern utility vehicles (UTVs). This tire brings together turf protection, quiet ride quality and hard-surface durability — a rare mix for operators…
Mattracks Expands RT Track Family with New RT60 and RT80 Systems
Undercarriage expert Mattracks has introduced two new rubber track conversion systems — the RT60 and RT80 — designed for small articulated loaders or SALs and other small machines like trenchers and skid steers. These additions expand the company’s RT…
AI on Alert: Leica’s Xsight360 Boosts Jobsite Safety with Visual Detection Tech
Leica and Presien Team Up to Offer an Impressive Situational Safety System Compact equipment works close to people. That’s part of its appeal — and part of the risk. Whether it’s a skid steer turning into a blind spot or a mini excavator backing near a…
Ignite Attachments Expands with Compact Equipment Parts Line
Direct-to-Consumer Manufacturer Enters Wear Parts and Consumables Market Ignite Attachments has expanded beyond attachments. The Minnesota-based company now offers a full line of compact equipment parts and consumables. From flat-free skid steer tires to…
Lesser Specs: Understanding the Numbers that Define Your Machine’s Power, Performance and Limitations
Horsepower. Lift capacity. Price. Maybe hydraulic flow and pressure. These are often the only specs that potential buyers ask their equipment dealers. If they’re the only specs that matter, why do OEMs list so many other specs? And how does a savvy buyer…
Horsepower vs. Torque: What Really Matters in Compact Equipment?
Horsepower. It’s the number everyone wants to talk about. Walk around a trade show or jobsite and you’ll hear it right away: “How much hp does it have?” It’s a fair question and one that’s been drilled into our heads for years as the benchmark of…
Trick-Down Tech: The Impressive Automation, Analytics and Operational Systems Migrating to Smaller Machines
It takes money to develop technology, and those R&D costs are better applied to large equipment that costs more. Eventually the R&D investment is amortized and the cost of adding the feature drops significantly. It’s still not zero dollars…
Parker Launches First Mobile Electrification Technology Center Program in North America
The transition to electric-powered compact equipment just got another boost. Parker Hannifin’s Motion Systems Group has launched the first certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center (METC) program in North America. The initiative marks a…
Curtis Launches Air Conditioning Units for Kubota’s RTV-X Crew, X1140 and X1130 Utility Vehicle Cabs
Curtis Industries is an aftermarket manufacturer of cabs, air conditioning units, attachments, windshields and various accessories for all types of compact equipment, including tractors, utility vehicles, mowers and onward. The company always engineers…
Excavator Parts Direct Unveils $12M U.S. Growth Plan
Excavator Parts Direct (EPD) has some big plans for 2025 and beyond. The excavator undercarriage parts and rubber tracks manufacturer recently unveiled ambitious plans to expand its growth in the U.S. market through various investments. Part of those…
OTR and P.S.I. Integrate Tire Pressure Monitoring Tech into Off-Road Tires
OTR Engineered Solutions and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) are teaming up to bring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to the off-road market. This collaboration integrates P.S.I.’s TireView system into OTR’s pneumatic tire and wheel…