The Ultimate Guide to Using Small Articulated Loaders in Snow Removal
Small articulated loaders are nimble, capable machines well suited for snow removal if they are properly configured. Here’s how to do that. Cold Weather Maintenance Start with a late-season inspection before the cold weather arrives. Check all fittings,…
Video Walkaround: Inside Yanmar’s V7 Compact Wheel Loader
Compact Equipment’s latest Machine Heads episode puts the spotlight on Yanmar’s newest compact wheel loader — the V7. Filmed during Yanmar’s 2025 Media Days at the EVO Center in Acworth, Georgia, the video offers a detailed look at how the V7 fits into…
A Deep Dive into Yanmar’s Recently Completed Compact Equipment Lineup
Yanmar North America recently announced it has a freshly minted fleet of red compact equipment ready for rental or purchase. I saw these machines lined up under the Georgia sun in early June. Track loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, crawler…
New Holland Construction Unveils W100D Compact Wheel Loader
New Holland Construction just released its new W100D compact wheel loader — marking the next generation of the brand’s compact wheel loaders. The company said the new model redefines the operator experience with a fully redesigned cab built for a…
Clean Scapes Landscaping Finds Versatility in Compact Articulated Loaders for Urban Tree Care Work
Material handling in urban tree care presents unique challenges, particularly when working around high-end commercial properties and golf courses. Clean Scapes Landscaping, a Texas-based landscape and arborist company, has found success using compact…
Intrepid Loaders USA Debuts KM180 Tele: A Small Articulated Loader with Reach
Miniloaders.com Expands Intrepid Line with Another Telescoping SAL Intrepid Loaders USA just added a new machine to its compact wheel loader lineup: the Intrepid KM180 Tele. Built in Belgium and distributed through Miniloaders.com, the KM180 Tele is the…
Case Unveils 12EV Remote Control Electric Compact Wheel Loader Concept
At bauma 2025, Case Construction Equipment revealed the eCWL 12EV Impact concept — a futuristic take on compact wheel loaders. The brand also just announced a suite of new compact wheel loader machines and updates tailored for North American landscaping…
Case Releases Equipment Designed to Address Landscaping Challenges
‘Tis the season for landscaping! To assist crews in their work, Case Construction Equipment has announced a new bundle of machines and machine upgrades aimed at helping landscaping crews get more jobs done — and more efficiently. Case said…
Navigating Tight Spaces: G&R Groundworks turns to Yanmar C12R-C Dumper
G&R Groundworks, a specialist in excavation and utility projects, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Yanmar C12R-C compact dumper, improving its ability to navigate tight spaces in residential areas and narrow footpaths. The…
The Top 10 Equipment Breakthroughs to See at bauma 2025: A Show Preview
The Compact Equipment crew recently got the awesome opportunity to visit bauma‘s Media Dialogue in Munich in late February. This tradeshow pre-event brought together journalists and industry experts from all of the world for rapid-fire meetings…
Find Out What’s New (or at Least Newish) in the Compact Wheel Loader Market
Compact wheel loaders continue to attract the attention of American equipment pros, with U.S. sales annually exceeding 7,000 units. Their popularity is due in large part to their nimbleness, attachment versatility, high lift, light footprint, tire/fuel…
Video: Discussing Vermeer’s Small Articulated Loaders with Expert Trevor Koolmees
In the latest Machine Heads Interviews, Wayne Grayson sits down with Trevor Koolmees of Vermeer to explore its small articulated loader (SAL) lineup. With four models tailored for tree care, landscaping and light construction, Vermeer’s SALs combine…