Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Compact Equipment’s 2021 Year In Review
Is it just me or did 2021 come and go in the blink of an eye? While I catch my breath, let’s recap some big things that happened at Compact Equipment. We brought back the Spec Guide. 2020 threw a bit of a wrench in our plans, leading us to skip…
Yanmar Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Four Purpose-Built Wheel Loaders to Overcome Challenging Conditions Since its inception in 1912, Yanmar’s core business has been the production of engines. Following the introduction of the walk-behind dozer in 1967, Yanmar understood the need for even…
Wacker Neuson Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
A Full Line of Articulated, All-Wheel Steer and Telescopic Wheel Loaders Wacker Neuson first introduced wheel loaders to the North American market in 2007, after the machines experienced popularity in the European construction and agriculture segments.…
Volvo Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Seven Models Purpose-Built for Efficiency and Versatility Volvo Construction Equipment’s first wheel loader — and one of the first wheel loaders in the world — was created in 1954. Compact models were added to the lineup in 1990. In 2019, Volvo announced…
Takeuchi Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Three Compact Wheel Loaders Designed to Deliver Power and Precision Takeuchi manufacturing began in 1963 and has been a pioneer in the compact equipment industry ever since. Takeuchi developed one of the world’s first compact excavators in 1970, and the…
SDLG Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
A Compact Wheel Loader Built to Handle Tough Applications SDLG is one of the world’s top sellers of wheel loaders. In 2013, the brand was introduced to North America, already having proven itself in many other international markets. The company has been…
New Holland Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Compact Wheel Loaders at Home in Tight Spaces and in Tough Terrain While compact in size, New Holland C Series compact wheel loaders deliver big power, high performance and outstanding stability, letting you handle everything from lifting heavy loads of…
Mustang by Manitou Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Plenty of Power and Maneuverability Packed into Compact Machines Mustang by Manitou began in the 19th century as the Owatonna Mfg. Co. Starting as an agricultural implement manufacturer, Mustang by Manitou has since grown into a 21st century compact…
Kubota Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Two New Models withImpressive Visibility and Maneuverability Kubota’s highly versatile R Series wheel loaders, which consist of the R430 as well as the recently announced R540 and R640, are all equipped with features to offer visibility, power and…
John Deere Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
The 244L, 324L and 344L Models Come with the Exclusive Articulation Plus Steering System John Deere has been offering compact wheel loaders to handle a variety of jobsite conditions for more than 30 years. John Deere entered the compact wheel loader…
JCB Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Two Units Designed with Extensive Customer Input JCB’s loader heritage dates back to the 1940s with the Major Loader. Today, the company offers seven wheel loader models in North America and numerous configurations. The JCB range includes two compact…
Hitachi Wheel Loaders Summarized — 2021 Spec Guide
Four Models Complete the Company’s Compact Wheel Loader Lineup Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. first released its new Hitachi branded wheel loaders in 2018. The brand is gaining traction in the North American market, having added the…