LM Reports: Compact equipment

1 Feb, 2006 By: Curt Harler Landscape Management

Compact equipment roundup

Boxer

The Boxer Brute's smaller stature (42.5 in. wide, 69 long, and 49 high) allows it access to any project. The 27-hp Kohler Command Pro boasts 875 lbs. operating capacity, 30% more than any other wheeled unit. It can handle all full-size attachments, including a 36-in. auger, with ease. It travels at a full 4.5 mph speed, with a ground clearance of 5.6 in. Based on 10 years of industry research, it has a ride on plate, finger-tip controls, a crawl speed valve and a safety stop plate.

For more information contact Boxer at 800/476-9673 or www.boxerequipment.com/
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Caterpillar

New line of mini excavators, the C-Series has 22% more digging force and greater than 10% more stick digging force than the previous models. Increased lift capacities add to versatility and flexibility. The 301.6C and the 301.8C have 18.1 hp, increased hydraulic flow and pressure. The engine meets US EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II emissions standards. New, variable displacement hydraulic pump eliminates stalling and enables the excavators to dig through the toughest conditions. Operating weight of the excavators is 3,792 lbs. (1,720 kg) when equipped with a cab and 3,548 lbs. (1,610 kg) with a canopy. 500-hour oil and filter change interval helps keep operating costs down. Independent swing boom lets machine work next to a wall or obstruction. 200-degree bucket rotation ensures good material retention at height as well as flat trenching capability.

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For more information contact Caterpillar at 888/OWN-A-CAT or www.cat.com/
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Dingo

The Toro Dingo TX 420 compact utility loader is powered by a 20-hp Kohler air-cooled engine It offers 35 quick-change attachments: auger, trencher, vibratory plow, hydraulic breaker, backhoe, leveler, tiller, cultivator, hydraulic blade, power box rake, adjustable forks, tree forks, two-stage snow thrower, rotary broom, buckets. They make it ideal for applications such as tree planting, material hauling and handling, preparing seedbeds, pond building, constructing decks and fences, demolishing structures, and installing irrigation systems.

For more information contact Toro at 800/344-8676 or www.toro.com/
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John Deere

Ranging in size from 3-5 metric tons, the 30-hp 35D, with 10-ft. dig depth; and the 40-hp 50D (shown) with 11.75-ft. depth, are zero-tail-swing compact excavators. They provide reduced cycle times and better comfort with updated controls and cab. Lower operating costs come from the auto-idle, plus 500-hour engine oil change, 500-hour greasing, and 2,000-hour hydraulic oil change intervals. The D-Series is powered by Yanmar large displacement, Tier II-compliant engines. Worksite Pro attachments for the 35C and 50C work with these machines.

For more information contact John Deere at 800/537-8233 or www.deere.com/
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