COMPACT EQUIPMENT

Welcome to the compact equipment blog. This is the place to get together and discuss compact construction equipment. We are talking Skid Steers, Excavators (mostly 16 ton and under), small Dozers, Tractor Loader Backhoes, etc. Maybe you have a question about servicing your Gray market Yanmar excavator, or installing rubber tracks on your Bobcat T300. We can pool our resources together to help each other out. Let me know if you have any suggestions on how to improve the Blog. Thanks The GURU

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Mustang/Gehl announces new Vertical lift 2700V / V270

WEST BEND, WI - Mustang announced the new model 2700V vertical lift skid steer loader.

Key features of the 2700V loader include:

  • Yanmar Tier III 84-hp, turbocharged diesel engine
  • Rated operating capacity of 2,700 lbs.
  • Vertical-lift boom offers stability and more 130" of lift height
  • The New vertical-lift boom provides excellent forward reach at dumptruck/trailer loading and dumping heights.
  • A long wheelbase and for more stability and better weight distribution..
  • Newly designed cab features superior ergonomics for operator comfort.
  • Electronic engine control and foot throttle allow reduction of sound levels and fuel consumption.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Foreign Invasion?

Doosan has taken over Bobcat: http://www.bobcat.com/publicadmin/viewArticle.html?id=9342

Terex has taken over ASV: http://www.asvi.com/press_release_detail.cfm?NewsID=159

Manitou has taken over Gehl/Mustang: http://www.forbes.com/2008/09/08/gehl-manitou-closer-markets-equity-cx_lal_0908markets39.html

Fiat has taken over Case/New Holland:

Is this the beginning of the end for US manufacturing of construction equipment?

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