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7 Key Considerations When Choosing a Skid Steer Loader

When it comes time to shop for a new skid steer loader, whether it's brand new or just new to you, the various options out there can be overwhelming -- especially if you are still relatively new to the world of compact machines. In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to talk about 7 key considerations you should make when selecting a skid steer loader.

Hydraulic Equipment for Deconstruction and Demolition

Both demolition and deconstruction make extensive use of hydraulic equipment to get the job done. This Shop Talk Blog post will explore how hydraulic equipment is used in this particular industry,

Skid Steer Loaders in Agriculture

Even though the first skid steers were marketed to farmers, their market has expanded to the point that they are even more commonly used in construction, demolition, and landscaping operations. However, skid steers are still vital pieces of equipment in the agricultural industry. Skid steer loaders have a long and interesting history that began when a turkey breeder needed a effective way to keep his two-story barn clean. Now skid steer loaders have found so many different uses they've been nicknamed the "swiss army knives" of the compact equipment world.  In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to discuss the many different uses of skid steer loaders in agriculture.

Takeuchi Trivia

At Texas Final Drive, we sell quite a few Takeuchi final drives and hydraulic motors. We discovered some interesting facts worth sharing after doing some background research on Takeuchi . In this Shop Talk Blog post, you will find out the relationship between Takeuchi and the Berlin Wall, how the words "soil" and "water" were important in its founding, and how Takeuchi grew to become a worldwide manufacturer of construction equipment .

How Much Do You Know about CASE Construction Equipment?

CASE Equipment 175th Anniversary

This year marks the 175th anniversary of CASE Construction Equipment, a major leader in the manufacture and innovative design of construction equipment. In this Shop Talk Blog post, you'll learn a bit more about the history of this company -- including the story behind the original mascot and CASE's connection to both New Holland and Fiat.

Daily Maintenance for Skid Steer Loaders

Extending Useful Life of Your Skid Steer

 

Did you know that daily maintenance is the key to extending the useful life of your skid steer?  While simply daily steps may not seem like much, they add up to a great deal of savings in repairs and machine down-time regardless of whether a Bobcat or Terex skid steer loader.  In this Shop Talk Blog post, we are going to review the daily maintenance tasks that need to be followed if you want the skid steers in your fleet to be as efficient and productive as possible.

 

 

 

 

Skid Steers Turned Deadly?

Stupidity and Inexperience = Skid Steers Danger!

 

Skid steers are among the most popular compact equipment machines on the market today, but lack of attention, inexperience, and stupidity can quickly turn such a useful machine into something deadly. In this Shop Talk blog post, we are going to discuss the recent spate of fatal accidents involving skid steers, whether or not skid steers are inherently dangerous, and a list of excellent resources for promoting skid steer safety.

 

 

Excavator Tires Versus Tracks: Which Has the Best Traction?

 Excavators Traction, Tracks, and Tires

 

 

Which has the best traction for excavation equipment:  tires or tracks?  The answer to that question is not as easy as it might seem.  In this Shop Talk blog post, we are going to take a look the subject of traction, tracks, and tires, beginning with a discussion about the coefficient of traction.

 

 

 


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7 Quick Tips for Skid Steer Maintenance in Extreme Weather


Skid Steers and Aggressive Weather

Skid-steers are going to need a different type of maintenance when faced with extreme weather, whether its extreme heat or extreme cold.  In this blog post, we are going to give you some tips on how to keep your skid-steer loader running well even in aggressive weather.


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Skid Steer Motion and Hydraulic Motors

by Regina M. Dick | Feb 08, 2017 |

Heavy Equipment 101, Skid Steers, Excavators

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Skid Steer Loader Popularity

Skid steers, also known as skid loaders and skid steer loaders, have been around since the late 1950s.  They are among the most versatile pieces of construction and landscaping equipment on the market today, and their popularity has not waned over the years. In this bog post, we are going to talk about hydraulic motors and how skid steers move.

 


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