Videos

Caterpillar’s GIANT-SIZED 285 & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar’s 285s are imposing pieces of iron, fitted with unique dozer-style undercarriages, impressive rated operating capacities (4,816 lbs on the 285 XE) and the option of the industry’s-only scarifier attachment off the back.

Develon Is All In: Revamped Brand Has New DTL35 CTL, DX17Z-7 Mini Hex and All the Momentum

We’re taking a look at how the transition from Doosan to Develon is going and the important role Develon’s latest machines — the DTL35 compact track loader and DX17Z-7 mini excavator.

Manitou Is Swinging Big in the U.S. with New V-Series Skid Steers, VT-Series CTLs

Manitou is a very interesting story in the white hot compact equipment market of today. In this latest episode of Machine Heads, we take a look at Manitou’s dual-brand strategy and its renewed investment in the U.S. market through its new V-Series skid steers and VT-Series compact track loaders—the company’s first white sheet redesign in more than a decade.

How Deere Brought Huge Hydraulic HP to New 334 P-Tier Skid Steer and 335 P-Tier CTL

In the latest episode of Machine Heads, we go deep into the engineering behind Deere’s latest and largest compact loaders. The new 334 P-Tier Skid Steer and 335 P-Tier compact track loaders are built specifically for use with high-flow attachments.

Detailing Kioti’s TL750 Compact Track Loader with Expert Justin Moe

The Compact Equipment crew recently got invited down to Raleigh, N.C., to the Raleigh Convention Center to enjoy the global machine maker’s 2023 dealer meeting. On November 11, Kioti held its outdoor ride-n-drive at Phillips Farms of Cary, N.C. The setup was expansive, but we still found Justin Moe, product manager, construction division, Kioti Tractor, to give us a rundown of the company’s hottest new product.

Bobcat’s Platinum Edition T76 Compact Track Loader

Bobcat had one of the best booths at World of Concrete 2024. There was electric equipment, concrete attachments, compaction machinery, compressors and all the usually awesomeness from Bobcat (wheel loaders, mini excavators, mini track loaders, you get the idea). The one unit that really caught our collective eye was Bobcat’s Platinum edition T76 compact track loader.

Is It Finally Time to Buy an ELECTRIC Compact Excavator?

Five years into the era of electric compact construction equipment, should you consider buying or renting an electric compact excavator? Compact Equipment’s Wayne Grayson gives you a crash course in everything you need to know about the state of electric compact excavators, their price premiums and a look at specific models.

Discussing the Electric TB20E Compact Excavator with Takeuchi’s David Caldwell

As part of our in-depth look at the state of the electric compact excavator market, we talked with Takeuchi US’s David Caldwell about the company’s first electric excavator, the TB20E.

Electric Compact Excavator Deep Dive with Volvo’s Darren Ashton

We had lots of questions about the state of electric compact excavators. Thankfully, Volvo CE’s Darren Ashton was kind of enough to sit down and talk us through who and what these machines are for in their current state.

Toro Created the Mini Skid Steer. Here’s How its Fending Off A Ton of New Competition

The latest episode of Machine Heads, we spotlight Toro’s significant impact on the mini skid steer category, a segment that has seen explosive growth and increasing competition over the last decade.

Case CE’s TL100 Mini Skid Steer is a Pilot-Controlled and Powerfully Balanced Machine

We explore Case’s approach to the mini skid steer and the features Case felt were the most important to get right in a market entry machine like the TL100.

How the Kubota SCL-1000 Reignited the Mini Skid Steer Category

On this episode of Machine Heads Interviews, Wayne sits down with Jerry Corder of Kubota to discuss the mini skid steer category of machines and Kubota’s popular SCL1000.

Forestry-Grade Mulching: Discussing the ASV Drum Mulcher Lineup with ASV’s Buck Storlie

Fitted with tracks and the ability to switch attachments, compact track loaders are amazing land management machines that can tackle all types of vegetation apps with the right implements — mower, tree spade, stump grinder, sod roller, root grapple, sprayer and (the focus of this Machine Heads video) drum mulchers or brush cutters.

No Compromise Mulching: Talking Loftness Battle Ax Drum Mulchers with Tryg Waterhouse of Loftness

Loftness’s Battle Ax lineup of drum mulchers seek to offer a no compromise tool. Set apart from other mulchers thanks to their depth gauge and two-stage cutting chamber design, the Battle Ax allows for the use of long-lasting carbide teeth with more fully processed material. Compact Equipment’s Wayne Grayson sits down with Tryg Waterhouse of Loftness for everything you need to know about Battle Ax drum mulchers.

Don’t Buy a Drum Mulcher for Your CTL Until You Watch This

Drum mulchers have become the centerpiece of many land management operations. If you’re looking to invest in one of these powerful tools, there’s a lot to consider in order to find the mulcher that fits your machine and your specific needs. We break it all down right here.

Kubota’s RTX-X1130 and RTV-X Utility Vehicles + New ProKonvert Bed

Way back in 2015, we remember attending Kubota’s annual dealer meeting where it launched its RTV-X1140 utility vehicle — engineered with the “K-Vertible” cargo conversion system — which transforms the RTV-X1140 from two seats and a giant cargo bed to four seats and a small cargo bed. I’ve always been a big fan of that unit, which Kubota still sells today. At World of Concrete in late January 2024, Kubota unveiled another cool convertible cargo bed idea — the ProKonvert bed — which will be an option on its new RTV-X lineup and standard on the new RTV-X1130

The Construction Equipment That Made Trucks Fly at the 2024 Monster Jam World Finals

Compact Equipment’s Machine Heads hits the road for an inside look at the 2024 Monster Jam World Finals and the JCB construction equipment that makes the massive event possible. Dirt work, huge jumps, back flips, and crashes? Yes, please.

Meet the Women Behind Caterpillar’s All-Female Operator Competition

The Compact Equipment crew had the honor of attending Caterpillar’s first Women in Construction Celebration March 13-14 in Clayton, North Carolina. Cat dealers invited 18 female equipment operators from around the United States and two from Brazil to Cat’s Edward J. Rapp Customer and Training Center to compete in equipment skills tests, learn about the latest industry trends and network with peers.

The Best Construction and Ag Equipment Booths at CES 2024

CES 2024 provided an exciting tech narrative for the world of construction and agriculture equipment. With 4,300+ exhibitors, including a record 1,400+ startups from around the globe, CES showcased the innovative trends shaping tomorrow and solving the world’s most pressing challenges, including construction equipment.

The Cat Command Trailer Visits Compact Equipment’s Offices

A typical Tuesday in the office turned into an awesome operational day for Compact Equipment publisher Keith Gribbins. The good folks at Caterpillar contacted us to share that they were in town promoting the Cat Command Trailer, an impressive non-line-of-sight remote control system housed within a portable cab/office.

How Bobcat Is Shaping the Future of Compact Construction Equipment With Electric and AR Innovation

Over the last several years, Bobcat has raced to the forefront of bleeding edge compact equipment technology. In this episode of Machine Heads, Compact Equipment video editor Wayne Grayson explains how Bobcat established such a blistering pace of innovation and the potential impacts of the products and prototypes the company is releasing.

Discussing How Bobcat Is Accelerating Compact Equipment Innovation with VP Joel Honeyman

In this interview episode of Machine Heads from Compact Equipment, video editor Wayne Grayson sits down for a conversation with Bobcat VP of Global Innovation Joel Honeyman. Wayne and Joel discuss Bobcat’s latest appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show.

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