Blue Diamond’s Breakthrough Heavy Duty Cutter Slashes Entry Price to Open Front Design
In this episode of Machine Heads, Wayne sits down with Blue Diamond Attachments’ Kevin Murphy to discuss the company’s breakthrough Heavy Duty Open Front Brush Cutter. For years, brush cutter customers have been stuck between choosing expensive, high-end open front design cutters designed for extreme, production-level environments or more budget-friendly, but less capable closed front designs. Blue Diamond’s new Heavy Duty cutter is here to fill the gap with an open front cutter that comes in at half the cost of other open front designs. Wayne and Kevin talk about the capability of this new attachment, how Blue Diamond was able to engineer the cost savings, and the productivity gains you can expect from this brush cutter. Dig in.
Skid Steers & Track Loaders
Blue Diamond’s New Heavy Duty Open Front Brush Cutter Hits the Sweet Spot
Blue Diamond’s new Heavy Duty Open Front Brush Cutter is here to fill a huge gap in the brush cutter market. Rather than make customers choose between more expensive production-level cutters they don’t need and budget-friendly closed front cutters that aren’t productive enough, Blue Diamond reimagined the open front cutters design entirely. Here’s how they did it and what kind of cost savings you can expect.
Vermeer's New Mini Loaders Are a Big Deal for Jobs in Small Spots
The mini skid steer market continues its expansion with four new loaders from Vermeer. In this episode of Machine Heads, Wayne takes a look at the new ML-Series loaders: the ML80, ML100, ML130, and ML150.
JCB Explains its Two Largest Compact Loaders Yet: the 400T and 4TS-8T Teleskid
In this episode of Machine Heads, Wayne sits down with Lee Tice of JCB to discuss the company's latest compact loaders. These represent JCB's largest compact track loaders to date with a powerful 109-hp engine.
John Deere Goes Big With New P-Tier 330 and 334 Skid Steers
Wayne sits down with Emily Pagura of John Deere to discuss the state of the skid steer loader category in 2025 and the new P-Tier models including the large-frame 330 and 334.
How Kubota Keeps Skid Steer Shopping Simple with Two Models
Wayne sits down with Jerry Corder of Kubota to discuss how Kubota keeps their streamlined, two-model lineup simple while examining why skid steers remain the best compact loader for many jobs.
Takeuchi TL11R3 Compact Track Loader Walkaround
Take a walkaround of Takeuchi's newest compact track loader, the TL11R3, with regional product manager David Caldwell. This machine introduces electric-over-hydraulic (EH) controls and a redesigned undercarriage.
Walkaround: Yanmar's TL100VS Compact Track Loader
Get an exclusive walkaround of the TL100VS compact track loader with Peter Ovrebo, Yanmar CE's director of product management. The heavyweight in Yanmar's CTL lineup packing 103.5 hp and 3,780-lb ROC.
Breaking Down Caterpillar's Skid Steer Loader Lineup Refresh
Wayne sits down with Dante Thomas of Caterpillar to discuss the state of the skid steer loader category in 2025 and Cat's recently refreshed lineup with new model names and latest features.
Excavators
How Tiltrotators Maximize Your Compact Excavator's Potential with Engcon's Nick Bacon
Nick Bacon of Engcon discusses the investment and benefits of a tiltrotator, including how it makes compact excavator operators faster and more precise, plus each Engcon tiltrotator model for compact excavators.
The Ultimate Compact Excavator Upgrade: Is a Tiltrotator Worth It?
Wayne takes you through the basics on tiltrotators for compact excavators, explains the benefits to operators and business owners, and provides an overview of available models from Rototilt and Engcon.
Develon Is All In: Revamped Brand Has New DTL35 CTL, DX17Z-7 Mini Hex and All the Momentum
Following the 2021 sale of Doosan Infracore to HD Hyundai, we examine how the transition from Doosan to Develon is going and the role their latest machines play in brand growth.
Discussing the Electric TB20E Compact Excavator with Takeuchi's David Caldwell
As part of our in-depth look at the electric compact excavator market, we talk with Takeuchi US's David Caldwell about the TB20E. Learn about capabilities, battery life, and versatile charging options.
Mini Skid Steers
Ditch Witch Mini Skid Steers Set Themselves Apart With This One Characteristic
On this episode of Machine Heads Interviews, Wayne sits down with Brant Kukuk of Ditch Witch to discuss the mini skid steer category and Ditch Witch's broad lineup of machines.
Toro Created the Mini Skid Steer. Here's How its Fending Off A Ton of New Competition
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 and Kubota's popular SCL1000.
Drum Mulchers
Forestry-Grade Mulching: Discussing the ASV Drum Mulcher Lineup with ASV's Buck Storlie
Buck Storlie of ASV discusses forestry-grade mulching and how compact track loaders can tackle vegetation applications with drum mulchers or brush cutters.
No Compromise Mulching: Talking Loftness Battle Ax Drum Mulchers with Tryg Waterhouse of Loftness
Loftness's Battle Ax lineup offers no compromise mulching with depth gauge and two-stage cutting chamber design. Learn about carbide teeth and fully processed material.
Don't Buy a Drum Mulcher for Your CTL Until You Watch This
Drum mulchers have become the centerpiece of many land management operations. We break down everything you need to consider before making an investment in a drum mulcher.
Utility Vehicles
Kubota's RTX-X1130 and RTV-X Utility Vehicles + New ProKonvert Bed
We examine Kubota's RTV-X1140 with the K-Vertible cargo system and unveil their new RTV-X lineup including the new ProKonvert bed option.
Events & Tradeshows
The Construction Equipment That Made Trucks Fly at the 2024 Monster Jam World Finals
We hit the road for an inside look at the 2024 Monster Jam World Finals and the JCB construction equipment that makes the massive event possible.
Meet the Women Behind Caterpillar's All-Female Operator Competition
We attended Caterpillar's Women in Construction Celebration with 18 female operators competing in equipment skills tests and networking events.
The Best Construction and Ag Equipment Booths at CES 2024
CES 2024 provided exciting tech narrative with 4,300+ exhibitors. We highlight the best construction and agriculture equipment booths showcasing innovation.
Technology
The Cat Command Trailer Visits Compact Equipment's Offices
Caterpillar's impressive non-line-of-sight remote control system—the Cat Command Trailer—is a portable cab/office for equipment operation.
How Bobcat Is Shaping the Future of Compact Construction Equipment With Electric and AR Innovation
Bobcat has raced to the forefront of bleeding edge compact equipment technology with electric and AR innovations leading the industry forward.
Discussing How Bobcat Is Accelerating Compact Equipment Innovation with VP Joel Honeyman
Wayne sits down with Bobcat VP of Global Innovation Joel Honeyman to discuss Bobcat's latest appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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