Hands-on Earthmoving

Hands-On Earthmoving
On Site with Bobcat's Biggest...and "Remotest"
Operators Scott Mennenga and Chris Tomblin run two new Bobcat products — the S330 loader and the radio-remote-control system
3/1/2008
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Rave Review for Komatsu's D51
After half a day on this new dozer, professional operator Jim Schultheis came away impressed with its power, controllability and operator amenities
8/1/2007
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On-Earthmoving
Ditch Witch XT1600 Combines Functions of Mini-Excavator and Tool-Carrier
Local 150 instructor/operator Scott Mennenga finds this versatile,new Ditch Witch strong, stable and convenient to operate
4/1/2007
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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The Gehl 7810E Skid-Steer Loader has the Power to Handle Large Attachments
Gehl's 7810E has the capacity to handle big buckets and serious attachments, yet maintains skid-steer nimbleness
3/1/2007
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Yanmar's CBL40 Compact Backhoe Loader Earns "Multi-Tasker" Title
Professional operator Frank Bogden tests the capabilities of Yanmar's new compact backhoe-loader and tells us what he thinks
7/1/2006
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Mini-Excavator Gains "Real-Machine" Status
Caterpillar's new 304C CR mini-excavator received good reviews from an excellent operator who admits he's "from the old school"
6/1/2006
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Ingersoll Rand's WL-440 Compact Wheel Loader Keeps Up with a Pro
Professional operator Tom Rush gives the Ingersoll Rand WL-440 compact wheel loader a workout and offers his opinions
4/1/2006
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Deere's New 872D Pleases Operators
This big motor grader gets good reviews from a couple of pros
10/1/2005
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
48-Minute Operation Changes Cat's Personality
That's how long it took to transform a Caterpillar 236 skid-steer into a real, mud-slinging crawler tractor
8/1/2005
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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Rediscovering The Wheeled Excavator's Versatility
This new Hyundai did everything professional operator Gene Held asked of it
4/1/2005
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Hands-On Earthmoving
Entry-Level "Combination" Has Plenty of Features
This basic 14-foot backhoe-loader from New Holland impresses our professional operator with its performance and in-cab conveniences
3/1/2005
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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Double-Duty for Cat's 930G Wheel Loader
Caterpillar's newest loader is designed to combine dedicated-loader productivity and tool-carrier versatility. We'll give you our professional operator's opinion
1/1/2005
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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Komatsu's Hydrostatic System Offers Greater Control
Local 150 instructor and professional equipment operator Jim Minyard likes the power and capability of the new Komatsu WA200-5 wheel loader
10/1/2004
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

Cover Story: Hands-On Earthmoving
The Pros Appraise Excavator Design Concepts
Local 150 operators give their opinions on Bobcat's conventional and zero-house-swing (ZHS) designs
6/1/2004
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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D6N's Standout Traits: Balance and Power
With differential steering, six-way blade, air-suspension seat and plenty of horsepower, Cat's D6N proves its mettle to a very good operator
4/1/2004
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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Small in Size, Big on Features
Volvo's L20B compact wheel loader exhibits a refined, thoughtful design
2/1/2004
By Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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Deere's 710G Blends Muscles and Manners
Professional operator Gene Held says this new backhoe-loader has power to spare and uncommonly smooth hydraulics
11/1/2003
By Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief and Walt Moore, Senior Editor

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