A contractor in the US state of California is using skid steer loaders from Volvo CE to help in its line painting operations. The machines are being used to carry out major road marking projects in Southern California.
The first machine bought by the firm has been used on the I-5 highway. Driving along the centre double line, the skid steer loader is used to remove the reflective pavement markers from the asphalt and pop them into the 1.5m bucket. To boost performance, contractor Payco's industrial team
Wakeham Equipment is now offering attachments and machine forms for skid steer loaders. The new 2.235m grade trimmer features replaceable carbide teeth and a flip-up cover that throws material forward in low spots. Designed to increase productivity, this unit has been in the development and product testing for the last year. The unit can trim through hard packed clay as well as a mixture of hard sand, clay and rock, leaving a perfect grade thanks to the easily upgraded Leica Power grade system. This snap on
Bobcat is launching the new WS-SL20 self-levelling wheel saw. This hydraulic attachment is approved for use on the Bobcat S630, S650, S770 and S850 skid-steer loaders; the T590, T650, T770 and T870 compact track loaders and the A770 all-wheel steer loader.
The new saw is designed to cut through asphalt, rock and concrete surfaces efficiently. It has a variable segment design, which allows the user to quickly change the width of the wheel onsite, instead of replacing the complete wheel in a workshop. This
Bobcat has a new range of backhoe loaders aimed at the Middle East and Africa. The four models are the B700, B730, B750 and B780 and offer a choice of different specifications for diverse applications in duties such as construction, utility, rental, roadworks, demolition and excavation.
All four models are powered by a Perkins diesel with direct fuel injection that delivers 74.5kW at 2200rpm and maximum torque of 408Nm at 1350rpm. The engine features a high-quality filtration system for longer life, and
