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Skid steer loader attachments offer versatility

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
February 23, 2012 Read time: 1 min
1599 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 265 Leica Power grade system. This snap on/off system comes standard with a tri-sonic sensor that can read from string-lines, kerbs, the ground or matching grades.

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