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LCN's 2008 Annual Equipment Review10-08-08 | News



LCN's 2008 Annual Equipment Review:
Loaders, Backhoes & Tractors

When your job calls for the excavation of dirt and soil, there are a of factors to consider. As backbreaking as the job can be, there are a number of machines on the market that make earth-moving hassle free. Navigating the market of loaders, tractors and attachments can be a daunting task, however, for your landscape business. Since 72 percent of LCN readers are charged with purchasing equipment, for our ?EUR??,,????'??Equipment Review?EUR??,,????'?? Issue we gathered a number of these machines, grouped by compact loaders and backhoes/tractors each with the vital information you need to help you make an informed purchase.

Mini Loaders

Mini loaders are ideal for hard to reach job sites. When you can?EUR??,,????'???t get a full size tractor or even compact loader, these will get the job done.

Bobcat??????oe








Model No: MT55 Mini Track Loader
Engine and Horsepower: 23.5 HP
SAE Load Capacity: 680 lbs.
Weight: 2,696 lbs.
Height: 49.1?EUR??,,????'??
Length: 72.4?EUR??,,????'??
Width: 44?EUR??,,????'?? (with bucket)
Accessories: Ride-on platform; attachment control kit; Bobcat mini track loader; catalytic exhaust purifier; light kit; radiator screen.
Special Features: Easy-to-use instrument panel; a multifunction handle to control the speed and direction of the hydrostatic drive.
Warranty: Free parts and labor to repair any problems due to defects in material or workmanship for the first 12 months, no matter how many total hours of use
Cost: MSRP $18,500

The Toro Company








Model No: TX525 Wide Track
Engine & Horsepower: 25 HP Kubota diesel engine
SAE Load Capacity: 553 lbs.
Weight: 2127 lbs.
Height: 46.1?EUR??,,????'??
Length: 92?EUR??,,????'??
Width: 40.5?EUR??,,????'??
Accessories: Optional TX Platform
Special Features: Compatible with Toro?EUR??,,????'???s 35-plus compact utility loader attachments. The auxiliary hydraulics provide power in the toughest soil conditions by pumping 24 hydraulic hp to the attachment. Four independent hydraulic pumps, the TX 525 Wide Track delivers 16.9 gpm of flow to each track, 13.8 gpm to the auxiliary, and 6 gpm to the loader arm.
Warranty: 1 year, 1,000 hours and 2 years on the engine
Cost: $21,759

Compact Loaders:

For medium-size jobs look to compact loaders. They will cut down on man-hours without requiring the need for bulky and more expensive equipment.

Case








Model No: 400 Series skid steers
Engine and Horsepower: Case 422/M2 / Gross HP 51 ?EUR??,,????'??? Case 445T/M2 / Gross HP 88
SAE Load Capacity: 1,500 lbs. ?EUR??,,????'??? 3,000 lbs.
Weight: 5,813 lbs. ?EUR??,,????'??? 8,910 lbs.
Height: 75.5?EUR??,,????'?? or 80?EUR??,,????'??
Length: 123.2?EUR??,,????'?? or 142.9?EUR??,,????'??
Width: 60?EUR??,,????'?? or 73?EUR??,,????'??
Accessories: Radial/Vertical lift models
Special Features: Pilot controls available for all models
Warranty: One year on machine and two years/2,000 hours on engine.
Cost: From $27,792

Venture Products, Inc








Model No: Versa-Loader KH500
Horsepower: 31 HP
SAE Load Capacity: 500 lbs.
Di16551mensions: Overall length with bucket 75?EUR??,,????'?? Lift height 77?EUR??,,????'??
Attachments: Mulch Bucket, Tine Forks, Post Hole Digger, Tree Auger
Boom Lift, Pallet Forks
Special Features: Just drive up and attach in minutes without tools or heavy lifting. Once connected, choose the standard bucket or six other optional attachments which also feature Ventrac?EUR??,,????'???s Minute Mount System to get the job done,
Warranty: 2 years commercial limited
Cost: $4,950

Ditch Witch

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Model No: XT850
Horsepower: 26 HP (per SAE J1349)
SAE Load Capacity: Rated operating capacity at 35 percent of tipping capacity is 850 lbs.
Dimensions: 120?EUR??,,????'?? L x 50?EUR??,,????'?? W x 89?EUR??,,????'?? H
Maximum Speed: 4.2 mph
Attachments: 44?EUR??,,????'?? or 52?EUR??,,????'?? 4-in-1 bucket; 67?EUR??,,????'?? 6-way backfill blade, 48?EUR??,,????'?? backfill blade, 67?EUR??,,????'?? backfill blade, backfiller, 36?EUR??,,????'?? or 44?EUR??,,????'?? or 52?EUR??,,????'?? bucket, carry-all leveler, cement bowl, grading rake, grapple fork.
Special Features: Dual-pivot excavator system with a 260-degree excavator sweep provides unparalleled offset digging capability.
Warranty: 1-year limited
Cost: $37,640 ?EUR??,,????'??? $39,900

Compact Power








Model No: 532DX
Engine and Horsepower: Kubota D1105-T 32.8 Hp
SAE Load Capacity: 1,050 lbs
Weight: 2,470 lbs.
Height: 54?EUR??,,????'??
Length: 77?EUR??,,????'??
Width: 35?EUR??,,????'?? with tracks retracted. With tracks extended 43.5?EUR??,,????'??
Operating Load: Operating capacity at 50 percent tip load 1,050 lbs.
Accessories: 50 plus attachments such as augers, trenchers, grapple buckets, power rakes, soil cultivators, leveler/carry-all, heavy duty forks, hydraulic breaker and more.
Special Features: Most powerful unit in the Boxer line with 32 HP. Its tracks also retract and extend.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $23,998

Komatsu








Model No: CK30-1
Horsepower: 84 HP
SAE Load Capacity: 2,485 lbs.
Dimensions: 83.9?EUR??,,????'?? H X 139.8?EUR??,,????'?? L X 80?EUR??,,????'?? W
Maximum Speed: 7.5 MPH
Attachments: Universal quick coupler enables common attachments to be changed quickly. auxiliary hydraulics with flat-faced connectors. low effort proportional pressure control (PPC) joystick controls and control pattern change valve.
Warranty: 1 Year/Unlimited Hours
Cost: $28,000 ?EUR??,,????'??? $51,000

Mustang Manufacturing Co., Inc.








Model No: 2076
Horsepower: 84 HP
SAE Load Capacity: 2,200 Lbs.
Dimensions: 81.1?EUR??,,????'?? H x 93?EUR??,,????'?? L x 67.3?EUR??,,????'?? W
Maximum Speed: 11.4 mph with Optional Two-Speed
Attachments: Universal 2-pin accepts nearly all types of attachments
Special Features: Tier III Certified Yanmar Turbocharged Engine; choice of hand/foot or joystick controls; optional auxiliary high flow hydraulics and optional hydraulic power multi-tach for attachments
Warranty: 1 year, engine 2 years or 2,000 hours Cost: $32,000

Tractors

When the job calls for something bigger than a loader, you call in the tractors. Here again are some industry leading machines listed in order by SAE Capacity.

Yanmar








Model No: CBL40 Compact Backhoe Loader
Horsepower: 37.2 hp
SAE Load Capacity: 2,960 lbs. lift capacity
Dimensions: 103?EUR??,,????'?? H x 236?EUR??,,????'?? L by 70?EUR??,,????'?? W
Maximum Speed: 13.7 mph, 7.8 mph reverse
Attachments: Quick coupler is compatible with skid steer attachments; Most Category 1 3-point hitch attachments can be mounted for a wide range of landscape work.
Special Features: A durable and strong Single-frame chassis like that of a large TLB; HMT transmission means no range shifting during loader operation with forward/reverse pedal; Excavator adapted smooth, powerful 2-pump hydraulic system with both 3-function and simultaneous movement.
Warranty: 3 years/3,000 hours
Cost: $44,900 to $47,400

Allmand Bros.








Model No: TLB-425
Horsepower ?EUR??,,????'??? 25
SAE Load Capacity ?EUR??,,????'??? Loader Bucket: 1/2 cu.yd. (.38 cu.m)
Dimensions: Lenght 16?EUR??,,????'???10?EUR??,,????'??, Height (ROPS) ?EUR??,,????'??? 84.5?EUR??,,????'??, Width ?EUR??,,????'??? 56?EUR??,,????'??,
Maximum speed: 5.5 mph
Attachments: Several backhoe bucket options ?EUR??,,????'??? 10?EUR??,,????'??, 12?EUR??,,????'??, 16?EUR??,,????'??, 18?EUR??,,????'??, 24?EUR??,,????'?? and 36?EUR??,,????'??
Special Features: ESL?EUR??,,????< Warranty: 2 years parts, 1 year parts/labor, 3 years or 3,000 hours engine
Cost: $35,360

Waldon Manufacturing








Model No: Digmaster loader backhoe
Horsepower: 24 HP gas or diesel
SAE Load Capacity: 1,500 lbs. on front loader Dimensions: 173.5?EUR??,,????'?? l x 62?EUR??,,????'?? w x 82.65?EUR??,,????'?? h
Attachments: Bolt on street pads for outriggers; rotating beacon; optional backhoe buckets, 8?EUR??,,????'??, 12?EUR??,,????'??, 16?EUR??,,????'??, 20?EUR??,,????'??, 24?EUR??,,????'??, & 36?EUR??,,????'??; quick disconnet backhoe pins
Special Features: Certified ROPS/FOPS canopy; single joystick control for loader; dual joystick controls for backhoe; spring activated , single lever, dual backhoe lock; power steering-centered on front frame; outrigger guards; halogen work lights; emergency brake; 3/8?EUR??,,????'?? thick steel welded chassis; replaceable bushings; reverse alarm; hour meter, fuel guage and hydraulic oil sight guage; heavy duty front axle tie rod ends.
Warranty: 1 year
Price: $17,600

Kubota








Model No: B26 TLB
Horsepower: 26 HP
SAE Load Capacity: 1,300 lbs.
Dimensions: 16?EUR??,,????'??? 6?EUR??,,????'?? L x 54?EUR??,,????'?? W x 89.5?EUR??,,????'?? H
Maximum Speed: 11.1 mph
Attachments: B26 TLB comes standard with TL500 Front Loader (w/o bucket); BT820 Backhoe (w/o bucket); optional loader third-function auxiliary hydraulic valve for use of a four-in-one bucket, grapple bucket and other hydraulic implements.
Special Features: 4 Post ROPS/FOPS and seatbelt; engine increases power by 23 percent while offering high torque rise, low noise and vibration and cleaner emissions; reinforced, integrated main frame for repetitive loader/backhoe work.
Warranty: 1 year; powertrain is under 2 years or 1,500 hours ?EUR??,,????'??? whichever occurs first.
Cost: $29,610

Attachments:

From augers to trenchers to backhoes, the market for attachments is endless.

Commercial Grounds Care, Inc.








Model No: 73-70605A; loader attachment with weights
Horsepower: 430 Max Tractor available in 21, 25, 27 and 33 HP power models
SAE Load Capacity: Maximum lift capacity of 365 lbs.; recommended lift capacity: 200 lbs. in transport.
Dimensions: 64?EUR??,,????'?? L x 44?EUR??,,????'?? W x 46?EUR??,,????'?? H
Speed: 8.5 mph
Attachments: Aerator, auger, blades (various), blowers (various), box rake, chipper/shredder, mower decks (various)
Special Features: scoops (various), stump cutter, sweepers (rotary & lawn), tiller, trencher.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: Loader Attachment $4,357

Alamo Group








Model No: Rhino 75C, 85C and 95C
Horsepower: For tractors from 25 ?EUR??,,????'??? 90 PTO HP
SAE Load Capacity: Bucket Digging force of 2,827 to 4,159 lbs.
Dimensions: 7.5?EUR??,,????'???, 8.5?EUR??,,????'??? or 9.5?EUR??,,????'??? Digging Depth (2?EUR??,,????'??? Flat Bottom)
Attachments: Buckets from 9?EUR??,,????'?? to 36?EUR??,,????'??, Rubber Street pads and Bigfoot Dirt pads
Special Features: Curved Boom for greater visibility and clearance; can be installed or removed from tractor easily and quickly without tools; available with sub-frame or as a 3-Point mounted unit.
Warranty: 2-year limited warranty
Cost: List price from $8,575, depending on model and options.


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