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www.landscapeirrigation.com Landscape and Irrigation January/February 2015 3 EquipmEnt Focus Loaders and attachments BoBcat 500 frame-size skid-steer loaders The 500 frame size skid-steer loaders from Bobcat are part of the M-series line and feature durability and performance enhancements. The cab-forward design moves the operator closer to the attachment and provides unmatched visibility in all directions with the largest cab door opening on the market. Simple checkpoints and superior design make it easier to perform maintenance correctly at the proper intervals and the hydraulic systems on M-Series loaders have been engineered for higher standard flow and pressure that give attachments more power to work more quickly. New machines include the S510, S530, S550, S570 and S590 skid-steer loaders. case tr310 Case Construction Equipment introduced the new Tier 4 Final TR310 Alpha Series compact track loader (CTL). The new TR310 features wider tracks (15.75 inches), a greater overall width (74.3 inches) and lower ground pressure (5.0 psi) than other medium-frame CTLs in the Case lineup. These features provide greater power, stability and flotation for owners/operators who need that performance without upgrading to a large-frame machine. The new TR310 weighs in at 8,800 pounds with a rated operating capacity of 3,100 pounds and a bucket breakout force of 8,680 pounds. The machine boasts 74-hp., 232 foot-pounds of torque and increased hydraulic flow (standard: 24.2 gallons-per-minute; high-flow: 32.4 gpm). cat 903c compact wheel loader The new Cat 903C compact wheel loader has a standard operating weight of 9,150 pounds. Premium power train features for the 903C include the fuel-efficient 42-hp. C2.4 engine, which meets Tier 4 Interim emission standards; smooth, powerful hydrostatic transmission; maintenance-free propeller shafts and universal joints; and heavy-duty oscillating axles with outboard planetary reduction. Axles are available with differential locks to assist traction in poor underfoot conditions, and the power train allows travel speeds to 10 mph. The spacious, cab-equipped operator station features dual entry doors with sliding windows, tilting steering column, easy-to-read gauge cluster, and low-effort implement and auxiliary hydraulic control levers. hyundai hl740-9a wheel loader Hyundai's HL740-9A wheel loader was built with a fuel-efficient, low-noise 156-hp. Cum- mins Tier 4 Interim & EU Stage IIIB QSB6.7 engine. The eco-friendly engine offers advanced electronic controls and a self-diagnostic system. The combination of a high-pressure common rail system and an advanced in-cylinder combustion technology results in increased power, improved transient response and reduced fuel consump- tion. Hyundai's HL740-9A wheel loader has an operating weight of 28,000 pounds, a 3.0-cubic- yard bucket capacity, and a bucket breakout force of 24,800 pounds. The HL740-9A is available in an extended reach (XTD) model, and in a tool carrier (TM) model. terex r070t radial lift path compact track loader With a 4-foot-wide profile, the Terex R070T radial lift path compact track loader features a 3-cylinder Perkins diesel engine. The 33.7- hp. R070T compact track loader has 64.39 foot pounds of peak torque, a tipping load of 2,000 pounds — with a 1,000-pound operating capacity at 50 percent tipping load capacity (700 pounds at 35 percent of tipping load) — and a lift height of 101 inches. Distributing the machine's 3,600-pound operating weight down to 3.0 psi ground pressure, the R070T loader easily works on soft or sensitive surfaces with minimal damage or impact. This model comes standard with 11-inch-wide general purpose tracks outfitted on the patented Terex Posi-Track undercarriage technology and suspension. compact grapple from worksaver Worksaver, Inc. offers the FLGR-4062 compact grapple designed for compact tractors up to 40 horsepower that are equipped with a front loader. Ideal for loading logs, orchard prunings, raking and piling brush and other hard-to-handle materials, the FLGR-4062 is perfect for users who need to clear brush, load downed limbs, handle landscaping debris and other various loads. This compact grapple is 60 inches wide, with a single 34-inch-wide upper grapple that is controlled by a 2 x 8 hydraulic cylinder. Features include a shield plate between the middle upper tines protects the cylinder.