Equipment World Digital Magazine
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EquipmentWorld.com | May 2017 15 marketplace | by Don McLoud | donmcloud@randallreilly.com Ditch Witch's SK1550 mini skid steer is designed to tackle heavy duty landscaping projects typically reserved for traditional skid steer loaders, the company says. With a rated operating capacity of 1,558 pounds and a 44-horsepower Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine, the machine is the company's largest and most powerful mini skid steer. It can handle trees, transfer sod and load and un- load material on a wide range of dump sites. The SK1550 runs at a top speed of 4.7 mph in forward and reverse. Its auxiliary fl ow control has low, medium and high settings, and optional dual-auxiliary connec- tions allow it to better handle advanced attachments for heavier loads. A 74-square-inch ergonomic operator platform comes with dual-lever ground drive controls so the driver can independently control each track. A single joystick control is optional. For ease of maintenance, the SK1550 has no zerks that need to be greased daily. MORE POWERFUL, LARGER MINI Retracting to avoid permits The 55SA-TELE extendable trailer from Talbert Manufactur- ing can haul everything from bridge beams to pressure vessels and then be retracted to eliminate the need for permits on return trips. The 55-ton trailer comes with a 90-inch swing radius that can be extended to 114 inches with a gooseneck extension. Ultimately, the deck can be shortened to 32 feet 6 inches for an overall trailer length of 53 feet. The trailer expands and locks in four increments. It has standard air ride suspension and is built with 100,000-psi minimum yield steel. Options include Dura- Bright aluminum wheels, strobe lights at each axle and a battery backup that powers the lighting package when the trailer is disconnected from the truck's power. EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK