Equipment World Digital Magazine
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EquipmentWorld.com | February 2018 15 marketplace | by Don McLoud | DonMcLoud@randallreilly.com John Deere's 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders are designed to take on a variety of jobs "in small spaces and over rough terrain," the company says. They stand 8 feet tall and 5 feet, 10 inches wide for working in low, narrow areas. They have optional ride control for smoother travels on rough terrain, while automatic front and rear differential locks boost traction. The 204L packs 62 horsepower and the 304L delivers 67 horsepower with Yanmar Tier 4 Final engines. Their hydrostatic transmissions are designed for quiet operation. Customers can choose an open cab or an enclosed cab with an improved air conditioning system. Ser- vice intervals have been extended, and the loaders are compatible with more than 100 of John Deere's Worksite Pro attachments. MADE FOR SMALL SPACES AND ROUGH TERRAIN EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK Motor-grader tasks at double speed Giving telehandlers a more comfortable ride Hoelscher's new Spike road maintainer is true to its name – it has two rows of rigid spikes for rejuvenating roads. The attachment is made for tractors of 60 to 70 horsepower. The company says it is simple to operate and can be used at twice the speed of a motor grader, saving time and labor costs because it does not require extensive training to operate as does a motor grader. The 37 carbide- tipped spikes can dig beneath corrugations, ruts and potholes while leaving material in place. Continental has designed its new solid, fl at-proof Tele- Master tires for JLG telehandlers in a partnership with the aerial work platform manufacturer. The TeleMaster tires are available as an option on certain JLG and SkyTrak telehandlers. The tires consist of three-layer construction and specialized rubber compounds. The inner layer contains dampening properties and has a low rolling resistance value, which makes for a more comfortable ride, JLG says. The side- walls are reinforced to prevent punctures and cuts.