Equipment World Digital Magazine
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March 2018 | EquipmentWorld.com 16 marketplace | by Don McLoud | DonMcLoud@randallreilly.com EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK Largest, most powerful skid steers Manitou's new Gehl V420 and Mustang 4200V are the largest, most powerful skid steers on the market, the company says. The skid steers each weigh 11,665 pounds and have a rated operating capacity of 4,200 pounds, which is 200 more pounds than previous models. Their 120-horsepower Tier 4 Deutz engine produces 354 pound-feet of torque and 21 more horsepower than previous models. The machines' height to hinge pin is 144 inches. They are designed for heavy construction and road building and can accommodate such attachments as mulching heads, cold planers and rock wheels. Standard high-fl ow auxiliary hydraulics deliver up to 41 gallons per minute. Large-scale features in mid-size loaders John Deere has added to its G-Series mid-size lineup with the 320G and 324G skid steer loaders and the 325G compact track loader. The company says the loaders provide the produc- tivity levels and technology typically found in larger machines. The cabs feature heated seats, Bluetooth radio, a rearview camera and an LED lighting package. They run on Yanmar en- gines ranging from 69 to 74 horsepower. They are designed for ease of use and transport, Deere says. They can handle a variety of attachments and can load a 10-foot sidewall dump truck or hopper. Adding power with less noise Honda's upgraded EU2200i Super Quiet Series genera- tor, scheduled to go on sale in spring, comes with 10 percent more power than its predecessor. Honda says the 200 watts of power added to the 2,200-watt generator will run a larger saw or industrial fan. Technical enhancements have also kept the generator quiet. The inverter generators come in three other models: the EU2200i Camo for outdoor recreation; the EU2200i Companion, which can be linked to another EU2200i; and an EB2200i for industrial use.