For spreading gravel, moving earth, drilling auger holes, brush mowing, clearing scrub, and lifting pallets or other heavy objects, the IHI CL35 tracked loader is hard to beat in the midsize skid steer class. At 7700 lbs. and with a slim profile, it’s an ideal loader for tough jobs in tight as well as open spaces. IHI’s hydraulics and the machine’s responsive joystick controls allow for quick and maneuverable onsite operation, and the Yanmar 67 h.p. motor provides plenty of power for even the most demanding tasks. The CL35 is a high lifter too—it can raise 1600 lbs. to 12’. And there’s certainly room for the operator to move, as this loader has one of the largest cabs on the market. Quick Attach hydraulic devices may be used with the CL35, such as a 4-in-1 grabbing bucket, a posthole digger, or a brush mower, in addition to nonhydraulic attachments such as a front-end-loader bucket or forks.

"Rugged," "versatile," "a dream to run" is what operators say about the Caterpillar 259D3 tracked skid steer loader. At 9000 pounds and powered by a Cat C3.3 B DIT (turbo) 74 horsepower engine, the 259D3 has the muscle to do a wide range of jobs for contractor and homeowner alike. It can be fitted with nonhydraulic attachments such as a standard 72" front-end-loader bucket or forks, or with hydraulic Quick Attach devices such as a 4-in-1 opening bucket, a posthole digger assembly, or a 60" brush mower. The 259D3 is controlled by joysticks (there are no clunky foot pedals to worry about), and the rubber tracks enable it to negotiate even the most challenging terrain. It’s a strong lifter too, with the capacity to raise a load of 2000 pounds to 10’.

The Boxer 500 Series has recently been redesigned to provide even greater productivity on the jobsite. The updated Boxer packs more punch including increased operating and tip capacities; offers a wider wheelbase for improved stability, better sight lines for operator visibility, longer reach and increased dump height for loading and unloading materials and more ground speed to reduce cycle times. The operator station has also been simplified to help reduce operator fatigue and promote ease of operation.