Product Snapshot: Rotating Telehandler and Mini Excavator

The Cat 303E Mini Hydraulic Excavator is powered by a 23.5-hp Cat C1.3 engine and has an operating weight of 7,782 lb. With a width across the blade of only 61 in. and a 5-in. tail swing, the 303E is well suited to tight spaces and busy jobsites. It is available in either a cab or canopy configuration and can be fitted with steel tracks or rubber treads. The bucket can rotate 200� for greater material retentions during the lift cycle.
Caterpillar Inc.; www.cat.com

The SK850 Mini Skid Steer is powered by a 37-hp, Tier 4 Yanmar diesel engine. It has a 860-lb rated operating capacity, and has a 6-ft, 11-in. hinge-pin height for easier loading. The skid steer's operator platform is larger than earlier models' for easier balance. A built-in LCD screen provides feedback on engine performance and machine status.
Ditch Witch; www.ditchwitch.com

The MRT 3255 Rotating Telehandler has a nominal capacity of 6 tons, and a load capacity of up to 7.9 tons when using a winch. It has a lifting height of 103 ft and a forward reach of 89 ft. The telehandler is powered by a 231-hp Tier 4 engine using DEF, and has a top travel speed of 25 mph. An adaptive load chart adjusts automatically when outriggers are deployed.
Manitou Group; www.us.manitou.com

The SDLG LG948L Wheel Loader has a 3-cu-yd bucket capacity and boasts a 27,100-lb maximum breakout force. It has a rated load capacity of 7,980 lb and a maximum dump height of 9 ft, 3 in. The machine is powered by a 173-hp Deutz engine that meets Tier 4 Interim standards. It also features dry-disc brakes and a ZF transmission. The bucket features bolt-on edge protection and connects to a Z-bar style linkage. A hydraulic quick-coupler with third-function hydraulics comes standard.
SDLG; www.sdlgna.com
This week we look at a rotating telehandler from Manitou and a mini excavator from Caterpillar. Click to begin the slide show.
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