Compact Equipment Magazine Announced 2017 Awards

Compact Equipment has announced its awards to three of the best new products in the industry. Winners include products from Case, Bobcat, and ASV.

The Case DL450 compact track loader is the closet machine to a mini dozer in the compact track loader category. It has a steel track, dozer features such as blade shake and pitch adjustment, and a rear integrated ripper. Additionally the DL450 can be outfitted with a Leica Geosystems 3D grade control system.

Bobcat’s 5-Link Torsion Suspension provides a smoother ride, better performance, easier maintenance, and decreased downtime. Features include:

  • Track-roller frames separated from the chassis
  • Hydraulic track tensioning
  • New drive motor which is easier to maintain and has increased durability due to lubrication from the hydraulic system
  • 15% thicker drive shaftfor increased durability

ASV’s Posi-Track VT-70 becomes their first mid-frame, vertical lift CTL. The VT-70 boasts top rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency. It also features two torsion axles per side – providing additional speed and smoother ride. Additionally, the VT-70 has ride control that dampens the load to minimize material loss.

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