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Bobcat Introduces New Pallet Fork Frame

According to an article from ForConstructionPros.com, Bobcat has released it’s new pallet fork frame for Bobcat skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as Toolcat unitlity work machines and the V519 VersaHANDLER.

The new pallet fork frame:

  • Can attach without the operator leaving the cab
  • Makes it easy to change from pallet forks to bale forks
  • It comes in three duty levels for different capacites
  • Features a walk-through front frame
  • Has improved visibility with open carriage design
  • A center guard is available on all three models
  • Reinforced brick-guard height extension available
  • Features multiple tine options

NEW Bobcat Pallet Fork Frame

How to Extend the Life of Your Undercarriage

Undercarriage parts are an important aspect of your compact equipment- and taking care of your sprockets, rollers, and idlers can save you money by increasing the lifespan of your tracks. Recently, Bobcat published an article on best practices for extending the life of your undercarriage.

Bobcat lists six tips:

  1. Clean mud dirt and rock out of your undercarriage after each workday
  2. Regularly inspect undercarriage parts for excessive wear and damaged components
  3. Operate with some extra caution – sharp turns and harsh surface applications take a toll on undercarriage and tracks as well
  4. Maintain proper track tension
  5. Use tracks that match your application by carefully selecting your track width and tread pattern
  6. Adhere to proper digging procedures

Keeping your undercarriage in good condition will save you money. Talk to a professional if you have questions regarding the wear on your tracks or undercarriage. They can help you make the best decision to save you money and take care of your machine. Call the experts at MWE at 1-877-336-6825.

To read the full article by Bobcat on extending the life of your undercarriage, click here.

Learn How to Reduce Fuel Costs from Excessive Idling

According to a new white paper from Caterpillar published on ForConstructionPros.com, idle time for equipment is costing owners thousands of dollars. They report that machines idle for 20% of time while running costs over $1,500 per year in fuel alone.

Additional effects include reduced component life, accelerated wear of Tier 4 technologies, decreased warranty hours, and hurts your machine’s resale value.

To reduce idle time, it is recommended that you:

  • Minimize idle time at shut off
  • Turn off machines waiting more than 5 minutes
  • Restrict morning warm-ups to 3-5 minutes
  • Take advantage of the automatic shutoff feature

See the full white paper, How Much Is Idle Time Costing You? 

Visit Us Next Week at The Farm Science Review in London, Ohio – Booth 475

MWE is proud to attend the 2017 Farm Science Review Sept. 19-21 in London, Ohio. We will be located in booth 475, located on Land Ave.

Each year, over one hundred thousand people attend this 80-acre outdoor farm show to see products from over 600 commercial vendors.

We will have tracks and tires for sale on site including deals on Ag tires, mounted skid steer tires, and more.

Additionally, MWE is just a 20 minute drive down I-70, where you can pick up any large or special orders at your convenience.

We hope to see you at the show!

Equipment Today Releases ‘Top 50 New Products’

Equipment World and ForConstructionPros.com hav released their 2017 Contractor’s Top50 Products Winners. These products include Attachemnts, Earthmovers, Lift Equipment, Parts & Service, Roadbuilding, Technology, Trucks, and Worksite Equipment. These are determined by inquireies on features on products featured in their magazine, and inquiries and pageviews on their website. Only one award per company is awarded.

Some winners include Compact Track Loaders such as the Bobcat T595 and JCB 260T as well as excavators by Takeuchi and Hitachi.

Four pieces of lift equipment were included showing a large amount of interest in this category of machinery.

The attachments each could add a lot of value to your compact equipment. The attachment winners are:

Digga Mini Loader 1MDS2 and 1MDS4 Auger Drives

Leading Edge Fang Rake

Loftness Carbide Cutter G4 Mulching Head Attachment

SlatTrax Ground Protection System

Vacuworx SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System

Worksaver 36-Series Snow Pushers

Click here to read the entire article.

Franklin Equipment Announces Nashville Location

Per ForConstructionPros.com, Franklin Equipment has announced a new location opening which will be in Nashville, Tenn. This will be Franklin’s first location in Tennessee, but it will be their ninth location and their fourth state. The new location’s address is 1510 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203.

Each location has 24-hour service, 7 days a week by certified technicians. Franklin Equipment has an excellent reputation as an important company in Midwest rental, sales, and service for construction and agricultural equipment, as well as power tool rental. Read the full story here.

August MWE Solid Tire Specials

MWE Tracks and Tires has begun our August Solid Tires Specials for skid steers.

We manufacture five tread patterns of solid rubber skid steer tires, each targeting a different set of applications- including the most extreme conditions. These flat-proof tires reduce downtime and cost of ownership.

Call the experts today for pricing on the nation’s longest lasting skid steer tires. 1-877-336-6825

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It’s Easier Than Ever to Find Used Equipment Online

In a recent article, For Construction Pros outlines your options for buying used equipment online in the article, “Finding Used Construction Equipment Made Easy with Online Resources.”

They highlight UsedEquipmentGuide.com as an aggregator of used equipment sites, and features a Market Price Calculator.

Also highlighted for peer-to-peer sharing is EquipmentShare.com where contractors can rent and lend equipment.

Of course, it would be remiss to omit EquipmentTrader.com from the conversation as well, which has a large selection of equipment from over 800 dealers.

If you purchase used equipment, remember MWE tracksandtires.com when it is time to replace your tracks, tires, and undercarriage parts.

MWE Has Undercarriage Parts for Thousand of Machines

Compact Equipment ended a recent article on Compact Track Loader Tips with a nod to MWE:

MWE offers one of the widest ranges of aftermarket undercarriage components for compact track loaders and compact excavators, including rollers, sprockets and idlers. Manufactured from high-quality materials, MWE undercarriage components are designed to provide long service life and reliability under the most severe operating conditions.

Contractors, rental companies, farmers, landscapers and more have taken advantage of MWE’s large selection of heavy duty undercarriage for years.

If you are looking for replacement undercarriage parts, call the experts at 1-877-336-6825

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