One-Armed Skid Steer Has Side Door

One-Armed Skid Steer Has Side Door MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Forklifts JCB North America has a new and unique take on the skid steer loader It’s not like any skid steer you’ve ever seen The first noticeable difference is not climbing over the bucket or attachments to reach the seat There’s a door on the side The second difference is there’s only one arm attached to the bucket instead of two JCB’s range of seven skid steers has about 60 percent better visibility than the conventional twin-arm machines because there’s less to block sight lines The lower boom profile on the large platform makes it easier for the driver to see in all directions It’s also easier to see the quick hitch in front and the tracks or wheels on the sides As you sit in the driver’s seat the door is to your left while the single arm is attached to the right side of the machine Gary Hauseman is the location sales manager for Hoober Inc in Intercourse Penn They sell JCB Machines and he says they’re designed for excellent balance with one boom “The cab is offset ” Hauseman says “Plus the boom has added strength built in to compensate for the stress on one side of the machine ” A large cross-member of the chassis increases the overall strength and supports the Powerboom with either a standard mechanical or optional quick-powered hitch The JCB skid steers come with a 74-hp engine and its fuel tank is mounted on the inside loader tower for maximum protection and equipped with an accessible drain port The cooling system is a little different than traditional skid steers The JCB engine will pull cool air in from above and push the hot air out through the sides of the machine and away from the operator a handy benefit during the hot summer months Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Gary Hauseman Hoober Inc 3452 Old Philadelphia Pike Intercourse Penn 17534 ph 717-768-8231; ghauseman@hoober com; www hoober com

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