ASV’S MAX-SERIES LOADERS COME WITH NEXT-GEN CAB

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MODEL RATED OPERATING ENGINE POWER OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) HP (KW) WIDTH IN. (CM) MODEL RATED OPERATING ENGINE POWER OPERATING CAPACITY LBS. (KG) HP (KW) WIDTH IN. (CM)

ASV

SKID STEERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) RS-75 2,600 (1,179) 74.2 (55.3) 72 (182.9) VS-75 3,500 (1,587) 74.2 (55.3) 72 (182.9) COMPACT TRACK LOADERS (Rated Operating Capacity 35%) RT-25 665 (302) 24.7 (18.4) 48 (121.9) RT-40 RT-50 931 (422) 1400 (635) 37.5 (27.9) 48.3 (122.7) 49.6 (37) 58.5 (148.6) RT-65 MAX-Series 1925 (873) 67 (49.9) 66 (167.6) VT-70HO MAX-Series 2,328 (1,056) 74.3 (55.4) 65.6 (166.6) RT-75 MAX-Series 2,750 (1,247.4) 74 (55.2) 70 (177.8) RT-75HD MAX-Series 2,800 (1,270.1) 74 (55.2) 70 (177.8) RT-120 3,535 (1,603) 120 (89.5) 71 (180.4) RT-120 Forestry 3,745 (1,699) 120 (89.5) 73 (185.4)

NEW HOLLAND

SKID STEERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) L316 1,600 (725) 60 (45) 59.8 (151.8)

L318 1,800 (818) 60 (45) 66.1 (167.8)

L320 L321 L328 L334 2,000 (905) 2,100 (905) 2,800 (1,020) 3,400 (1,542)

67 (50) 69.1 (175.5) 74 (55) 69.1 (175.5) 74 (55) 69.6 (176.8) 90 (67) 76 (193.0) COMPACT TRACK LOADERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) C327 1,890 (857) 74 (55) 65.9 (167.6) C332 C334 2,240 (1,016) 2,380 (1,079) 74 (55) 76 (193.0) 90 (67) 76 (193.0)

C337 2,590 (1174) 74 (55) 76 (193.0)

C345 3,150 (1428) 90 (67) 76 (193.0)

WACKER NEUSON

SKID STEERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) SW16 1,600 (725) SW17 1,700 (771)

SW20 2,000 (907)

SW21 SW24 2,100 (952) 2,400 (1,089) 56 (42) 65.9 (167) 74 (55) 65.9 (167) 56 (42) 65.9 (167) 74 (55) 65.9 (167) 74 (55) 72 (183)

SW28 SW32 2,800 (1,270) 3,200 (1,451) 74 (55) 72 (183) 100 (75) 72 (183)

COMPACT TRACK LOADERS (Rated Operating Capacity 35%) ST28 1,960 (889) 74 (55) 67.1 (170) ST31 2,170 (984) 74 (55) 67.1 (170) GEHL

SKID STEERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) Gehl R105 1,050 (476) 34.7 (25.9) 48.4 (123) GEHL R135 GEN:2 1,350 (612) 49.3 (36.8) 52.6 (133.6)

Gehl R165 1,650 (748) 69.3 (51.7) 63.2 (160.5)

Gehl R190 1,900 (862) 69.3 (51.7) 64.5 (163.8)

Gehl R220 Gehl R260 2,200 (998) 2,600 (1,179) 72 (53.7) 65.5 (166.4) 72 (53.7) 65.5 (166.4)

Gehl V270 GEN:2 2,700 (1,225) Gehl V330 GEN:2 3,300 (1,497) Gehl V420 4,200 (1,906)

72 (53.7) 69.5 (176.5) 72 (53.7) 72 (182.9) 120.7 (90) 81 (205.7) COMPACT TRACK LOADERS (Rated Operating Capacity 35%) Gehl RT105 1,050 (476) 34.7 (25.9) 50.8 (129) Gehl RT135 1,350 (614) 49.3 (36.8) 57 (145)

Gehl RT165 1,650 (748) 69.3 (51.7) 66 (167.6)

Gehl RT185 1,850 (839) 69.3 (51.7) 64.4 (163.6)

Gehl RT215 Gehl RT255 Gehl VT320 2,150 (975) 2,550 (1,157) 3,200 (1,452) 72 (53.7) 69.5 (176.5) 74.3 (55.4) 69.5 (176.5) 114 (85) 69.5 (176.5)

JCB

SKID STEERS (Rated Operating Capacity 50%) 215 2112 (958) 270 2,723 (1,235)

300

3,186 (1,445) Teleskid 3TS-8W 3,208 (1,455)

74 (55) 66 (167) 74 (55) 75 (190) 74 (55) 75 (190) 74 (55) 73 (185) COMPACT TRACK LOADERS (Rated Operating Capacity 35%) 215T 2,105 (955) 74 (55) 66 (167) 270T 2,723 (1,235) 74 (55) 75 (190)

300T 325T

3,000 (1361) 3,201 (1,452) Teleskid 3TS-8T 3,695 (1,676) Teleskid 2TS-7T 2,096 (951) 74 (55) 75 (190) 74 (55) 75 (190) 74 (55) 77 (195) 74 (55) 66 (167)

JOHN DEERE

SKID STEERS (SAE Rated Operating Capacity 50%) 312GR 1,550 (704) 51 (37.8) 62.9 (1.60) 314G 1,760 (799) 51 (37.8) 62.9 (1.60)

316GR 318G 1,750 (795) 1,945 (883) 65 (48.5) 62.9 (1.60) 65 (48.5) 62.9 (1.60)

320G 324G 2,190 (994) 2,690 (1,221) 69 (51.7) 67 (1.70) 74 (55) 67 (1.70)

330G 332G 3,000 (1,362) 3,600 (1,634) 91 (68) 78 (1.98) 100 (74.6) 78.4 (1.99)

ASV MAX-Series Loaders Supply Premium User Experience

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knees and up to 4.5 in.more foot room. The cab also features a new level of operator experience thanks to available Bluetooth radio, improved speakers and speaker placement, and a new antenna placement for a better signal.

The MAX-Series enhances comfort with a highly pressurized, all-weather cab. The optional pressurized cab’s improved seal allows it to stay quieter and more resistant to outside dust and debris. Heat and cold levels are further maintained with an updated HVAC system, allowing for better circulation and improved defrosting capabilities.

Ease of Use

The MAX-Series makes operators’ work easier in addition to making it more comfortable. The new cab provides maximum visibility, featuring floor to ceiling glass area made possible by all clear sides and a frameless door. This gives the operator 52 percent more glass area in the optional enclosed cab compared to previous ASV models. That allows 360-degree visibility with minimal obstructions to the operator’s line of sight, providing a better view of the attachment and surroundings.

Visibility is further improved with standard LED lighting and optional side lighting.

The cab has a next generation feel, due to an optional new 7-inch touch-screen display. The simple-to-use screen includes all vital monitoring tools, provides a view of the backup camera and integrates with service history and schedules, such as engine oil changes and other maintenance needs. Passcode operator lockout also is available.

In addition to the display, operators will see more ease of use as a result of improved, intuitive switch locations and operator controls. Control is further enhanced with a new dual throttle option, allowing contractors to operate at a set RPM with joystick controls and increase the RPM with the foot throttle without needing to adjust the dial.

Reliability

ASV built the new cab with a number of features to ensure long-term reliability. New wiring harnesses and fuse panels are fully sealed, water tight and are installed with a design that further protects the electronics.

The new standard cab platform also brings the ability to add heavy-duty guarding to other MAX-Series machines. Previously the option was only available on the RT-75 Heavy-Duty and RT-120 Forestry. The configuration includes metal guarding against brush and debris around key areas, such as lights, the AC condenser and rear screen.

Operators also can choose to include a factory-installed full rear brush guard, as well as a heavy-gauge, falling object protective structure (FOPS) level 2 cab — a feature previously only on the RT-120 Forestry.

Safety

Operators can work in comfort and improved safety with the MAX-Series. In addition to being able to better see their surroundings, the machines include the industry’s first compact loader roof escape hatch, allowing operators to get out quickly in emergency situations. Models also include rollover protection (ROPS) and reinforced windows for impact resistance.

Posi-Track Innovations

In addition to the new, operator-inspired features, the MAX-Series includes the ASV performance operators have come to expect. ASV purpose-builds its Posi-Track loaders from the ground up to include the company’s rubber track system, allowing for a smoother ride over every type of terrain.

Posi-Track loaders maximize ground contact, virtually eliminating track derailment and facilitating maximum performance on steep slopes. The high number of contact points and wide tracks also provide low ground pressures. In addition, all models have superior ground clearance, allowing the machines to work in more places, in a wider range of conditions, and more comfortably than competitive equipment, according to the manufacturer.

ASV Posi-Track loaders feature leading hydraulic and cooling efficiencies. Drive motors transfer torque to the internal-drive sprockets and internal rollers reduce friction loss in the undercarriage, allowing for maximum performance. In addition, all machines include large line sizes, hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps — rather than belt-driven pumps — transferring more flow and pressure directly to the attachment and preventing power loss. ASV’s advanced cooling system helps contractors operate MAX-Series machines at 100 percent load, 100 percent of the time in ambient temperatures up to 118F, according to the manufacturer.

The MAX-Series is backed with ASV’s new 2-year/2,000-hour warranty. The warranty covers tracks for the entire period and includes the industry’s first and only noderailment guarantee.

For more information, visit www.asvi.com/max-series. 

Cat Partnership Supports Expanded Vet Workforce Development Initiative

The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced a $2.25 million grant from the Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc., to support and expand the work of Heroes MAKE America, an MI initiative that builds connections and career paths between the military community and the manufacturing industry.

Manufacturers consistently identify the lack of qualified workers as the biggest challenge they face. The results of a 2018 study on the skills gap in manufacturing identify a widening gap between the jobs that need to be filled and the skilled talent Heroes MAKE America participants earn the industry-specific skills, pool capable of filling them. Through certifications and connections necessary to establish a fulfilling career 2028, 4.6 million manufacturing jobs in manufacturing. will need to be filled, and 2.4 million are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap. local community colleges.

Heroes MAKE America’s signature training program “Caterpillar is proud of the support provided to veterans arms participants with the skills and certifications needed to and their families through the Caterpillar Foundation’s find and excel in manufacturing careers. Through in-person donation to the Heroes MAKE America program,” said and remote training, Heroes directly works with and sup- Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. “I am pleased ports members of the greater military community transition the Foundation can help make this world-class skills trainto their next mission in manufacturing. ing program available to all members of the global military

This grant allows the Heroes initiative to further enhance community and connect them to careers in manufacturing.” and deploy its proven workforce initiatives that address the To adjust to today’s world, the MI launched Heroes growing manufacturing skills gap. Connect, a virtual platform that allows talent from the mili-

Heroes MAKE America, a Department of Defense– tary community to directly engage with manufacturers who approved SkillBridge program, is open to transitioning serv- are hiring. In-person tours have been a cornerstone of the ice members, veterans and military spouses. Heroes program, and Heroes Connect permits participants

“When we launched Heroes MAKE America, we set out to still get that essential introduction to manufacturing leadto create an initiative that went above and beyond to support ers and other veterans already successful in the industry. transitioning service members, veterans and their families. Even as Heroes restarts in-person tours, Heroes Connect Heroes isn’t just about helping our participants earn in- will remain a vital part of the initiative and will continue demand qualifications and industry-specific certifications; it with the support of the Caterpillar Foundation. is about helping to connect them to the manufacturing Through this grant, virtual participants will be able to industry and, in turn, prepare them to find and excel in a receive the same holistic support and networking conneclucrative career in manufacturing,” said MI Executive tions that are hallmarks of the Heroes program, including Director Carolyn Lee. transition guidance and placement support, as well as direct

“We are honored to serve the military community relationships with manufacturers. The pairing of the virtual through Heroes and are thrilled by the support of the training and the expansion of Heroes Connect will ensure Caterpillar Foundation. This grant will allow us to expand participants get the full support they need to transition sucour great work and serve more members of this important cessfully to their next career. community.” To date, Heroes MAKE America has graduated more

Caterpillar Foundation’s three-year grant will fund two than 450 participants from sites in Kansas, Texas, North key focus areas: Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky. Graduates represent more • Evolution of Heroes training to include the latest in vir- than 110 different military specialties, with an average of tual reality technology to support the greater military com- 11.5 years in service and more than 45 percent from minormunity regardless of physical location ity populations. The program has a 92 percent placement • Expansion of training pathways to broaden the skillsets rate at more than 250 companies across 38 states since its supporting the workforce demands in modern manufactur- launch in 2018. ing For more information on Heroes, visit www.themanufac-

Heroes is working with TRANSFR, a New York City– turinginstitute.org/veterans/heroes-make-america. based tech startup, to incorporate hands-on simulation train- For more information about the Caterpillar Foundation, ings to enhance curriculum delivered in partnership with visit caterpillar.com/foundation. 

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