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All the Small ThingsThe Latest Creations in the Compact MarketplaceASV Rubber Track LoaderThe ASV RC-100 Rubber Track Loader is the most powerfuland productive of its R-Series product line. Powered by aPerkins 1104C-44T turbocharged diesel engine, the RC-100offers high output with low emissions and low sound. ThePosi-Power Control system lets the operator work the RC-100 to its fullest potential, as it automatically shifts the hydrostatto match available horsepower. The machine’s tracks aredirectly driven by two-speed drive motors with travel speedsup to 11.5 mph. The hydraulic system provides up to 38 gpmto the standard high flow auxiliary circuit on demand or 20gpm to the low flow circuit. The RC-100's advanced loadsensinghydraulic system produces 10 percent morehydraulic horsepower. Forty-two wheeled contact pointsspread the machine weight over 18-in.-wide rubber tracks,exerting only 3.5 psi ground pressure.Bobcat Zero Tail Swing ExcavatorContractors needing a zero tail swing (ZTS) excavator in the2- to 3-metric ton size class now have a new option with the425 compact excavator from Bobcat Co. The 425 standard-armexcavator delivers a maximum digging depth of 8 ft, 4 in. anda maximum reach of 14 ft, 10 in. at ground level. The 425 longarmoption hasa maximumdigging depthof 9 ft, 4 in. anda maximumreach of 15 ft, 9in. at groundlevel for evengreater spoilplacement.Both modelsare powered bya 26-hp, liquidcooleddieselengine and featuretwo-speedtravel motorsalso available.Boxer Compact Utility LoaderThe Boxer 530X sports a 30-hp Kohler Command Pro aircooledgas engine and a two-pump, 3,000 psi, 14.5 gpmhydraulic system, providing the muscle to tackle any task.The mighty compact utility loader offers an integrated tracksystem that retracts from a fully extended and is easily controlledby a joystick lever on the control panel. This designmakes it simple for the operator to maneuver through tightareas. 530X can handle over 50 universal compact utilityloader attachments. The standard quick attach systemenables the user to quickly switch from bucket to forks.Case M Series 2 Loader BackhoeCase Construction Equipment’s M Series 2 is the latestaddition to the Case legacy of rugged, durable loader backhoes.The new M Series 2 Series includes the 580M, 580MTurbo, 580 Super M, 590 Super M and 580 Super M+ models.These five models range from 76 to 98 hp with loadercapacities from 6,182 to 7,327 lbs. New engines and a newlow-effort pilot control option have been added to allM Series 2 models. For the ultimate in operator comfortand control, M Series 2 loader backhoes are now availablewith Case Pilot Controls. An exclusive thumb-proportionalcontrol for the Extendahoe provides relaxed, precise andeasy fingertip operation.22 Utility Contractor | August 2007