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Are you looking for ways to make your crew more efficient on the job? Add some horsepower simply by heading to your local rental store and checking out a compact tool carrier. Tool carriers come in many shapes and sizes, but the compact tool carrier is the most compact of them all, allowing contractors to place a machine in a location that is typically only accessible by people and hand tools. Many of the compact tool carriers on the market are small enough to fit through standard 36- to 42-in. gates while still light-weight enough to avoid turf damage. Try that with a skid steer loader!

From diesel to gas, wheeled to track and ride-on to walk-behind operation, there are a wide range of options when renting a compact tool carrier. The first thing to take a look at is whether you need a tracked unit or a wheeled unit. There are only a few manufacturers that offer both versions. If you are going to be working on pavement or don’t need the flotation of tracks, a wheeled machine is probably a great option. In fact, it may even save you a couple of bucks in rental charges. Most of the wheeled units have a ride-on platform that is built into the machines. Manufacturers like Toro offer wheeled units in both diesel and gas engines. Gas units tend to be the most popular on rental yards.


If the job is in sandy, soggy or muddy conditions, a contractor may want the added traction of a tracked unit to improve flotation in those environments. A tracked machine may also be the right choice for work on existing lawns, since tracks are better at distributing weight across a surface, therefore creating a light footprint that won’t harm turf. Track units are also available with gas or diesel engines.


What really separates manufacturers on tracked compact tool carriers is how the ride-on platforms are incorporated into the machine. Many manufacturers have built the ride-on platform right into the machine but when someone is working in confined areas or learning how to run the machine for the first time, they may prefer to walk behind the machine. Because of the way that tracked units scale hills, built-in platforms tend to cause an operator “launch effect” when the weight of a machine shifts at the top of the hill. Other options include a bolt-on platform – ideal for renters and novices.

Attachments are a driving force for maximizing the productivity of a compact tool carrier. The right attachments can significantly cut down on the amount of time required to do a job. With so many attachment options available, compact tool carriers are not limited to a single application. Contractors use compact tool carriers for anything from installing retaining walls, to using an auger attachment to planting trees, to using a box rake to prep the ground before laying sod.

Because attachments can make a huge impact on productivity, make sure to talk to the rental store about the fleet of attachments they have available for that compact tool carrier. Rental stores often have an additional charge for each attachment you rent, however the attachments are easy to change out and it makes sense to rent as many as you need to accomplish your job. Some people try to save a little money by not renting the proper attachment and plan on doing some of the job by hand. But in the end, you will save more time and money by just renting the right attachment up front.

n 2010, Case celebrated production of its 250,000 skid steer loader. Case has been among the world’s leading skid steer manufacturers since launching its skid steer line in 1969. Today, Case Construction Equipment offers nine Alpha Series skid steer models, which deliver superior horsepower, breakout force and operator comfort. Engines in the Alpha Series skid steers range from 46 to 90 hp, with rated operating capacities ranging from 1,300 lbs in the SR130 to 3,000 lbs in the SV300. Case Alpha Series skid steers deliver industry-leading bucket breakout force, says the company — up to 8,585 lbs.

The Alpha Series includes both radial- and vertical-lift models. The radial-lift machines (designated with an R in the model name), are engineered for digging, prying and pushing, while the vertical-lift models (designated with a V), excel in lift-and-carry applications. The Case Alpha Series includes six radial-lift skid steers, the SR130, SR150, SR175, SR200, SR220 and SR250, and three vertical-lift models, the SV185, SV250 and SV300.

Improved visibility, operator comfort and operator controls define the new Case Alpha Series machines. To begin, the skid steer cabs are 25 percent larger, the widest in the industry, says Case. They feature an ultra-narrow wire side-screen design that improves operator visibility. Plus, the glass surface provides 360-degree visibility. The Case Alpha Series cabs also provide a superior climate management system. The Alpha Series models feature larger fuel tanks. Thanks to improved fuel efficiency and new 16- to 25.5-gal fuel tanks, Case skids steers can easily run for eight to 10 hours without refueling.

The Case Power Stance chassis design features a longer wheelbase. This added stability means that operators will be able to lift and haul more material. Case skid steers feature a front/rear weight distribution of 30/70. Combined with the longer wheel base, this keeps the center of gravity from moving when the loader arms are raised. Electro-hydraulic switchable controls are available on all Alpha Series models. When two or more people operate the same machine, they can easily switch between control patterns based on preference.

Easy access to filters and engine fluids makes maintenance on the Case Alpha Series models a breeze. The regular maintenance points are grouped in one area so operators do not need to walk around the machine to find specific service points. Maintenance points, such as the radiator, fuel filter, battery terminals and engine oil fill, are easy to find at the rear of the machine. Case skid steers offer extreme versatility in dozens of applications. More than 70 attachments are available, including augers, rakes, grapples, pallet forks, brooms, dozer blades and hammers, to take on the toughest jobs.

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