Israel-based Galileo Wheel has just introduced an airless version of its CupWheel technology for skid steers.

Galileo Wheel introduces airless SkidCup skid steer tires

Improved traction and puncture-free performance with new tire design

In 2011, at Agritechnica in Germany, Galileo Wheel’s co-founder Avishay Novoplanski debuted a completely new ag tire design for tractors, called the CupWheel. It uses a unique concave sidewall, giving the tread surface a flatter, track-like contact with the ground, which the company says offers a 30 per cent increase in traction over regular tires. […] Read more

Caterpillar’s next generation of skid steers and compact track loaders offer a roomier cab and increased specifications, including higher lift heights.

Cat introduces more ‘next generation’ skid-steer and compact track loaders

Eight new models offer 74- to 134-horsepower options

When it comes to skid steers and their tracked versions, known as compact track loaders, there are more than a few different brand choices on the market to pick from. Caterpillar has now made it clear the brand intends to remain a major player in that machine segment. “We are excited to launch the ‘next […] Read more


VIDEO: Garvey takes on Booker in equipment operator challenge

VIDEO: Garvey takes on Booker in equipment operator challenge

Bragging rights were on the line as Scott Garvey and Robin Booker take skills challenge at Ag in Motion

In an editorial meeting earlier this year, Western Producer editor Robin Booker challenged the Glacier FarmMedia editorial team to an equipment competition. Machinery editor Scott Garvey took him up on the challenge and the terms were made: bragging rights and a beer. The equipment? A skid steer and an excavator provided by the folks from […] Read more

A John Deere sprayer.

Ride & Drives puts YOU in the driver’s seat

Meet some of the biggest brands in agriculture in the Ride & Drives area at Ag in Motion and discover what it’s like to get in the cab and take equipment for a spin. Hop on, move some bales and dirt, and try before you buy with sprayers, tractors, skid steers and compact loaders.


Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers reports truck tractors and skid steers showed significant price declines during the first quarter of this year.

Used prices slip for some machines

RB shows declines in truck tractor, skid steer prices

For anyone in the market for a used skid steer or truck tractor, now might be a good time to head to an auction sale. As the spring auction season ramps up, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB) just released its “Market Trends Report for Used Equipment and Trucks” for the first quarter of 2024 — and […] Read more

Limited edition skid steer from Case IH

Limited edition skid steer from Case IH

175 special models celebrate 
175th anniversary

Celebrating 175 years since Jerome Increase Case started his threshing machine company that would eventually morph into today’s Case IH and CASE Construction brands, the company is offering U.S. and Canadian customers a chance to own a special limited edition skid steer. Decked out in a special red paint scheme and available through the regular […] Read more


Kubota SSV 75 skid steer

Kubota SSV 75 skid steer

Most farmers are no strangers to a skid steer loader. There are several makes and models popular with farmers on the market now, so we included Kubota’s largest model, the SSV 75, in our test group. We wanted to see how it stacks up not only to other skids steers but where it lands in […] Read more