CASE Construction Equipment’s B Series skid steer loaders combine enhanced comfortability and visibility with impressive power to help contractors increase their productivity.
Whether working on urban construction sites, civil projects or rural developments, Australian skid steer loader buyers are increasingly turning to CASE Construction Equipment for the versatility and productivity of its machinery line-up.
With the right attachment, these compact yet powerful machines can be used across a variety of applications. CASE has seen demand for its skid steers from not only earthmoving and civil contractors, but also hire companies, councils and even farmers.
Built on more than 50 years of engineering excellence and field know-how, CASE B Series skid steers offer the most comfortable and advanced operator environment ever produced by the brand – a result of CASE’s continual drive to improve its machinery around the areas which matter most to operators and contractors.
A wide range of sizes are available in the B Series to suit any contractor, from the smallest SR130B – with a 2,344kg operating weight, 48hp (36 kW) engine and 590kg rated operating capacity – through to the largest SV340B – boasting a 4,136kg operating weight, 90hp (67kW) engine, and a 1,545kg rated operating capacity.
Ultimate comfort
Since skid steer operators spend long hours in these machines – often in tight or busy job sites –significant emphasis in the B Series design has been placed on comfort, with the aim of reducing operator fatigue.
This is why CASE B Series skid steers are renowned for having one of the largest cabins in the market, if not the largest, featuring increased headroom and a wider lap-bar, low entry threshold and air suspension seats on selected models to absorb shocks and ensure a smoother ride.
A fully sealed and pressurised cabin – on select models – also keeps out dust and reduces noise, while the controls are easily reachable for the operator.
A product expert from CASE Construction Australia says these features make a real difference for operators who spend a lot of time in the machines.
“The cabin is one of the strong points of the CASE skid steer range,” the product expert says.
“The machines have a roomy operator environment, good visibility around the machine, and a control layout that is easy to get comfortable with.
“Contractors are looking for machines that are easy to operate, productive and flexible enough to handle different types of work, and the current CASE range is aimed at meeting that demand with a simple but reliable design.”
Enhanced visibility
Another key theme of the B Series design is enhanced visibility. This is evidenced through an eight-inch (20.3cm) LCD multi-function display, a cab-wide rearview mirror and a diamond-shaped roll-over protection system, which reduces blind spots and provides a wider, clear field of view around the machine.
A large back window, low rear hood and reverse camera improve visibility further. This all leads to operators working more confidently and safely around people, buildings, trucks or other machines on site, increasing accuracy and productivity.
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The product expert from CASE Construction Australia says feedback from customers is that they can truly feel the visibility difference when sitting in a CASE skid steer loader.
“Compared with square-style cabin designs, the CASE cabin feels more open and gives the operator better awareness of what is happening around the machine,” the product expert says.
“It helps reduce the boxed-in feeling you can get in some skid steers and gives the operator a better view of the working area. A diamond-shaped ROPS moves with the eyeline downward when looking at the dirt or the ground, whereas a square-shaped ROPS limits visibility and disrupts this downward vision.”
Tailored options
Every job has its own requirements, which is why it’s critical the machinery chosen is equipped to succeed.
CASE’s B Series skid steer loaders are available with various options to meet any customer needs and ensure they can tackle the job at hand with ease.
One of the options is 360-degree lighting, which can significantly improve job-site safety by illuminating the immediate area and making the skid steer highly visible to other workers. It also can provide productivity gains by enabling operation in low-light conditions or at night.
A dash personal identification code is also offered on selected models to eliminate the chance of unauthorised engine starts and improve onsite security.
The option between radial lift (on SR models) and vertical lift (on SV models) further tailors the CASE skid steers to match specific jobsite needs.
“Radial lift is better suited to digging, pushing, grading and general earthmoving work,” the CASE product expert says.
“It is a good option for contractors doing site cuts, clean-up work, landscaping and applications where the machine is working at ground level.
“Vertical lift is better for customers who are doing loading and material handling work with forks. It gives better reach and height, so it suits applications like loading trucks, handling pallets, stacking material and general yard work.”
All CASE skid steer loaders are designed with serviceability in mind, ensuring maintenance can be undertaken quickly and easily, so downtime is minimised.
Easy access to daily service points, which are grouped together, along with remote mounted filters, make it simple to maintain CASE skid steers at their maximum efficiency.
When you match the comfortable cabin, straightforward operating environment and advanced features with productivity-enhancing horsepower and various size classes for every job – CASE B Series skid steers allow contractors and operators to get more done every day.
For more information on the CASE B Series skid steer loaders, visit casece.com/en-au/oceania