The newest of Cat's smallest.(Caterpillar Inc's skid-steer loaders)

Construction Equipment, March, 1999 by Moore, Walt

Caterpillar adds skid-steer loaders to compact line Last fall, Caterpillar launched its Compact Product line by announcing the first machines in its range of compact wheel loaders and mini-excavators, along with a line of Cat work tools designed specifically for these units. The company has now expanded the offering of its Compact Product line with the addition of six skid-steer models, ranging in rated operating capacity from 1,350 to 2,000 pounds.

The first of the new skid-steers, the 216 and 226, rated at 1,350 and 1,500 pounds, respectively, will be available in the second quarter. The larger 236 and 246 models, rated at 1,750 and 2,000 pounds, respectively, will be available later this year, as will the 228 and 248 high-flow models, rated at...

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