Dante Rubber-Tracked Loader

Dante Rubber-Tracked Loader TRACTORS New Tractors 25-6-12 To build the Dante skid steer, the company starts out with a Daewoo chassis minus the power train. The rubber-tracked undercarriage features 16-in. wide tracks on a 63-in. wheelbase with hydraulic automatic track tensioning with rubber-covered oscillating rollers. Rated operating capacity is 1,995 lbs. The rig is powered by a 65 hp diesel engine and has a ground pressure footprint of just 4 1/2 psi. "It's a robust, stocky unit," says Wilkinson. "Our tracks are positive drive so they'll never slip. Due to the track design, the unit is well balanced and stable on rough and steep terrain. The full suspension system allows this rig to go faster than any other tracked skid loader on the market. We can move at speeds up to 7 mph, compared to 5 1/2 to 6 mph for the others on the market. We also plan to build an 85 hp model." Sells for $42,500.

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