New Holland Construction is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the company's first skid steer loader, the L35, which was introduced in 1972.
"Thirty five years ago, New Holland introduced the L35 — the first skid steer loader in the construction industry with ROPS and a vertical parallel lift boom system," said Wayne Munce, brand manager, New Holland Construction.
"The L35 skid steer loader exhibited the same stability, low centre of gravity and large load capacity-to-equipment weight ratio which New Holland skid steer loaders still maintain today."
Since the introduction of the New Holland skid steer loader in 1972, more than 200,000 skid steer loaders have been manufactured.
Pilot controls allow operators to work more productively and comfortably. "Our hydraulic pilot controls provide instant response and maximum control with minimum effort," Munce said. The left joystick controls steering and travel while the right joystick controls lift arm and attachment tilt.
One of the most visible differences between the original L35 skid steer loader and today's line of skid steer loaders is the cab and operator's environment. The company recently introduced a new deluxe cab design for the skid steer loaders and compact track loaders. The cab features increased space, visibility, operator comfort and ease of operation for greater worksite efficiency.