Volvo Mid-Sized Skid Steer Loaders

Learn what major skid-steer maufacturers are offering, including New Holland, Bobcat, Volvo, Caterpillar, Case, John Deere, and more.

Construction Equipment - May 1, 2006

Larry Stewart
Executive Editor

Volvo Engines, Big Breakout

In February Volvo launched its B-Series skid-steers, replacing Perkins diesels in its mid-sized skid-steers with Volvo Tier-2 powerplants whose 16-valve, cross-flow heads improve air intake for improved torque at low speed. The ROPS/FOPS is redesigned with larger front and rear openings to improve the operator's view forward, above, and to the rear and sides. The B Series offers buyers a choice of foot-and-hand mechanical controls or pilot-hydraulic hand controls.

Mid-sized skid-steer models: 2

New models: MC80B and MC90B

Product-line features: Loader arms have been engineered to reduce stress points. Volvo buckets are also upgraded to match machines better and improve breakout force and dump angles. At over 7,500 pounds, the MC80B and MC90B's bucket breakout forces are significantly greater than any other mid-sized skid-steer's.