For James Batterson, vice president at James Rivers Grounds Management Inc. (JRGM) in Virginia, “getting a lot features at a competitive price” was an important selection criteria when he recently purchased three Terex^® skid steer loaders from Tim Mathews at Mechanicsville Rental Center in Mechanicsville, Va.

“Tim and his staff at Mechanicsville really understand our business,” says Batterson. “We rely on them to help us determine which skid steer loader models best fit our needs.”

“James is a very savvy customer,” says Mathews. “He needs his loaders to be able to efficiently handle everyday production work but to also have the versatility to be effective in niche applications.”

To afford all of the options and upgrades his crews request, Batterson has mostly purchased used models in the past, including Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere and Mustang brands. But with the attractive pricing and financing offered by Terex, he was able to add brand-new skid steer loaders to his fleet this year.

“He does a lot of research before he purchases, looking for high-end, quality equipment that has the latest technology,” continues Mathews. “The new Terex skid steer loaders have all of the features and benefits that James wanted. He ordered three models without doing a demo or even seeing a unit first-hand, he had that much confidence in the product and our recommendation.”

“With Terex, we are able to get more options on our skid steer loaders at competitive prices,” continues Batterson. “That is a huge factor in selecting equipment.”

Batterson chose two Terex TSR50 and one TSR60 skid steer loaders for his fleet. The TSR50 is a 50-hp unit, and the TSR60 has a 60-hp engine. All three loaders have a radius-lift path design, which means the loader arms travel in a radius arch from ground level to full height when raising the boom, with a rated operating capacity of 1,500 lb.

According to Batterson, the radius-lift path units are ideal for the production work his crews are doing everyday with their loaders. “In the spring months, we primarily use our loaders equipped with a light-material bucket to move mulch,” says Batterson. “In warmer weather months, we’re also using the loaders with an auger or pallet forks for planting. In the winter months, these loaders are pushing with a snow blade and removing snow with a bucket.”

Batterson ordered all three Terex units with an enclosed, heated cab, sealed and pressurized for a clean operating environment. “When crews are working 12+ hour shifts, a comfortable cab isn’t a luxury, it’s a must,” recommends Batterson.

He also notes that the ergonomic, user-friendly hydraulic joystick controls with convenient attachment interface is also a big hit with his operators. These controls, allowing for quick, agile manipulation of the machines’ bucket, loader and travel functions, came standard on Batterson’s Terex loaders.
For quicker cycle times, especially when pushing snow during the long winter months, Batterson opted to get the 2-speed transmission feature — for travel speeds up to 12 mph — on his loader units. “This is not an option I normally would have chosen, but Terex priced it so affordably that Tim encouraged me to give it a try.

“The 2-speed transmission gives my crews the ability to do more projects in less time,” boasts Batterson. “I am extremely impressed with it and am happy that I got it.”

And with an impressive 8,453 lb of tractive effort, Batterson’s Terex skid steer loaders are designed to move more material per loader per day than other comparable brands. “We need move and load more than 100 yards of mulch everyday around our facilities (JRGM has eight locations in Virginia),” says Batterson “The quicker we get the trucks loaded, the sooner we can get to work on our customers’ projects.

“My guys will also really appreciate this feature when they are moving snow this winter,” offers Batterson.
Mainly working on asphalt and on finished surfaces, Batterson also notes that the unit’s 10.5ʺ of ground clearance and 28.3° rear angle of departure ensures that his crews do not tear up existing landscaping or get hung up on curbs or pavement seams.

“In a competitive market, the key to success is meeting customers’ expectations and producing quality landscapes,” concludes Batterson. “This means we need to have the right equipment in our fleet, at the right time, to do our jobs most efficiently and effectively.”

“We needed skid steer loaders with versatility to handle many different jobs,” finishes Batterson, “and our Terex models do just that.”

About James Rivers Grounds Management Inc.
Specializing in commercial property and large residential community landscaping, JRGM is the largest privately held provider of landscape management services in the central Virginia region. The company was recently recognized by Landscape Management magazine as the 43rd largest landscape company in the nation, 10th in the Southeast Region and one of 25 companies poised to grow.

JRGM serves customers from eight locations in Glen Allen, Richmond, Chesterfield, Charlottesville, Tidewater, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg, Va.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Construction, Terex Cranes and Terex Materials Processing. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, energy, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com

So when George Triplett of Hlavinka Equipment Company, a Terex Construction distributor in Texas, asked Benji to try out the new Terex^® TLB840 Backhoe Loader, it took a little bit of convincing. “I had a pessimistic attitude,” says Benji. “I didn’t think too much of the loaders.”

Triplett left the TLB840 with Supak Construction and Benji to evaluate. For four months, they tested the TLB840 on water and sewer line projects in Sealy, La Grange, and Welder, Texas.

Strong, Fast…

Almost immediately after getting into the TLB840, Benji’s ice-cold opinion of Terex backhoe loaders started melting away. “Terex has a good, strong and stable machine,” he says. “It’s a good machine to set something, and I’m impressed with its pushing power.”

The Terex TLB840 boasts a full-height lift capacity of 7,291 lb (3,307 kg) and a powerful standard bucket breakout of 10,485 ft/lb (46.5 kN). This tower of strength is built around a chassis with a proven track record for strength, reliability and safety. Its unique servo power synchro transmission with automatic shifting reduces driveline loss by 9% for increased tractive effort.

Strength is one thing, but having the speed and finesse to quickly get the job done is really where the TLB840 shines. Its new slew system provides high torque for easier backfilling and slewing uphill. The hydraulic system also delivers faster cycle times, which means less time for loading a truck.

Benji appreciates the speed of the new Terex machine. “We put it side by side with the Case, and Terex’s big bucket was able to load the truck 20% faster,” he says. 

The unique transmission also allows the TLB840 to move faster, too. This backhoe loader offers four speeds with automatic shifting for a max 25.1 mph (40.5 km/h) travel speed.

…and Comfortable

Operators spend long days in their equipment, and the hot summer Texas sun can take a lot out of the operator. Conversely, the winter months can lead to bone-chilling temperatures that make even the heartiest of workers seek shelter.

Benji reports that most of Supak’s equipment does not have enclosed cabs, since the HVAC systems can’t keep up. During the summer months, machines with cabs are ultimately operated with windows open to help beat the heat.

Not with the Terex TLB840 and its upgraded ventilation system. “The vents are excellent,” mentions Benji. “They blow right on me and immediately cool me off.” During the winter months, the backhoe loader’s heating system worked equally as well.

Even with the cab, Benji’s visibility of the jobsite was not hampered. With glass that offers a commanding view of the site, the cab’s full-depth rear window incorporates an “up-and-over” design to provide excellent visibility. The cab’s ergonomic control layout is designed for seamless interaction between operator and machine for increased productivity.

Benji uses just one word to summarize the new Terex TLB840 Backhoe Loader: “Impressed!”

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Check out what industry publications are saying about these Terex^® products:

Compact Equipment – “CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE Are a Success, Big Skid Steer Lines Launched”

Equipment Journal – “A New Breed of Backhoes”

Equipment Journal – “Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders”

Equipment Journal – “Terex Sells Its First Skid Steer Loader in North America”

Grading & Excavation Contractor – “Compact Equipment News from the Front”

Site Prep – “Terex to Exhibit Upgraded Machines at CONEXPO”

To learn more about Terex^® skid steers and the TLB840, visit www.terexrealitycheck.com today!

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 registered attendees in the construction, construction materials and fluid power/power transmission/motion control industries.

Terex exhibited its new line of skid steer loaders and the new TLB840 backhoe loader ih the company’s booth #140, located in the Gold Lot.

Ron DeFeo, chairman and CEO of Terex, officially launched the new loaders at the company’s corporate press conference. More than 100 editors from industry publications gathered to learn more about these exciting new products. Some of the coveratge included:

Compact Equipment reports: Terex Releases Eight New Skid Steers in North America

CONEXPO/CON-AGG Preview News highlights: Terex Shows Its New TLB840 Backhoe Loader at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011

Construction Equipment features: Earthmoving Report: TLB840 Backhoe Loader

Construction Equipment Guide posts: Terex Introduces A New Line of Skid Steer Loaders

Equipment World says: Terex Plans Skid Steer Attack

Check out the new Terex skid steers loaders and the TLB840 backhoe loader at a distributor near you: http://www.terex.com/dealersearch/.

The Rental Show, put on by the American Rental Association*, is the largest rental trade show in the world. The Rental Show is a “buying” trade show where transactions take place on the floor, with a concentrated and industry-specific audience. Nearly 700 exhibitors attend the show, which is annually ranked among the top 100 shows by Tradeshow Week magazine.

Rental industry media from around the world attend The Rental Show, and below are links to their coverage of the new Terex^® products!

International Rental News
“New Compact Machines From Terex”

RER
“Skid-Steer Loaders”

Rental Product News
“TLB840 Backhoe Loader”

Terex is gearing up to exhibit these new products at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011. Take a look at the coverage the Terex^® skid steer loaders and the TLB840 backhoe loader is already recieving prior to the show!

Compact Equipment
“Terex’s CONEXPO Offering”

CONEXPO/CON-AGG Preview News
“Line of Skid Steer Loaders from Terex to Launch at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011”
“Terex Shows Its New TLB840 Backhoe Loader at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011”

Equipment Journal
“Terex Exhibits New and Upgraded Machines at CONEXPO 2011”

Visit Terex in booth #140, Gold Lot, during the show to see these products for yourself!

*The American Rental Association (ARA) is the international trade association for owners of equipment rental businesses and manufacturers and suppliers of rental equipment. Current membership includes approximately 7,500 rental businesses and nearly 900 manufacturers and suppliers.

World of Concrete is an annual international commercial construction trade show for the concrete and masonry industry with 48,554 professional registrants in attendance. This year’s Show featured  just over 1,200 indoor/outdoor exhibitors in more than a half-million square feet of exhibit space.

Industry media from around the world attended World of Concrete 2011, and below are links to some of the coverage the Terex product introductions recevied from the Show!

Construction Equipment

Terex Introduces New Line of Skid Steers

Construction Equipment

Terex TLB840 Backhoe Loader

Equipment World

Terex Introduced Its First Model In New Line of Eight Skid Steer Loaders

ForConstructionPros.com

Vertical & Radial Lift Path Skid Steer Loaders

ForConstructionPros.com

Terex Skid Steer Line

Grading & Excavation Contractor

Always on the Move

RER

Terex Introduces New Backhoe and Skid Steer Line at World of Concrete

Pictured (left to right): Lisa Walsh (Terex), Gerard Johnson and Neil Gilbank of Johnson Excavating.