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There is no more versatile machine in the mobile equipment marketplace than the skid-steer loader. And with typical yearly sales in excess of 60,000 units, it''s clear that these machines, seen by many as the Swiss Army knife of construction machines, have penetrated a wide range of applications.But not all of them, in part because of the very nature of the beast.A skid-steer loader, as the name indicates, maneuvers by "skidding"--slowing or stopping the wheels on one side of the machine, while keeping the other side rolling. This system, highly valued because of its simplicity and effectiveness, particularly in tight spaces, does have drawbacks in some applications. When operated in grassy areas, skidding the tires can scuff up the turf, a real nono in venues such as parks or golf courses. Even where ground disturbance is not an issue, tire wear, or even wearing of the surface on which the machine operates, can sometimes cause problems.

There are few equipment markets more competitive than rough-terrain forklifts (RTFL). In 1999, rough terrain forklifts reached their sales zenith at 15,525 units. Current market conditions are another story, and today, sales are roughly half of what they were in 1999. This condition is predicted to increase by only 3 percent in the coining year.This no growth situation has left manufacturers in the position of having to grow by taking market share away from their competitors and the most effective way to do that in ninny cases is to supply the low cost machine. Yet even with the emphasis on reduced cost, performance and control are still key requirements in the marketplace. So how can a manufacturer keep costs down but offer a machine that performs above the current low-cost machines?