Deere offers new skid steer video

It's part of the company’s campaign for skid steer users that involves contests between Deere and competitor machines.

Moline, Ill. - There’s a new video available on John Deere Construction & Forestry’s www.skidsteersmackdown.com Web site, part of the company’s unique integrated campaign for skid steer users that involves head-to-head contests between Deere and competitor machines.

The latest competition features a forward/reverse slalom, which highlights the John Deere 328 skid steer’s unprecedented visibility from the cab and the smoothness and maneuverability afforded by new electro-hydraulic joystick controls – now available on all Deere large-frame skid steers.

Go to www.skidsteersmackdown.com and click on “The Battles” to view the video.

Launched in April, Skidsteersmackdown.com is a Web site that features compelling skid steer versus skid steer action captured on video before a live audience, a discussion forum, buying information and more.

The site’s interactive components allow users to pick the Deere machines they’d like to see compared to other units. The videos – showing tasks with measurable results – can then be rated, commented on, and shared with friends and colleagues. New battles will be posted monthly.

John Deere manufactures a full line of skid steer loaders, from the new small-frame, 45-hp  313 and 315 models to the 85-hp 332, which has a powerful 11,600 pounds of bucket breakout force.