ASV Explores Remote-Control Technology

ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skidsteers, explores remote-control technology on its machines as part of the company’s mission to consistently push the limits on innovation. ASV displayed a test model at a recent dealer meeting, allowing dealers to experience the feature hands on. ASV dealers had an opportunity to try the feature for themselves on ASV’s RT-120 Posi-Track® loader, the industry’s most powerful compact track loader. Dealers stood outside the enclosed operating area and directed the machine through many common tasks, such as avoiding obstacles and digging and hauling material.

“We’re seeing the market for this type of technology advance at a rapid rate and it’s important for us to stay on the forefront,” said Buck Storlie, ASV Holdings Inc. product line manager. “Though there are no plans for its immediate use, our dealers enjoyed testing the remote-control technology.”

As interest in the safety and convenience of remote-control technology grows, ASV continues to test new innovations and improve the company’s machines, allowing operators to do more work in more places. Remote-controlled machines are beneficial for completing tasks in difficult locations and can increase efficiency by reducing the number of crew members required; instead of one driver and one spotter, the remote operator can fill both roles.

ASV has no immediate plans to integrate the feature into its machines at this time, but will continue testing it and other technological advancements.

For more information about ASV machines, visit www.asvi.com.

ASV Holdings Inc., a Yanmar Compact Equipment company,designs and manufactures a full line of compact track and skid-steer loaders primarily for the construction, landscaping and forestry markets. Known as the creators of America’s original compact track loader, ASV has a strong belief that no matter where customers are working, they should be able to complete the job quickly and with ease. ASV builds its machines with groundbreaking features allowing customers to do more work in more places with maximum power, performance, serviceability and comfort. This is made possible through innovative design combined with ASV’s patented Posi-Track undercarriage technology that provides exceptional traction on soft, wet, slippery, rough or hilly terrain. Posi-Track is a registered trademark of ASV Holdings, Inc. For more information: ASV Holdings Inc., 840 Lily Lane, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; call 1-800-205-9913; fax 218-327-9122; sales@asvi.com; www.asvi.com.