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Loftness Specialized Equipment announces the appointment of Shannon McComas as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, McComas will oversee day-to-day operations, drive strategic growth initiatives, and continue strengthening the company’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. He will work closely with executive leadership to advance the company’s long-term strategic plan and support continued […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment will be showcasing a new stone crusher and tree saw attachment at its CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 booth – P7747. The products add even greater depth to the company’s rapidly growing product line to meet customer demand for durable, high-performance attachments. First, Loftness is introducing its Stone Ax™ stone crusher, featuring a six-inch stone […]

Safety Advice for Mulching Attachments Mulching heads are excellent tools for managing tough vegetation. Seeing how theseattachments can quickly turn sizable trees into small particles, it’s easy to understand theimportance of safety. As a result, all operators should be fully aware of proper guidelines toprevent injuries, equipment damage and other potential issues. Below are some […]

Read The Full Case Study Here Video Transcript00:06 Mark Kisto, the president of Tree Story. We handle vegetation management throughout the state of Minnesota. We’ve really narrowed our focus into the utility vegetation management and more commercial land clearing type of work. Currently, what we do, we handle several co-ops in the state of Minnesota, […]

The Background TreeStory, which grew from a small side gig to a large tree service contractor, found success using Loftness equipment to increase efficiency and safety when managing vegetation along approximately 1,000 miles of right-of-way. Customer Mark Kivisto | TreeStory | Dassel, Minnesota Equipment Battle Ax® S SeriesKwik-Trim The Basics TreeStory has greatly increased efficiency […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment introduces its updated OS170 Orchard Spreader. The new model includes multiple features to enhance performance and maneuverability in modern orchards and vineyards. With the OS170 customers can now choose between a variable-rate capable drive or the Loftness-exclusive hydraulic fixed-rate drive. The variable-rate option offers plug-and-play compatibility with controllers from all major manufacturers, […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment introduces the redesigned L1230 lime and fertilizer spreader. It features new drive systems and more options to increase the spreader’s versatility. The L1230 is now available with either a variable-rate capable drive or the new Loftness-exclusive hydraulic fixed-rate drive. The variable-rate option has plug-and-play compatibility with controllers from all major manufacturers, as […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment introduces the first auxiliary hydraulic cooler to be specialized for the new Kubota SVL97-3 compact track loader. Offering an industry-leading cooling performance of up to 150,000 BTUs per hour, the Cool Flow™ is available with a custom roof mount specifically developed for the SVL97-3 to help increase machine performance and minimize heat-related […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment is saddened to share that its Southeast Territory Manager, Eddie Morton, has passed away at age 66. Eddie was an incredibly effective sales representative and top performer for the company. He will be greatly missed, as he possessed a deep passion for the durability of Loftness equipment and gained a strong level […]

Loftness Specialized Equipment is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh South as its new Chief Executive Officer. Josh brings a wealth of financial and strategic leadership experience to Loftness, having served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer since November 2023. With an extensive background in financial management, cost accounting, and business expansion within the […]