Case Military Equipment Helps Control North Dakota Flooding

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Having a QRF available is an essential part of leading a successful flood fight. QRFs are accountable for responding in the event of a levee incident such as seepage or erosion. They also assist municipal crews and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in raising the levees as necessary to compensate for rising waters.

Case began manufacturing and shipping the first of several thousand model M400W skid steers and model M400T compact track loaders in early 2010. Case provides the equipment as part of a $160-million, multi-year contract with the U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command).

The manufacturing plant in Wichita will produce and ship as many as 1,900 skid steers and nearly 1,500 compact track loaders. U.S. Army and National Guard units already are using the machines in 31 states, and in Puerto Rico, Germany, South Korea and Afghanistan.