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History of the Toro® Dingo® Compact Utility Loader
How Toro pioneered and revolutionized the compact utility loader marketplace
The story of how Toro invented and subsequently revolutionized the compact utility loader (CUL) marketplace in the United States begins in 1995. That is when the Dingo, an Australian-built, wheeled mini-skidsteer loader made its way to the United States. Its initial popularity in the U.S. proved that there was indeed a market for compact utility loaders and drew the attention of The Toro Company. While the Dingo unit was beginning to make a name for itself, Toro acquired the rights to the Dingo machine in the United States and began developing a 19-hp tracked unit that featured Toro’s patented control system and a walk-behind design.
Due to the initial popularity of the product line, Toro expanded its operations and dedicated an entire division to the compact utility loader — the Toro Sitework Systems division. At the same time, manufacturing of the Dingo product line was moved to the company’s facility in Tomah, Wisconsin.
The rest of the history of the Toro Dingo focuses on continuous improvement by listening to the wants and needs of the end user. In 2000, Toro introduced the TX 420, the first tracked, walk-behind Dingo machine. Two years later in 2002, the Dingo TX 425 was introduced to the marketplace, and proved to be an incredibly popular machine. In 2006, Toro provided yet another tracked Dingo model, the Dingo TX 525, which featured a higher rated operating capacity and a number of operator-centric upgrades.
Since 2006, many other upgrades have been incorporated into the entire Dingo product line, effectively demonstrating Toro’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. In 2015, Toro revolutionized the compact utility loader marketplace with the introduction of the strongest CUL on the market today, the Dingo TX 1000, which features a vertical lift loader arm design and a hinge pin height of 81 inches. With a rated operating capacity of 1,075 lbs. on the wide-track model, not only does the TX 1000 stand proudly in a class of its own, but also rivals the rated operating capacities of many skid steer loaders.
Now offering nine models of compact utility loaders, Toro prides itself on being able to offer the broadest range of compact utility loaders on the market today. It’s been said that there is a Dingo unit for every application, and that still rings true today. From the wheeled 220 all the way up to the TX 1000 wide-track model, end users in the United States have been able to take advantage of the features and benefits of Toro’s Dingo compact utility loaders for over 18 years.
In less than two decades, the Sitework Systems division has gone from focusing solely on compact utility loaders to offering tree care and turf renovation equipment, including stump grinders and chippers; concrete, masonry and rental equipment, including mud buggies, power trowels, and mixers; and, underground equipment, including horizontal directional drills, riding and pedestrian trenchers and vibratory plows. The key to the success of the business has always hinged on the ability to innovate and deliver exactly what end-users need at the right time.
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground engaging equipment and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2015, Toro’s global presence extends to more than 90 countries. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, Toro and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers care for golf courses, landscapes, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural fields. For more information, visit www.toro.com.