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Volvo makes trench work safer with new pipelayer kit for excavators
Note: This story was updated October 29 with more details about the pipelaying kit as well as a video. Volvo Construction Equipment has a new attachment kit that allows its 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers and also improve trench safety. The pipelaying boom can be attached to the excavator’s main boom in […]
October 27, 2020
Construction Equipment
Cat updates PL61 pipelayer with better maneuverability, improved fuel system
Caterpillar has introduced an updated version of its PL61 pipelayer that the company says offers improved performance and new safety features. Powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERT Tier 4 Final engine delivering 130 horsepower, the PL61 provides 40,000 pounds of maximum load capacity in an easy to transport 128-inch width. On the new model, Cat […]
April 17, 2018
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar intros PL72, PL83, PL87 pipelayers with more lifting power, stability and a refreshed cab (PHOTOS)
Caterpillar has updated its pipelayer lineup with three new machines that boast increased lift capacity, better visibility, better performance on slopes and cab updates. The new PL72 is powered by a Cat C9.3 ACERT engine rated at 257 horsepower. A Cat C15 ACERT powers the remaining machines, the PL83 and PL87, and is rated at […]
September 14, 2015
Construction Equipment
Runaway pipelayer heads down a mountain
Here’s a hump day video that should cheer you up. If your week has been bad, there’s a very good chance it wasn’t as bad as this crew’s. It’s obvious that a pipelayer has fallen over and these poor guys are trying to fix their problem. But in the end they only make it worse. […]
April 3, 2013
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