Kerry Clines (EQW)RoadbuildingCase CX470C excavatorCase Construction Equipment says its new CX470C full-sized excavator sets new standards in fuel efficiency, productivity, improved serviceability, and operator comfort, while achieving Tier 4 Interim certification. The 362-horsepower machine is available in long undercarriage, retractable undercarriage, and mass excavator models with operating weights ranging from 105,300 to 108,600 pounds. It is designed for heavy […]June 19, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo G-Series middle-weight wheel loadersVolvo Construction Equipment says its new G-Series L60G, L70G, and L90G middle-weight wheel loaders feature loader arms with patented Torque Parallel linkage for superior breakout and lifting forces. The machines meet Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements and are fitted with a six-liter, six-cylinder, turbocharged V-ACT (Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) off-highway diesel engine, which features cooled […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingTerex TA400 Generation 9 articulated truckTerex Corp. says its new TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low, and cycle times short. The machine boasts a 444-horsepower Tier 4 Interim-compliant Scania DC13 engine with a maximum torque of 1,548 foot-pounds at 1,350 revolutions per minute and a fully automatic Allison transmission. Additional features […]June 3, 2012RoadbuildingDoosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker matches breaker frequency to ground conditionsThe DXB260H hydraulic breaker from Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment America features two-speed control of breaker frequency, which allows the operator to match the breaker frequency to the ground conditions. The 5,400-pound breaker is designed for use with excavators in the 27- to 37-metric-ton weight range, specifically the Doosan DX300LC and DX350LC. Rated in the 8,000 […]April 23, 2012RoadbuildingCummins QSL9 engine is Tier 4 FinalCummins Inc. says its new QSL9 engine, with up to 400-horsepower output, is ready to meet 2014 EPA Tier 4 Final near-zero emissions standards with a next-generation compact catalyst and selective catalytic reduction (CCC-SCR) aftertreatment system. The company says the engine makes no performance compromises in order to meet the standard, retaining its proven fast […]April 23, 2012RoadbuildingAtlas Copco SBU 220 solid-body hydraulic breakerAtlas Copco’s SBU 220 hydraulic breaker features a patented one-piece housing construction — a solid-body concept that integrates the percussion mechanism and guide system into one single block of steel. The one-piece housing is designed to have fewer components to maintain and to provide greater return on investment. The breaker is intended for carriers ranging […]December 5, 2011RoadbuildingJohn Deere 850K crawler dozerJohn Deere’s new 850K crawler dozer represents years of working side by side with customers. The dozer’s Interim Tier 4 engine uses EGR technology with exhaust filters and provides 187 to 205 horsepower at 1,800 revolutions per minute, depending on machine configuration. The engine’s diesel particulate filters are cleaned automatically during routine operation, so there’s […]September 21, 2011RoadbuildingCaterpillar D6T, D7E, D8T track-type tractorsCaterpillar says its new D6T, D7E, and D8T (shown) track-type tractors deliver reduced emissions, higher productivity, and lower operating costs. All three models feature Cat engine and aftertreatment solutions to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The D6T and D7E use the Cat C9.3 ACERT engine, and the D8T uses the Cat C15 ACERT engine, […]September 21, 2011RoadbuildingMichelin Earthmover XDR2 rigid dump truck tireMichelin Earthmover’s new XDR2 tire is designed for rigid dump trucks, offering up to 20 percent more tread life than its predecessor, the XDR. In addition to increased tread life, the tire features up to a 10-percent thicker undertread between the protective plies and tread base for better cut and impact resistance. Other features include […]September 21, 2011Previous PagePage 91 of 91Top StoriesOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesThe bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketGraders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230
