Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.RoadbuildingGehl announces five new compact excavatorsGehl’s new compact excavators announced Thursday are designed for grading and excavating, trenching, digging, light utility construction, demolition and recycling. The new models include the Z17, Z27, Z35, Z45 and Z80. Each model is powered by a Yanmar engine that is Tier 4 certified on the Z17 and Tier 4 Interim certified on the Z27, Z35, […]September 27, 2012RoadbuildingDoosan updates DX140W wheel excavator with T4i engine, work modes, new comfortsDoosan today announced updates to its DX140W wheel excavator. The machine is now powered by a 135-horsepower, turbocharged, 6-cylinder DL06KB water-cooled diesel engine. The 359-cubic-inch engine is Tier 4 Interim certified and features a high pressure common rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder. 
The machine features an Electronic Power […]September 27, 2012RoadbuildingKomatsu updates 730E mining truck with AC electric driveOn Monday, Komatsu debuted its new 730E mining truck with the AC electric drive technology the company debuted in 1996. The AC drive 730E is slated for limited release in 2013 followed by full production in 2014. The announcement came during the first day of MINExpo 2012 Las Vegas which runs through Sept. 26. Improving on the […]September 27, 2012Technology233-foot, 4,600-ton Big Blue is largest crane in Western HemisphereTech blog Gizmodo put together this really interesting video and a great feature story on Big Blue, the 233-foot, 4,600-ton crane that assembles the new Ford-class aircraft carriers in Newport News, Va. The crane can lift more than 2.3 million pounds.September 27, 2012BusinessKomatsu updates 730E mining truck with AC electric driveImproving on the 730E DC, the 730E AC features a 15 percent higher speed than the previous model and a new look thanks to the new frame and axle housing. The AC drive 730E is slated for limited release in 2013 followed by full production in 2014.September 25, 2012BusinessDoosan updates DX140W wheel excavator with T4i engine, work modes, new comfortsDoosan today announced updates to its DX140W wheel excavator. The machine is now powered by a 135-horsepower, turbocharged, 6-cylinder DL06KB water-cooled diesel engine. The 359-cubic-inch engine is Tier 4 Interim certified and features a high pressure common rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder.September 21, 2012TechnologyGehl announces five new compact excavatorsThe new models include the Z17, Z27, Z35, Z45 and Z80. Each model is powered by a Yanmar engine that is Tier 4 certified on the Z17 and Tier 4 Interim certified on the Z27, Z35, Z45 and Z80.September 21, 2012TechnologyMINExpo 2012 preview: rugged GammaTech tablets and convertible laptops on displayIn the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, GammaTech will display several models the company says "can easily be used both in the mining field and in an office." Devices with creen sizes ranging from 7 inches to 13.3 inches with custom builds available will be on display.September 21, 2012MaintenanceCase launches 570N XT loader/tool carrier with T4i engineCase Construction Equipment launched the 570N XT loader/tool carrier today, with increased fuel efficiency while retaining high breakout force and reach thanks to a Tier 4 Interim-certifed engine. The machine is capable of performing a variety of applications for landscaping, construction and utility contractors, as well as agricultural applications. It has an operating weight of […]September 20, 2012EquipmentAGC: Objections to original CARB proposal saved contractors $9 billionDuring a federal hearing today, Associated General Contractors of America lawyers said the California Air Resources Board overestimated emissions from off-road diesel construction equipment by at least 340 percent in its 2007 proposal for an off-road diesel emissions rule.September 20, 2012Previous PagePage 428 of 434Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingThe 24.4-horsepower mini excavator features a swing boom and a three-pump hydraulic system for tackling a variety of light construction jobs.AttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
