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Construction Equipment
Case intros CX145D SR excavator with more power, improved cab
Case has expanded its D Series lineup of full-size excavators with the introduction of an updated minimum-swing model, the CX145D SR. Powered by a 102 horsepower Tier 4 Final (T4F) engine, the CX145D SR has an operating weight of 32,100 pounds and delivers bucket digging forces up to 21,400 lb.-ft. and lift capacities up to […]
August 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
What to see at ICUEE 2017: Caterpillar, Case, American Augers in Area K
ICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the October 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Here is a sample of some of the equipment ICUEE attendees will see in Area K: Caterpillar, booth K135 Caterpillar will exhibit its M315F wheeled excavator, which features large working envelopes, high breakout forces and […]
August 15, 2017
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Komatsu intros WA200-8 loader with quick coupler, lower fuel use
Calling the new loader “versatile” and “useful in virtually any application,” Komatsu has introduced the WA200-8 with improvements to fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Powered by a 4.46 liter, 126-horsepower Komatsu SAA4D107E-3 Tier 4 Final engine, the WA200-8 can drop fuel consumption by up to 4 percent in V-cycle and in load-and-carry applications. Further aiding […]
August 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
KCM’s new 70Z7 wheel loader boosts fuel efficiency and power
KCMA Corp. has unveiled a Tier 4 Final version of the KCM 70Z7 wheel loader, designed to be more powerful and fuel efficient. The new loader runs on a 173-gross-horsepower Cummins diesel engine and emits almost no emissions, the company says. It uses a diesel oxidation catalyst and selective catalytic reduction instead of a diesel […]
August 4, 2017
Machine control
Case unveils SiteControl CoPilot: A simple, affordable dozer machine control system
Case Construction Equipment has introduced a machine control solution for dozers that the company says it is positioning as an affordable bridge between automatic and indicate-only systems. SiteControl CoPilot is available as a retrofit or as a factory-installed option on select Case M Series dozers. The equipment associated with SiteControl CoPilot is an internal measurement […]
August 1, 2017
Construction Equipment
Volvo’s LX1 hybrid loader prototype achieves a 50% fuel efficiency gain over L150
After six months of testing at two Waste Management facilities in California, Volvo Construction Equipment says its electric hybrid LX1 prototype loader achieved up to 50 percent fuel efficiency improvement over a comparison machine, well exceeding the 35 percent goal it set for the project. The LX1, unveiled at the Volvo CE’s Xploration Forum […]
July 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere updates L-Series backhoes with improved controls, new rear coupler
John Deere has refreshed its two-year-old L-Series lineup of backhoe loaders with updates the company says make operation of the machines simpler and more productive. Brian Hennings, Deere’s product marketing manager for backhoes, says the L-Series machines are particularly popular among utility contractors in the Americas, adding that the company worked with fleet managers, owners […]
July 12, 2017
Construction Equipment
Adapting Dozers: Changes to mid-size and larger models, make them more versatile, productive
Construction equipment manufacturers typically answer customer demands by making equipment more versatile, durable and productive. That’s fine for skid steers and toolcarriers, but what about purpose-built machines? Dozers, for example. There’s no market for dozer-mounted augers. No one uses a dozer for snow removal. If a dozer’s primary applications are to push dirt and grade, […]
July 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
Excavator takes direct hit from land mine
Among the many hazards of operating heavy equipment, absorbing the impact of a land mine explosion is not one of them for the majority of operators out there. But for this particular operator, it’s simply part of the job. According to the description accompanying the below video from LiveLeak, this armored excavator is working at […]
June 22, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere unveils 620G, 622G motor graders with new dual joystick on GP models
John Deere is expanding its G-Series lineup of motor graders with two new models aimed at customers who prefer lighter, more fuel-efficient machines. The new 620G and 622G are powered by a Tier 4 Final 6.8-liter Deere engine. This engine delivers 215 horsepower on the 620G and 225 hp on the 622G. Both machines will […]
June 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Excavator tag team lifts people to safety across flooding river
We’re used to seeing videos of excavators rescuing fellow machines or being rescued themselves from watery situations. But this is the first time we’ve seen a water rescue video where the excavators are being used to save people. According to the video description, posted to YouTube by Russia’s state-run media outlet RT, floodwaters and impassable roads […]
June 8, 2017
Construction Equipment
With new JT40 HDD, Ditch Witch delivers a data-filled operator’s station
Ditch Witch has introduced an all new JT40 horizontal directional drill (HDD) boasting an operator’s station improved with machine data views. “The JT40 represents the future of horizontal drilling,” says Seth Matthesen, Ditch Witch’s senior product manager for HDDs. “The unit integrates machine data into an innovative display to keep operators informed and productive on the job. […]
May 30, 2017
Roadbuilding
APWA to hold first National Equipment Roadeo at 2017 PWX
The American Public Works Association (APWA) is planning to hold its first National Equipment Roadeo Aug. 29 during the 2017 Public Works Expo (PWX) in Orlando. The competition will feature two backhoe operation events per participant, including a Tennis Ball Challenge and a Pipe Lift Pin Challenge. Tennis Ball Challenge The objective for this event […]
May 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
Universal HDD designs UNI 440×700 horizontal directional drill with power in mind
Universal HDD’s new UNI 440×700 Horizontal Directional Drill comes with a more powerful engine and hydraulic system. The machine is powered by a 600-horsepower John Deere turbo diesel engine. The powertrain delivers 440,000 pounds of thrust and pullback force and 70,000 foot-pounds of torque. A high-flow hydraulic system provides the needed power for demanding jobs, […]
May 17, 2017
Construction Equipment
Excavator operator uncovers one of the best preserved dinosaur fossils ever found
The scientific community is buzzing over the discovery of an excavator operator who, while working at energy company Suncor’s Millennium Mine in Alberta, Canada, dug up one of the most complete dinosaur fossils ever found. According to a fascinating report from National Geographic, the fossil was found by Shawn Funk on March 21, 2011. After six […]
May 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
Expert excavator operator makes quick work of mat bridge over small creek
While some might argue the below video is short on action, sometimes it’s just fun to watch an expert operator handle a task with smooth precision. And that’s exactly what you’re looking at here. You might immediately recognize the star of this video as Chris Guins, aka letsdig18, from his many other great YouTube videos. According to […]
May 11, 2017
Construction Equipment
John Deere gives 950K a finer touch with ‘exclusive’ PAT blade on the production dozer
In what it calls an industry exclusive, John Deere has put a six-way Power Angle Tilt blade on its production class 950K dozer. ConExpo attendees got a preview of the 950K/PAT combo, which is expected to be available this fall. “Our customers were asking for a machine that does both heavy excavating and fine grading […]
May 5, 2017
Construction Equipment
IronDirect launches new lineup of 10 Shantui hydrostatic dozers
IronDirect, an online equipment seller primarily known as a sales platform for Chinese-made heavy equipment, has added a lineup of 10 Shantui dozers to its product offerings. The new machines maintain track and blade control with fully hydrostatic transmissions that automatically adjust to load conditions. Track speed and direction can be controlled individually from the cab with a […]
May 2, 2017
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