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Construction Equipment

Paladin FD60 mulcher for skid steers fells trees up to 14”

Paladin’s new FD60 High-Flow Forestry Disk Mulcher is designed to reduce jamming while cutting through brush and trees, mulching and grinding stumps. The mulcher for compact track loaders and skid steers features a wind-angle intake and a drive system that quickly recovers speed during cutting, the company says. A MulchPower Gauge shows when max rotational […]

July 15, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #08: Autonomous Wheel Loaders and Rollers + Komatsu’s Robert Hussey

Autonomous rollers help build China highway, and Komatsu’s Robert Hussey talks about new autonomy features like auto dig on the company's newest wheel loaders.

July 14, 2020

Technology

Want to buy a robot to rove your construction site? Spot is now for sale

Boston Dynamics announced last year that robot Spot is available for sale to rove your construction site.

July 14, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat 420 vs. 420 XE: What’s the Difference; Autonomous XCMG rollers building highway; Deere intros skid steer trencher; Volvo intros new pavers; Loftness intros a Battle Ax muncher built for ASV

New Loftness Battle Ax mulcher designed specifically for ASV loaders Loftness has introduced a new Battle Ax mulching head attachment specifically designed for ASV compact track loaders. The ASV-focused S-Series Battle Ax, available through ASV dealers, produces a finer mulch with fewer passes due to Loftness’ shear bars and two-stage cutting chamber. It is geared […]

July 14, 2020

Construction Equipment

Mauldin launches new 760 paver with electrically heated screed

Mauldin based the platform of its new 760 gravity-fed paver on its 690 model but with some differences. For one, the Freedom Screed that comes with the paver is electrically heated. A 12-kilowatt mounted generator delivers heat through six heating elements. The screed’s temperature can be controlled from a new 5-inch screen on the dash […]

July 13, 2020

Class 3-6

Mercedes-Benz adds diesel option for Sprinter Cargo van

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced the introduction of a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine for the Sprinter Cargo Van. The powertrain produces 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque and is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel Cargo variant will join the Sprinter lineup in the U.S. which includes the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder […]

July 13, 2020

Construction Equipment

Skyjack launches SJ9263 RT rough-terrain scissor lift with 63 feet of reach

With a platform height of 63 feet, Skyjack's SJ9263 RT is an "entirely new machine from the ground up," designed with a focus on meeting new ANSI standards.

July 10, 2020

Construction Equipment

Terramac launches 0% financing offer on its crawler carriers

Rubber track crawler carrier manufacturer Terramac has introduced a 0% financing offer for a limited time. The offer is available across the Terramac lineup of crawler carriers, including the RT6, RT7, RT9, the RT14 and 360-degree rotating RT14R. The offer is available through August 31 at all Terrmac dealers across the U.S. Qualified buyers will […]

July 10, 2020

Construction Equipment

JLG telehandler attachment lifts heavy, wide sheet material

The sheet material handler has a lifting capacity of 3,000 pounds and a maximum fork spread of 72 inches.

July 9, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat Renamed the D6K2 Dozer to the D4. Here’s Why They Did It

The D4 is a new addition to the Caterpillar medium size dozer lineup. But it’s not a new machine. It’s the new name of the former D6K2. In the video below, we break down the reason behind the name change as well has how Cat’s new approach to naming dozers is part of a restructuring […]

July 8, 2020

Oils & lubricants

How to safely buy, handle and store DEF this summer

As warm weather upon us, it is important for drivers to consider proper management of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in current diesel-powered trucks. DEF, which is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water, must be handled and stored properly to preserve its quality. Handling and storing DEF in warm […]

July 8, 2020

Construction Equipment

Wacker Neuson’s RD12A vibratory roller boasts enhanced maneuverability

From parking lots to landscaping, discover all that Wacker Neuson's newly redesigned tandem vibratory roller offers here on Equipment World.

July 7, 2020