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Construction Equipment

Komatsu rolls out 6 new hydraulic excavators, 2 dozers and an articulated dump truck at ConExpo

Komatsu introduced six new hydraulic excavators, two crawler dozers and a Tier 4 Final articulated dump truck at a March 4 press conference at ConExpo 2014 in Las Vegas. The company’s theme for the trade show this year is “Innovative, Intelligent, Integrated,” which Komatsu says defines its equipment as it forges ahead with intelligent machine […]

March 5, 2014

Business

Contractors skeptical of Tier 4 resale value, say lack of consistent work will continue driving equipment rentals

Skepticism around Tier 4 equipment and a continued lack of consistent work will contribute to continued momentum in the rental market, based on data collected by a Wells Fargo Equipment Finance survey in January. Nearly 30 percent of contractors surveyed said they feel Tier 4 equipment will have a worse resale value than previous generations. […]

February 27, 2014

Roadbuilding

Hyundai adds R55-9A and R55W-9A mini excavators to 9A series

Hyundai Construction Equipment has introduced two new mini excavators to its 9A series product line: R55-9A and R55W-9A. The new mini excavator feature a number of improvements over their predecessors, including a certified Tier 4 Final engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability. Both machines are powered by a 65.1-horsepower Tier 4 […]

January 27, 2014

ConExpo-Con/Agg

John Deere updates motor graders with Tier 4 Final technology

John Deere has updated its G-Series motor graders with a John Deere PowerTech EPA Tier 4 Final engine. The updated G-Series includes 12 models — 670G/GP, 672G/GP, 770G/GP, 772G/GP, 870G/GP, 872G/GP — with net horsepower ranging from 220 to 287 and weight remaining the same as that of their predecessors. Six of the units (672G/GP, […]

December 31, 2013

Roadbuilding

Case introduces Tier 4 Final TR270 Alpha Series compact track loader

Case has introduced the Tier 4 Final TR270 Alpha Series compact track loader, which offers a variety of improvements from the previous model. Updates include increases to bucket breakout force, now 7,270 pounds ; torque, now 232 foot-pounds ; and hydraulic flow, now at a standard 24.2 gallons per minute and a high-flow of 32.4 […]

December 17, 2013

Roadbuilding

25 Days of RollOuts: Case CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features Tier 4 Final engine withDOC-only CEGR system

Introduced at the 2013 American Public Works Association show, Case Construction’s new CX75C SR mid-sized excavator features a first-in-class Tier 4 Final engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)-only cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system. Compared to previous models, the CX75C SR offers a 5-percent improvement in fuel efficiency, a 7-percent faster cycle time, a […]

December 13, 2013

Construction Equipment

With updated 500 frame-size skid steers and CTLs, Bobcat launches its first Tier 4 Final loaders

Bobcat today launched its first Tier 4 Final compact track loaders and skid steers. The engines of the seven new 500 frame-size machines do not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and boast sizable increases in torque. The S510, S550 and T550 are radius lift path loaders while the S530, S570, S590 and T590 have […]

November 22, 2013

Equipment Experts

Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar gives sneak peek at the new 730 C, 725 C Tier 4 Final articulated trucks

Caterpillar recently gave our sister site Aggregates Manager a sneak peek at its Tier 4 Final articulated trucks. The trucks, the 30-ton 730 C and the 25-ton 725 C, will launch in January and February, respectively. According to Aggregates Manager, The 730 C (which also has an ejector model) is powered by a Cat C-13 engine […]

November 12, 2013

Business

Mike Ballweber named president of Doosan Portable Power

Doosan has announced that Mike Ballweber is the new president of Doosan Portable Power. Ballweber, who is being promoted from vice president of product management in the North America and Oceania regions of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DICE), replaces former president Shawn Sweet. “Mike’s leadership and extensive knowledge of the market will have a positive impact […]

November 10, 2013

Equipment

Study: Hybrid construction equipment emits more harmful pollutants than diesel-only machines

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have concluded that while hybrid construction equipment certainly reduces fuel consumption, they are still worse for the environment due to increased harmful emissions. The scientists deployed 10 hybrid Caterpillar D7E bulldozers and six hybrid Komatsu HB215LC-1 excavators at six different jobsites in California. Both machines were tested for […]

October 23, 2013

Construction Equipment

Genie updates GTH-5519 telehandler with new Deutz engine, Tier 4 Final

There are few cues from the outside of Genie’s GTH-5519 that it’s received a major upgrade, says Chad Hislop. “The only real visible change is the engine hood,” says Terex’s Aerial Work Platforms product manager. As the Tier 4 aftermarket package grew, the under-the-hood enclosure needed to be reconfigured. This made Genie rethink the hood […]

October 14, 2013