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Construction Equipment

Run tiltrotator, other excavator attachments at same time with Rototilt controller

Rototilt’s new High Flow Controller enables an excavator operator to use a tiltrotator and other tools simultaneously with one hydraulic circuit. “Previously, this was only possible if the base machine was equipped with several hydraulic circuits,” the company says. The controller distributes oil between the tools and the tiltrotator, with all tiltrotator functions running at […]

February 13, 2018

Dealers

Brokk adds Taylor as training specialist for machine operation, maintenance

Richard Taylor has joined Brokk as its training and applications specialist. His duties include teaching operational and maintenance techniques to the sales team and customers. That entails conducting onsite training, organizing demonstrations and troubleshooting machines, in addition to performing application audits in customers’ and prospects’ facilities. Taylor came to Brokk after serving as the division […]

February 8, 2018

Construction Equipment

New Kinshofer DXS-50 shears add power, reduce weight for demo jobs

Kinshofer has designed its new DXS-50 hydraulic mobile excavator shears to work faster and more efficiently at a lighter weight. The DXS-50 is the debut attachment for the company’s new DXS Series. Its DemaPower cylinder technology consists of four chambers instead of two, giving the smaller attachment the ability to exert 25 percent more power […]

February 5, 2018

Construction Equipment

Gradall intros Discovery Series excavators designed for emergency cleanup

Gradall says it has come up with a low-cost solution for local and state governments facing emergency cleanup, such as occurred with last year’s string of devastating hurricanes. The company’s Discovery Series excavators were used during storm recovery on the Gulf Coast and in the Bahamas and Caribbean, a news release says. They can travel […]

January 19, 2018

Business

Fecon, RPX Technologies develop mobile mulching head balancing solution

Vibration can be destructive of any machine or moving part, not to mention the aggravation and fatigue it causes in operators.  This is especially true in forestry mulchers with their heavy, high-speed rotating heads. Fecon partnered with RPX Technologies to develop a mobile balancing service for forestry mulching equipment. Originally developed by RPX to balance […]

January 11, 2018

Construction Equipment

How to install and setup excavator attachments for optimum performance

Webtec has released a video to teach the proper installation and setup of hydraulic attachments while using the company’s DHM Series hydraulic tester. The video, embedded below, shows how to test the operating flow and back pressure from the excavator to such attachments as breakers, hammers and crushers. Improper installation can shorten the life of […]

December 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

Pengo InterLok coupler provides versatile auger attachment

Pengo’s new InterLok coupler for skid steer loaders eliminates the need for auger bit adapters when attaching bits to auger drives with various sizes of output shafts. The variable geometry auger bit coupler allows the company’s Aggressor auger to be equipped with H-200, H-250 and R-256 connection sizes. To attach an auger, insert the coupler […]

November 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

RoadHog turns a wheel loader into an asphalt milling machine

RoadHog has a new attachment to turn your wheel loader into an asphalt milling machine. The attachment runs on its own engine and hydraulic system, so it does not require power from the loader. The company says it is ideal for milling asphalt prior to overlay, cutting utility trenches and recycling chip and seal. It […]

November 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Eterra goes big with new ‘monster’ Typhoon 74 brush mower

Eterra has added a 74-inch model to its Typhoon series of mowers, which the company calls “a monster of a brush cutter.” The Typhoon 74 is designed for heavy-duty skid steers and compact track loaders with at least 2,500 pounds of lifting power. The attachment requires 32 to 50 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow […]

November 3, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat’s new universal coupler quickly attaches skid-steer tools to mini excavators

Caterpillar has introduced a new universal coupler designed for use with 4-ton, 5-ton and 8-ton mini excavators. The new Cat Mini Hydraulic Excavator Universal Coupler allows for skid-steer attachments to be used and interchanged quickly on these excavators. The coupler either pins to the stick or can be picked up with Cat’s Dual Lock Coupler. […]

November 2, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cat intros 72-in. Brushcutter attachment for skid steers and CTLs

Caterpillar is expanding its range of Brushcutter attachments with a new 72-inch-wide model. Cat says the new Industrial Brushcutter is designed for “removing or controlling large amounts of brush, small trees and dense vegetation” in applications such as land clearing, right-of-way maintenance and site prep. Compatible with skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders and Cat Multi […]

October 30, 2017

Dealers

Volvo dealers to sell Allied hydraulic hammer products

Volvo Construction Equipment dealers will now sell Allied hydraulic breakers and other aftermarket attachments through a new partnership of the two companies. Volvo has decided to drop its line of similar products and instead offer the Allied products through its North American dealers. “Instead of competing with industry leaders like Allied, who exclusively sell breakers, […]

October 26, 2017