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Construction Equipment

Ditch Witch RT30 ride-on trencher provides compact footprint of a walk-behind unit

Installations on tight jobsites just got much easier with Ditch Witch’s RT30 ride-on trencher, which features a compact footprint and tight turning radius. Features include a robust trencher drive motor with large shaft for reliability, a maintenance-free pivot design that reduces dirt and debris and a comfortable operator’s seat. Powered by a 24-horsepower Kubota diesel […]

June 27, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere’s new mid-frame E Series skid steers and compact track loaders to offer modified boom design

So far this year, John Deere has introduced nine models to its E Series skid steers and compact track loaders lineup. And this week at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois, the company announced that mid-frame units with a modified vertical lift boom design will join the E Series later in 2013. [youtube hU0rHx7hdgY nolink] “We […]

June 20, 2013

Construction Equipment

Case intros CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius excavators with fuel savings, boosted productivity

Case has introduced two new minimum-swing radius excavators that aim to reduce fuel consumption in the CX145C SR and CX235C SR. The new excavators deliver fuel savings of 9.2 and 17.5 percent, respectively, when compared with previous B Series models even though operating weight has been increased by 3,659 and 2,677 pounds. Delivering 100 and 160 […]

June 19, 2013

Construction Equipment

Terex launches TL 120 compact wheel loader with a 16% boost in power

Terex’s new TL 120 compact wheel loader features a 101-horsepower Tier 4 interim four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler. The Deutz engine delivers 16 percent more power and 90 percent lower emissions than the previous model. The engine cooling system uses a hydraulically operated fan that starts automatically and can be adjusted down for cooler […]

June 19, 2013

Construction Equipment

Doosan’s new DX140LCR-3 excavator features reduced tail swing, operator comforts

Perform a range of site development, commercial construction and road projects with the 16-ton Doosan DX140LCR-3 excavator, which features a Tier 4 interim four-cylinder Cummins QSB 4.5 engine that delivers 109 horsepower at 2,200 rpm. The excavator has a maximum speed of 2.9 mph. The reduced tail swing machine has a radius of 5 feet […]

June 19, 2013

Gear

FAE’s new DML/SSL mulcher fashioned for low-flow skid steers

Designed for a variety of commercial and residential land clearing jobs, FAE’s new DML/SSL mulcher attaches to low flow, 40-to-90-horsepower skid steers. Available in two models—the 49-inch DML/SSL 125 and the 59-inch DML/SSL 150—the attachment has oversized rotor bearings, a double wall frame system and two sets of Hardox counter blades. Contained within a completely […]

June 10, 2013

Gear

Case announces CX130C and CX160C excavators with greater fuel efficiency

Fuel efficiency and easier maintenance were the name of the game when it came to designing Case’s new CX130C and CX160C excavators. The company says it has worked to optimize the hydraulics system on the new machines to make them more powerful and efficient. Plus, they should be easier to transport and store securely. The […]

May 6, 2013

Business

Rent, buy or lease? The crucial answer to your next equipment purchase

Ready for a new dozer, excavator, forklift or other piece of heavy equipment? Construction activity has started to pick up but is in a slow climb. In this atmosphere, is it better to rent, purchase or lease? That depends on a variety of factors, according to Peter D. Gregory, senior vice president of the Construction […]

May 1, 2013

Gear

Doosan launches DX420LC-3 excavator with 4 percent boost in lifting capacity

Perform a range of construction applications including road building and site development with Doosan’s DX420LC-3 excavator. The new machine has a 92,374-pound operating weight, 25-foot, 5-inch max dig depth, 25-foot, 4-inch dump height and 37-foot digging reach. The excavator has a six-cylinder, 362-horsepower water-cooled diesel engine with a high-pressure common-rail design with direct fuel injection, […]

April 3, 2013

Construction Equipment

Financed equipment volume down 6% in February

Overall new business volume in heavy equipment financing was down 6 percent annually to $4.7 billion in February, according to the latest data from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The ELFA’s Monthly Leasing and Finance Index reports activity from 25 companies and showed a month-over-month decrease in new volume of 20 percent from January. Year […]

March 26, 2013

Gear

Komatsu’s new WA320-7 wheel loader boosts productivity, lowers fuel usage

Lower fuel usage and maintain productivity with Komatsu America’s WA320-7 wheel loader, powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine which delivers 165 net horsepower via a Tier 4 interim engine. The WA320-7, which replaces both the WA320-6 and WA320PZ-6, decreases fuel consumption by up to 10 percent, compared to the WA320-6. Using the Parallel Z-bar loader […]

March 25, 2013

Construction Equipment

Inside Caterpillar’s proving ground: $8 million a day in R&D

For the first time in the company’s history, Caterpillar allowed cameras inside its proving grounds for a Bloomberg TV piece on how the company spends its research and development dollars. In the video, we get a good look at the D11, Cat’s largest dozer, being driven remotely. Some very interesting figures are explained as well. […]

January 30, 2013