Tag: ConExpo2017

Construction Equipment

Cat 953K track loader moves more with 22% less fuel, features new cab

The Cat 953K Track Loader moves 22 percent more material with 22 percent less fuel than its predecessor, the 953D, and comes with an updated cab and safety features. The track loader’s 173-horsepower Cat C7.1 ACERT engine is also quieter than the 953D. And an Eco Mode “automatically reduces engine speed but maintains selected ground […]

March 24, 2017

Dealers

France’s Mecalac begins push into US powered by Terex acquisition

French manufacturer Mecalac used ConExpo earlier this month to launch its new Americas initiative, including establishing a holding company, Mecalac Americas, and showcasing its agreement with dealer Larusso Heavy Equipment (LHE), based out of Walpole, Massachusetts. As part of this initiative, the company acquired the Terex production facility in Coventry, England, a deal that closed this year. […]

March 24, 2017

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: The heavy equipment of ConExpo 2017’s North Hall, Silver and Bronze Lots

In addition to continuing our ConExpo 2017 machine introduction coverage, since the Equipment World staff returned from the show we’ve also been posting photo galleries consisting of our favorite sights the show had to offer. We’ve taken a look at the massive Gold Lot and the many trucks scattered about the exhibition space. Today we’ll wrap […]

March 23, 2017

Vocational

Miller unveils EnPak A28GBW, an all-in-one work truck power system that slashes PTO idle time

Miller has expanded its EnPak lineup of work truck power systems with a new model that adds welding capability. Designed for class 3-5 mobile service trucks and powered by a Kohler gasoline engine, the EnPak A28GBW provides the following: ♦  28 cfm of compressed air for powering “virtually any” jobsite tool ♦  5,500 watts of generator power […]

March 23, 2017

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Bomag’s new BW 28 RH pneumatic tire roller offers high range of operating weight

At ConExpo 2017, Bomag introduced its BW 28 RH pneumatic tired roller that offers an enlarged ballast compartment for a high range of operating weight, as well as a higher maximum wheel load compared to previous models to allow for deeper static compaction. The operating weight of the BW 28 RH now extends from 18,960 […]

March 23, 2017

Construction Equipment

JLG intros gravity lowering system with 742 telehandler

ConExpo attendees got the first peek at the 742 telehandler, which offers 7,000-pound lift capacity and introduces JLG’s precision gravity lowering system. The first JLG telehandler with the new lowering system, the 742 uses hydraulic power to raise the boom and gravity to lower it. That gives the operator better control and increases the machine’s […]

March 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Tadano launches GR-1200XL-2 and GTC-600 cranes at ConExpo, updates the ATF110G-5

At ConExpo 2017 earlier this month in Las Vegas, Tadano America introduced two new cranes to the North American market and re-introduced another model with a series of upgrades. We’ll start with the new GR-1200XL-2. This model is Tadano’s largest two-axle rough terrain crane. The company says that this crane was developed with the needs of North […]

March 20, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere’s new 310E, 260E articulated dump trucks redesigned from the ground up

John Deere has introduced two updated models to its E-Series articulated dump truck lineup. The 260E and 310E ADTs feature updated styling, cabs, frames and axles from their D-Series predecessors. Both models run on a John Deere PowerTech 9-liter Final Tier 4 engine. The 26-ton 260E is powered  by a 321-horsepower engine, and the 31-ton 310E has […]

March 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

LiuGong intros VL80A vertical lift loader with lower weight, increased performance

The new vertical lift VL80A loader from LiuGong, shown at ConExpo offers a heavier tipping load, high dump height and longer dump reach compared to similar-sized radial lift loaders. The vertical lift, Z-bar loader arm design also allows you to get closer to trucks for loading The new loader has a 162-horsepower, Tier 4 Final, […]

March 17, 2017

Construction Equipment

Hyundai unveils HL975, HL965 wheel loaders; adds long boom XT option to HL940

Touting a payload measurement system that comes standard, Hyundai has introduced two new models the company says are meant to fill gaps in its HL-Series lineup of wheel loaders. Powered by Cummins engines and available in a long boom, extended reach (XT) configuration, Hyundai introduced the new HL965 and HL975 loaders at ConExpo 2017 last week […]

March 16, 2017

Trucks

PHOTOS: The Trucks of ConExpo 2017

While the main areas in terms of crowd draw at ConExpo 2017 in Las Vegas last week were the immense Gold Lot and the packed North Hall, maybe my favorite afternoon of the week was wandering around the South Hall where you could find truck after truck. Custom paint jobs, service bodies, Hellcat HEMI engines […]

March 16, 2017

Construction Equipment

John Deere debuts Machine Health Monitoring Center, 950K dozer, 260E and 310E artics, 844K-III wheel loaders

While there are encouraging signs for U.S. infrastructure spending, Sam Allen, chair and CEO of John Deere, says any initiatives will take time to reach contractors, in remarks made during ConExpo. “Meanwhile, 70 percent of state infrastructure ballot initiatives were approved last year, and in some cases, the impact of those initiatives will last decades,” […]

March 15, 2017