Tue July 03, 2007
Komatsu Redesigns WB146-5, WB146PS-5 Backhoe Loaders
Komatsu America Corp.’s WB146-5 and WB146PS-5 backhoe loaders with Tier II engines have an operating weight in the 16,090 lbs. (7,298 kg) range and have a loader bucket of 1.25 cu. yds. (.9 cu m)....
Sat August 04, 2007
Schilling Purchases 29 New Caterpillar E-Series Backhoes
When considering which equipment would best suit its business needs, Schilling chose Hawthorne Machinery and Caterpillar equipment. Schilling Corp., a Southern California contracting company, has been a loyal customer of Hawthorne Machinery Co., San Diego’s exclusive Caterpillar dealer for more than 20 years....
David S. Chartock - Mon July 09, 2007
Simultaneous Construction Facilitates Texas’ $1.1B Bayport Terminal Complex
Simultaneous construction of several phases of the Port of Houston Authority’s $1.1 billon Bayport Terminal Complex is underway in LaPorte, Texas. One of the phases, a $15.3 million reconstruction of Bayport Road began Dec....
Wed July 04, 2007
Industrial Tractor Co. Unveils Deere’s J Series Backhoes
Industrial Tractor Co. recently hosted an open house at its Jacksonville office to introduce John Deere’s new J Series backhoes and the new Total Machine Control (TMC) system. The TMC system is a major upgrade to the control systems on John Deere’s line of backhoes....
Tue June 05, 2007
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Hosts Case Rodeo Event
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc. hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Sussex, Wis., facility May 19. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320....
Mon May 28, 2007
Groff Tractor Hosts Two More Case Rodeo Series Events
Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted Case Rodeo Series events in Bellefonte, Pa. on Saturday, April 28 at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (CPI) and in Ephrata (Lancaster) Pa....
Tue April 24, 2007
Komatsu Debuts Powerful, Economical WB142-5 Backhoe
Komatsu America Corp.’s WB142-5 backhoe loader has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs. (6,583 kg) and a large loader bucket of 1 cu. yd. (.76 cu m) with bolt-on cutting edge. “The WB142-5 is the fifth model in an outstanding line of backhoe loaders from Komatsu,” said Jeff Aubrey, product manager of backhoe loaders....
Wed April 11, 2007
Cat 414E IL Features Joystick Control of Rear Implements
Caterpillar’s 414E IL industrial loader for the construction and landscaping industries follows the 416E IL and is based on the Caterpillar backhoe loader platform. Seat-mounted joystick implement controls in the 414E IL provide increased operator comfort and promote greater productivity....
Thu May 10, 2007
Hitzfield Excavating Paves Memory Lane in Indiana
Back in June 2006, there was much hoopla at Iowa’s John Deere Dubuque Works. Not only were they building their 10,000th J-Series Dozer on that day, but also there was a big Gold Key Event for the 10,000th J-Series Dozer customer — Larry Hitzfield of Hitzfield Excavating of Roanoke, Ind....
Mon April 02, 2007
John Deere 300 Series Skid Steers Boast Quicker Cycles
The John Deere 300 Series skid steers provide numerous features designed to enhance productivity. Among these is increased stability, resulting in faster speeds and quicker cycles. This stability is delivered by a low center of gravity due to heavy components being mounted low in the frame, a long wheelbase that provides a smoother ride with less fore-to-aft rocking, optimal balance due to 60/40 weight distribution on the front and rear axles and large tires....
