Tue April 13, 2010
Wheel Loader Gets Daily Dose of Vegetables at Penn State
People don’t typically associate vegetable oil and construction equipment, but that’s exactly what the folks at Penn State University and Groff Tractor are doing. Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ Farm Operations and Services is operating a Case 621E wheel loader running on vegetable oil....
Sat March 27, 2010
Lano’s Annual Event Showcases Equipment, Training and More
More than 320 people participated in Lano Equipment’s annual event on March 12, 2010. The event offered sessions on Bobcat safety and service training. Representatives, from the Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Division (Anoka, Minn) spoke about the new rules and regulations for equipment transport and proper load securing methods....
Wed March 03, 2010
Case Announces Technology Choices
Case Construction Equipment said it is ready to meet the next two phases of emissions requirements. Tier IV interim standards begin in 2011, and Tier IV final standards come into effect beginning in 2014....
Wed February 10, 2010
Case Awards New Skid Steer Loaders to Rockin’ Block Party Sweepstakes Winners
Case Construction Equipment has awarded each of the three winners of its Rockin’ Block Party sweepstakes with a new Case 430 skid steer loader valued at more than $47,000. A random drawing conducted Dec....
Sat January 30, 2010
Columbus Equipment Showcases Komatsu Hybrid Excavator
Columbus Equipment Co. held an open house to showcase its new Komatsu. During the event, area contractors were able to get behind the controls of the PC200LC-8 hybrid excavator. According to Jeff Richards, marketing manager of Columbus Equipment, the event provided attendees with the opportunity to inspect and operate the recently introduced “green” Komatsu PC200LC-8 hybrid and to learn more about the technology behind this excavator, which is to greatly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions....
Maura Bohart and Peter Suanlarm - Mon November 16, 2009
Joint Venture Widens Indiana Toll Road
For the past three years, the Indiana Toll Road has undergone major improvements. These improvements came about as a result of the growing population in Lake and Porter counties, necessitating the ITR Concession Company LLC (ITRCC) to widen the Indiana Toll Road....
Fri October 16, 2009
Case Adds High Performance 650L to Crawler Dozer Line
Case Construction Equipment added the 650L to its crawler dozer line. The new Case 650L crawler dozer is ideal for residential job sites and confined commercial work areas. The 650L retains the features of the Case crawler dozer line, such as hydrostatic drive, a comfortable operator compartment, two undercarriage options and maintainability....
Mon September 14, 2009
Case Introduces Power Side Discharge Bucket
Case Construction Equipment’s new power side discharge bucket for skid steers and compact track loaders increases machine utility, making it possible to do more work with the same machine, according to the manufacturer....
Fri August 21, 2009
New Coupler, Hammer Give Case Excavator Operators More Speed, Power
Case Construction Equipment recently added two new attachments — the Multi-Fit coupler and hydraulic hammer — for excavator operators interested in more speed and power on the job site. Multi-Fit Quick CouplerAvailable on Case excavator models CX75 through CX470B, the Multi-Fit coupler offers hydraulic quick-change operation from inside the cab....
Fri July 17, 2009
Joystick Steering Option Now Available on Case Wheel Loaders
Joystick steering is now available on Case E Series wheel loaders. With the joystick steering option, operators can expect more efficiency, increased productivity and less fatigue, according to the manufacturer....
