Irwin Rapoport - Thu February 06, 2014
Seattle’s SR 99 Alaskan Way Tunnel Progresses
Crews operating a Hitachi Zosen Corporation tunnel boring machine began boring operations on July 30 on the $2 billion, 1.7 mi. (2.7 km) tunnel to replace the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct (SR 99 Tunnel Project) in Seattle, Wash., and have made substantial progress since....
Fri January 31, 2014
Bobcat M-Series Excavator Instrumentation Improves Functionality
A new forward-mount instrumentation system designed for enhanced functionality and improved ergonomics is available for six existing models of Bobcat compact excavators. The new instrumentation system, introduced with the E32, E35, E42, E45, E50 and E55, presents operators of Bobcat excavators with many of the functions, aesthetics and visibility they’ve come to enjoy with Bobcat loaders....
Fri January 31, 2014
Case CX75C SR, CX80C Mid-Sized Excavators Have Greater Strength, Efficiency
Case Construction Equipment’s CX75C SR and CX80C mid-sized excavators are designed to bring the power and performance of a full-sized excavator into a smaller package for improved job site accessibility and convenience....
Fri January 31, 2014
Case CX145C SR, CX235C SR Minimum-Swing Radius Excavators Meet Tier IV Interim Standards
CASE Construction Equipment’s CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius (MSR) excavators both use Tier IV certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) technology to meet current environmental standards — and save on fuel consumption when compared to previous models....
Fri January 31, 2014
Hyundai Launches Tier IV Final R55-9A, R55W-9A Excavators
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc., has added the R55-9A and R55W-9A mini-excavators to its 9A series product line. These two new machines will provide operators with enhanced features and benefits compared to prior models including a certified Tier IV Final engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability....
Fri January 31, 2014
Montabert Crusher Buckets Provide Material Processing Alternative
Montabert crusher buckets provide aggregates producers, as well as construction and demolition contractors, with an all-in-one collecting, crushing and loading solution. Designed for use with a variety of compact and heavy carriers weighing more than 3-1/2 tons (3.1 t) — including skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders and excavators — Montabert crusher buckets quickly process stone, concrete and asphalt debris, among other hard, inert materials....
Fri January 31, 2014
Komatsu Starts Production of EPA Certified Tier IV Final Engines
Komatsu America Corp. introduces its new EPA certified Tier IV Final diesel engines, built on Komatsu’s progressive engineering improvements to reduce emissions. In addition, most machines will see reductions in fuel consumption....
Fri January 31, 2014
MKT Unveils Excavator Mounted Lead Systems
MKT’s new excavator mounted lead system (ELS) is designed to drive piling using a number of different types of pile driving and drilling equipment including vibratory hammers, hydraulic augers, diesel hammers, hydraulic impact hammers and air hammers....
Fri January 31, 2014
MKT Excavator Mounted Side-Clamping Hydraulic Vibratory Drivers / Extractors
P>MKT’s new line of excavator mounted side-clamping hydraulic vibratory drivers/extractors are engineered for driving piling in tough soil conditions. The MKT V-2Esc and V-5Esc hammers feature removable side-clamp and Rototilt attachments, allowing them to be either hung from a crane and powered by an MKT hydraulic power unit, or mounted to an excavator of the appropriate size and powered by its hydraulics....
Thu January 30, 2014
Geith Heavy Duty Buckets Provide Strength, Durability
Designed for use with excavators ranging in size from 8 to 75 tons (7.2 to 68 t), Geith heavy duty buckets are ideal for general construction site work as well as more demanding excavation applications involving soil, dirt and gravel....
