Tue June 14, 2016
Small But Mighty: John Deere Adds 324E to Mid-Frame Skid Steer Line-Up
When customers talk, John Deere listens and responds with machines that meet quality, performance and price point needs of every scale. The 324E skid steer is the newest addition to the mid-frame E-Series line of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders (CTLs), and it is a shining example of customer input in action....
Tue June 14, 2016
Roadtec Guardian Telematics Diagnoses Problems, Reports Production
The Roadtec Guardian telematics system for Roadtec e-series milling machines or cold planers and pavers is designed to diagnose service issues and provide production reports. Guardian telematics is designed to diagnose nearly any problem with the machine's operation and production....
Tue June 14, 2016
Komatsu Introduces Largest 3D Semi-Automatic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.'s PC490LCi-11 hydraulic excavator is the largest 3D semi-automatic construction-sized excavator available today, according to the manufacturer. “Many of our customers have been enjoying the precision, versatility and efficiency of the PC210LCi-10, and have been asking us to scale intelligent machine control technology to a larger-sized excavator....
Thu June 09, 2016
Hitachi ZX135US-6 and ZX245USLC-6 Ultrashort Excavators Offer Big Efficiency in Tight Spaces
Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas' Dash-6 lineup continues to grow with the introduction of two new ultrashort excavators – the ZX135US-6 and ZX245USLC-6 – in Canada and the United States....
Wed June 08, 2016
New Ditch Witch Backreamers Improve Productivity for Utility Installation in Challenging Conditions
Ditch Witch,a Charles Machine Works Company, has released a new line of backreamers to help underground construction operators improve productivity in specialized soil conditions and installations. The new models include the Sandhog HD (heavy duty), Swab and EZ backreamers....
Mon June 06, 2016
Virnig Manufacturing Launches V50 Open Front Brush Cutter Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s new brush cutter attachment, the Virnig V50 open front brush cutter, is designed to rough-cut dense brush and clear trees up to 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter. The three-blade cutting system, mounted to a flywheel ensuring flywheel bounces off stumps rather than catching and damaging the motor....
Mon June 06, 2016
Virnig Manufacturing Launches V50 Walk-Through Pallet Fork Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s walk-through pallet fork attachment, the Virnig V50 walk-through rail pallet fork, features a walk-through design that increases visibility and allows the operator to quickly enter and exit the cab....
Mon June 06, 2016
Virnig Manufacturing Launches V40 Low Profile Dirt Bucket Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s value-priced dirt bucket attachment, the Virnig V40 low profile dirt bucket, has a low profile design and extended bottom for better visibility of the cutting edge. The shell and side plates are made from 3/16 in....
Mon June 06, 2016
Virnig Manufacturing Launches V40 Open Front Brush Cutter Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s V40 open front skid steer brush cutter attachment is designed to rough-cut dense brush and trees up to 3 in. (7.6 cm) in diameter. The three-blade cutting system, mounted to a flywheel, ensures the flywheel bounces off stumps rather than catching and damaging the motor....
Mon June 06, 2016
Virnig Manufacturing Launches Tree Puller Attachment
Virnig Manufacturing Inc.'s tree puller is designed to pull out small trees and fence posts. The two rows of serrated teeth lock onto the base of the tree, then pry or pull roots and all from the ground, shake the dirt out of the roots, and then transport the removed tree or shrub....
