Mon May 11, 2015
Cummins Announces New Environmental Sustainability Goals
COLUMBUS, IND. - Cummins Inc. has announced two new environmental sustainability goals, for its products in-use and the logistics of the Company’s managed freight. These new goals are part of a broader effort for Cummins to reduce its environmental footprint....
Mon May 11, 2015
Tier IV Final 457 Shows Off New JCB ’CommandPlus’ Cab
JCB is taking the wraps off a new wheel loader design — complete with the all new “JCB CommandPlus” cab. The powerful JCB 457 is the first machine to show off the completely new cab structure, engine cover and rear counterweight design, all of which contribute to improved visibility, lower noise levels, increased internal space and an enhanced working environment for the operator....
Thu May 07, 2015
Roadtec Introduces Ace Grade, Slope Control
Roadtec Inc.’s Ace Grade and Slope Control System is available on all half-lane and full-lane milling machines and automates the elevation of the milling machine using a network of grade and slope sensors combined with one central microcontroller....
Thu May 07, 2015
New CASE Generator, 3-in-1 Welder/Generator/Air Compressor Now Available
CASE Construction Equipment is now offering a new 12,000-watt generator and 3-in-1 compressor/generator/welder through its online Partstore and its dealer network. The CASE 12,000-watt generator delivers a continuous 9,500-watts, with up to 40 amps of output....
Wed May 06, 2015
Omaha Standard Palfinger Develops New Personnel Basket
Responding to changes in OSHA regulations, while aiming to increase safety within the work truck industry, Omaha Standard Palfinger (OSP) has introduced a new personnel basket designed for Palfinger service cranes (PSC)....
Wed May 06, 2015
JCB Launches 67C-1 Conventional Tailswing Compact Excavator
JCB has unveiled a 7.3 ton (6.7 t) conventional tail-swing compact excavator, as part of its commitment to continuous product development and productivity improvement. With growing global demand for compact excavators, the 67C-1 delivers durability, efficiency and productivity....
Wed May 06, 2015
Doosan DX140LC, DX140LCR Crawler Excavators Move to Tier IV Compliance
Two new Doosan crawler excavators have been added to the Tier IV-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The 15.4 ton (14 t) DX140LC-5 and DX140LCR-5 Tier IV-compliant machines replace the interim Tier IV “dash-3” models....
Wed May 06, 2015
JCB 100C-1 Compact Excavator Meets Changing Demand
JCB is set to launch an 11 ton (10 t) conventional tailswing compact excavator to meet the growing demand from customers in the USA, the UK, France and Germany. The 100C-1 is based on the frame of the recently released 9.5 ton (8.6 t) 86C-1 compact machine, but with a more powerful engine, larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance....
Wed May 06, 2015
Manitowoc Launches Grove GMK5250L
Manitowoc has announced a new Grove all-terrain crane for the global market and as with other Grove launches of recent years it offers several unique innovations and class-leading capabilities. The 300 ton (272 t) capacity Grove GMK5250L has the strongest reach and load chart of any five-axle crane....
Mon May 04, 2015
Roadtec Presents Autotracking Package for Material Transfer Vehicles
The autotracking package for the Roadtec Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicle automates the Shuttle Buggy, allowing it to operate at a continuous speed with a paver. This new option enables the paver to set the speed for the Shuttle Buggy preventing any defects in the mat associated with stopping and starting the paver....
