Mon April 13, 2015
JCB Builds Upon Market-Leading JS Excavator Success
JCB is further improving its JS range of excavators with the introduction of Tier IV Final engines in all models from the JS145 to the JS220. Body styling also has been updated to incorporate improved access to the superstructure of the machines and increased cooling capacity....
Mon April 13, 2015
Volvo to Launch Intelligent Compaction System With Real-Time Asphalt Density Calculation
Volvo Construction Equipment will soon introduce the Volvo intelligent compaction (IC) for select Volvo asphalt compactors available in two packages — Volvo IC and Volvo IC with density direct. In addition to offering the pass mapping, temperature mapping and data storage features of the Volvo IC system, Volvo IC with density direct includes real-time density mapping technology....
Mon April 13, 2015
W.S. Tyler Introduces Pulse Vibration Analysis Service Program
W.S. Tyler, the processing arm of Haver & Boecker, introduced the Pulse vibration analysis program. W.S. Tyler’s team of engineers, led by Dieter Takev, designed Pulse specifically to monitor the health of vibrating screens to ensure optimum screening performance and equipment durability....
Fri April 10, 2015
GT206 Added to KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens’ Global Track Product Line
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens’ GT206 features a heavy-duty 20 by 6 ft. (6 by 1.8 m) inclined screen that offers more screen area and production potential than other models, according to Patrick Reaver, product development manager of KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens’ Illinois manufacturing facility....
Fri April 10, 2015
FT400DF Cone Crusher Maximizes Production for Mobile, Stationary Producers
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens’ FT400DF features a Kodiak Plus K400+ cone crusher, a track-mounted cone crushing plant designed to deliver efficient material sizing, making it a perfect choice for both mobile and stationary producers who need quick, effortless onsite movement....
Thu April 09, 2015
New F2 Series Backhoe Loaders Have New Operator’s Station, Hydraulic Refinements
The new F2 Series Cat Backhoe Loaders includes the 416F2, 420F2, 430F2, and a model new to the range, the 415F2. According to the company, the new F2 Series center-pivot models build on the solid performance, reliability, and durability of their F Series predecessors with engines that meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards, new operator’s station, and added features and options that further enhance performance and operator productivity....
Thu April 09, 2015
Refined D3K2, D4K2, and D5K2 Models Deliver Reduced Emissions and New Production-Enhancing Features
The new Cat D3K2, D4K2, and D5K2 Track Type Tractors have a refined design that includes engines meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standards and new features and options that further enhance performance in utility and grading applications....
Wed April 08, 2015
Calhoun Super Structure Unveils Container Line Fabric Building Series
Calhoun Super Structure Ltd. — a pioneer in the fabric building industry — announced the official unveiling of a new building series, The Container (CL). This is the first-ever fabric building in the industry designed and engineered exclusively for container-use only....
Wed April 08, 2015
Increased Capacity and Two Tire Options Highlight New John Deere Ejector Scrapers
John Deere is updating its ejector scraper line with two and four wheel tire options to better serve earthmoving contractors. The 1612DE, 2010DE, 2014DE, 2412DE are designed for customers who require larger capacities, lower operating costs, faster cycle times, and appreciate an extended warranty....
Wed April 08, 2015
New John Deere Scraper Tractors Boast More Power and New Productivity Enhancing Benefits
John Deere is enhancing its 9R/9RT Scraper Special Series Tractor lineup and adding its largest model to date, the 9620R. The four wheel models and three tracked models vaunt increases in horsepower, feature the fuel saving Efficiency Manager and the exclusive HydraCushion suspension system, as well as boast industry leading hydraulic flow – all in an effort to increase productivity, uptime, and lower operating costs in earthmoving applications....
