Thu July 31, 2014
The Terex FD5000 ’Great Lakes’ Mixer Truck
The Terex FD5000 "Great Lakes" front discharge mixer truck is the first Terex mixer truck powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The new 12-L Cummins ISX12G engine is available in 350-, 385- and 400-hp (261, 287 and 298 kW) packages with respective torque settings of 1,450-, 1350- and 1450-ft.-lb....
Thu July 31, 2014
The Liebherr THS 110 D-K Crawler Concrete Pump
The crawler concrete pump THS 110 D-K with a concrete output of 133 cu. yds./h (102 cu m/h) and equipped with a six-cylinder engine, was unveiled by Liebherr. The series of Liebherr crawler concrete pumps encompasses three different models — the THS 80 D-K, the THS 110 D-K and the THS 140 D-K providing maximum concrete outputs of 85 cu....
Thu July 31, 2014
Wacker Neuson Launches a Dual Power Excavator With Zero Emissions
Wacker Neuson has introduced a 1-ton (.9 t) excavator that can run off diesel or electric power. The 803 dual power mini-excavator runs off a standard diesel engine or can easily be connected to an electro-hydraulic pump — allowing the machine to operate emission-free....
Thu July 31, 2014
Takeuchi Launches TL8 Tier IV Compact Track Loader
Takeuchi-US has expanded its line of compact track loaders with the introduction of the TL8. Designed and engineered to provide superior power, strength, and maneuverability the TL8 replaces the TL230 Series 2....
Wed July 30, 2014
Bomag Introduces New Generation of Powerful, Durable Vibratory Tampers
Bomag’s new line of vibratory tampers includes a wider range of models that allows users to select a machine that best suits the requirements of a given job. The tampers combine low operating weights with superior compaction performance to optimize both productivity and ease of operation in applications such as trench construction, utility and cable backfill compaction, and small repair jobs....
Wed July 30, 2014
JCB Gears up for Market Growth With New Fuel Efficient Compact Excavators
JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of an exciting new range of midis. The first three machines being unveiled as part of the new line-up are the 67C-1 and 86C-1 conventional tail swing models and the 85Z-1 zero-tail swing excavator — all designed to grab a bigger share of a market which is expected to grow by at least 16 percent over the next four years....
Wed July 30, 2014
Cat 910K, 914K Compact Wheel Loaders Excel in Loader Performance
Two new Cat compact wheel loaders — the 910K, a new model in the range, and 914K, replacing both 914G2 and IT14G2 — feature Caterpillar’s Optimized Z-bar loader linkage, allowing these new models to work with the digging power of conventional Z-bar machines, while also providing the parallel-lift of an integrated tool carrier....
Tue July 29, 2014
Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders
JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control....
Mon July 28, 2014
SANY Introduces Its First Compact Excavators
SANY America has expanded its hydraulic excavator product line with the addition of its first two compact models, the short-tail swing SANY SY16C and the zero-tail swing SANY SY35U. The two new SANY compact excavators feature Tier IV-certified Yanmar engines and multi-functional attachment operation....
Mon July 28, 2014
JCB Expands Compact Tier IV Wheeled Loader Line-Up
JCB is upgrading its compact articulated wheeled loader range, with the introduction of Tier IV engines, offering increased torque and reduced emissions. Revised Loader Line-UpThe previous T3 406 and 409 loaders have been replaced by 407 and 409 models....
