Thu December 12, 2013
Kenworth Makes Bendix Front Air Disc Brakes Standard on Class 8 Trucks
Kenworth Truck Company will make Bendix ADB22X front air disc brakes standard on Kenworth Class 8 tractors and trucks. The Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes have a two-pin floating caliper design that provides a more stringent overall dimension accuracy and consistent force distribution....
Thu December 12, 2013
Aero Clad Bumper Available for Peterbilt 367, 587 Truck Models
Hendrickson Bumper and Trim officials released new All Makes Aero Clad bumpers for the Peterbilt Model 367 and Model 587 trucks. The Aero Clad Peterbilt Model 367 and Model 587 bumpers are another addition to the All Makes aftermarket bumper program from Hendrickson....
Thu December 12, 2013
John Deere Updates Motorgraders to Meet Final Tier IV Emission Standards
John Deere’s G-Series motorgraders now meet Final Tier IV emissions standards with the implementation of a John Deere PowerTech EPA Final Tier IV/EU Stage IV engine. The engine update also allowed engineers to implement several customer-inspired ideas to better meet the needs of today’s operator....
Thu December 12, 2013
Komatsu Introduces the PC170LC-10
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC170LC-10 excavator is the newest addition to its dash-10 series. With operating weights ranging from 38,100 to 41,600 lbs. (17,282 to 18,869 kg), the PC170LC-10 provides improved performance with up to 5 percent more lift capacity with the standard counterweight, while an optional heavier counterweight provides up to 15 percent more lift capacity when compared to the previous model PC160LC-8....
Thu December 12, 2013
Terex Finlay Launching 684 Tracked Mobile Inclined Screen
The Terex Finlay 684 is a highly versatile and adaptable machine engineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregate applications, according to the manufacturer....
Thu December 12, 2013
First in Potain’s New Luffing Jib Crane Range Premieres at ConExpo 2014
Among the products taking center stage on the Manitowoc booth at ConExpo 2014 will be a new luffing jib crane from the company’s Potain brand. The Potain MR 418 is the first in an updated line of luffing jib cranes from the manufacturer, each with full frequency-controlled mechanisms for precision control and a streamlined design that optimizes the available space on the job site, while simplifying assembly and disassembly....
Thu December 12, 2013
GOMACO’s 9500 with Exclusive G+ to be Introduced at ConExpo
The 9500 is the latest machine in GOMACO’s full line of concrete paving equipment to receive its proprietary and exclusive G+ control system and G+ Connect. G+ on the 9500 also brought about other updates on the multi-application machine, applications that include trimming, concrete and asphalt placing, and shoulder trimming....
Wed December 11, 2013
Grove’s RT770E to Debut
Among the mobile cranes at ConExpo 2014 sure to attract attention will be the new Grove RT770E rough-terrain crane. The 70 ton (65 t) capacity crane offers the longest boom in its class, at 138 ft. (42 m), and is specially designed to give customers all the benefits of a traditional Grove rough-terrain crane, but with extra-long reach, according to the manufacturer....
Wed December 11, 2013
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces its Newest EPA Tier 4 Interim Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s PC170LC-10 excavator is the newest addition to its dash-10 series. With operating weights ranging from 38,100-41,600 lbs., the PC170LC-10 provides improved performance with up to 5% more lift capacity with the standard counterweight, while an optional heavier counterweight provides up to 15% more lift capacity when compared to the previous model PC160LC-8, according to the company....
Thu December 05, 2013
Bomag Cedarapids CR552 Paver Offers More Power, Production
The Bomag Cedarapids CR552 mainline paver delivers the power and production required for full-width paving applications such as airports, interstates and state highways, industrial paving projects, and major county road and highway construction....
