Wed June 26, 2013
Case CX145C SR, CX235C SR Minimum-Swing Radius Excavators Meet Standards, Save Fuel
Case Construction Equipment announced the availability of the CX145C SR and CX235C SR minimum-swing radius (MSR) excavators, both of which use Tier IV certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) technology to meet current environmental standards — and save on fuel consumption when compared to previous models....
Wed June 19, 2013
Komatsu America Corp. Launches Its First intelligent Machine Control Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the D61EXi/PXi-23, Komatsu’s first intelligent Machine Control model to the North American market. Thanks to its first fully automatic blade control, the D61i-23 dozer can perform not only finish grading, which has been possible with conventional Machine Control, but also rough dozing....
Wed June 12, 2013
Ervin Equipment Helps Extend Tire Life, Improve Mileage With Automatic Tire Inflation System
Tires are the No. 1 maintenance cost for fleets. In efforts to help its customers extend the lives of their tires, Ervin Equipment has formed a vendor/customer relationship with San Antonio-based Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) to begin offering the Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I....
Mon June 10, 2013
JCB Aims High With $68.5M Investment in Dieselmax 672 Engine
JCB announced plans to begin production of six-cylinder engines with the addition of the JCB Dieselmax 672 to its engine line-up. The introduction of the engine represents an investment of around $68.5 million....
Fri June 07, 2013
Terex Fuchs MHL340 E Material Handler Features a Powerful Engine, Lower Fuel Consumption
The Terex Fuchs MHL340 E material handler boasts a more powerful 173 hp (129 kW) turbocharged diesel engine than the MHL340 D, while at the same time lowering specific fuel consumption by 6 percent, according to the manufacturer....
Fri June 07, 2013
Rayco RH1754 Horizontal Grinder Is Now Self-Propelled
Rayco’s RH1754 horizontal grinder is now available in a self-propelled version that rides on a heavy-duty, steel track undercarriage, making it easier to move the machine around job sites and to perform tasks like windrowing material or sorting material into different piles....
Fri June 07, 2013
Air Ramp Technology Now an Option for Felling Trailers’ Over the Road Semi Trailers
Felling Trailers' air ramp technology is such a popular option among several of its trailer models that Felling Trailers now offers it on its over the road (OTR) semi trailers. Felling air ramps operate via an air bag system that works off the same supply as the air brake system....
Fri June 07, 2013
Kobelco Mini-Excavators Deliver Power, Performance for Wide-Range of Applications
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA currently offers four mini-excavators in the 3,000 to 12,000 lb. (1,361 to 5,443 kg) classes. These compact, yet powerful machines provide operators with maximum productivity and maneuverability in even the tightest of spaces, according to the manufacturer....
Thu June 06, 2013
Hitachi Launches Two New Zaxis Dash 5 Reduced-Tail-Swing Excavators
Hitachi introduced the newest models to join its Zaxis Dash-5 line — the ZX75US-5 and ZX85US-5. The two reduced-tail-swing excavators feature the same performance and reliability as the preceding Dash-3 series models, but include a variety of enhancements that make them more durable, productive and easy to maintain, according to the manufacturer....
Thu June 06, 2013
Excavator ’Stag’ Staggered Tooth High Penetration Bucket
Leading Edge Attachments Inc. now offers a newer version of the “Stag” bucket, which is a new style, high penetration bucket utilizing the “staggered tooth” technology, and is designed for excavators allowing the operator to easily dig compacted soils, coral, shale, caliche, stratified materials, shot rock or frozen ground with higher concentrated breakout force for a price that is lower than the multi-ripper bucket....
