Wed October 17, 2012
Geo-Boy Brush Cutter 4x4 Model Earns ROPS, FOPS Certifications
The Geo-Boy brush cutter 4x4 model from Jarraff Industries, St. Peter, Minn., recently received ROPS (roll over protective structures) and FOPS (falling object protective structures) certification. The certification announcement comes after a lengthy testing and evaluation process....
Tue October 16, 2012
Weather Guard Protect-A-Rail Cab Protectors Redesigned for 2012
Weather Guard Truck Equipment has reduced the overall height of Protect-a-rail cab protectors to make them more compatible with current full-size truck model year designs. In turn, two mounting brackets have been modified to allow the new Protect-a-rail cab protectors to be installed with the Ford F-250/F-350 super duty and the Dodge Ram....
Tue October 16, 2012
Komatsu Launches D65-17 Crawler Dozers
Komatsu America Corp.’s line of D65-17 crawler dozers are powered with the fuel efficient and larger displacement, 8.9 L, EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engines....
Tue October 16, 2012
Cat 6030B FS Hydraulic Shovel Features Modern Cab, Controls, Enhancements
The Cat 6030B FS hydraulic shovel is the first of the B Series machines in the extensive Cat hydraulic shovel product line. The 6030B FS features a new cab with advanced ergonomic design and superior visibility to the work area and clear lines of sight to the stick and boom for enhanced operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 15, 2012
East Introduces Lowest Aluminum Drop Deck Trailer
Designed for increased payload versatility and better stability, East Manufacturing introduced an all-aluminum drop deck trailer with a low-slung 36 in. (91 cm) deck height. “Specialty loads, particularly equipment loads, keep getting taller and taller,” noted Bill McKenzie, director of dealer development and flatbed products at East....
Fri October 12, 2012
New Option for Landoll’s 455 Traveling Axle Trailer
Landoll Corporation has a new option for the Model 455 traveling axle trailer — a hydraulic kicker roller package. This package allows skid-mounted equipment for the oil fields and other industries to be easily loaded from the ground onto the trailer deck....
Fri October 12, 2012
Caterpillar Offers a Family of Articulated Truck Bare Chassis
Caterpillar offers a family of articulated truck bare chassis to support applications such as water trucks, high capacity waste, fuel and lube, service/maintenance trucks, hook lifts and other body options....
Fri October 12, 2012
W.S. Tyler Launches 10-Ft.-Wide Double Eccentric Screen
W.S. Tyler introduced a 10-ft. (3 m) wide version of its F-Class Vibrating Screen during MINExpo 2012 in Las Vegas. The F-Class offers a double eccentric screening solution for challenging applications that require minimal vibration transmission during operation....
Fri October 12, 2012
Powerscreen Launches Warrior 1400X
Powerscreen, a provider of mobile crushing and screening equipment, launched the new Warrior 1400X screen. Damian Power, Powerscreen global product director said: “The new Powerscreen Warrior 1400X offers improved performance, lower operating costs and easier serviceability while building on the reliable foundation of our class-leading Warrior 1400 scalper.”The 1400X has been designed with economy in mind....
Fri October 12, 2012
Mohawk Mobile Column Touch Screen
Mohawk mobile lifts now offer a 7 in. color touch screen control. Mohawk’s mobile lift shows total weight being raised by all columns, number of cycles per technician, offers password protection for tracking lifting cycles per technician, shows remaining battery life, graphically shows locks engaged or not yet locked and is customizable to show a bus, fire engine or dump truck on the operating screen....
