Wed April 18, 2012
Bobcat Introduces New Minimal Tail Swing Compact Excavator With E26
The Bobcat E26 minimal tail swing compact excavator has an operating weight of 5,690 lbs. (2,581 kg) and an overall width of 59 in. (150 cm). The excavator is powered by a 27-hp (20 kW) diesel engine that is Interim Tier IV compliant....
Tue April 17, 2012
Doosan DX300LC Features Performance Enhancements
The DX300LC is powered by a 213 hp (158.7 kW), 6-cylinder Doosan DL08K water-cooled diesel engine that has been optimized for use with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) system, diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF)....
Tue April 17, 2012
Hitachi Introduces Three New Zaxis Dash 5 Excavators
The Zaxis-5 Series has been developed by the design centre at Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (HCM) in Japan. Yusuke Kajita, general manager of HCM’s Construction Equipment Development Centre, is responsible for the team of 200 engineers behind the new medium-sized excavators....
Tue April 17, 2012
Hitachi Introduces Zaxis 180LC-5
New to the North American market, the ZX180LC-5 is specifically designed to appeal to small local contractors, water and sewer contractors and those who dig basements and pools. The ZX180LC-5 is slightly bigger than the new 160LC-5, yet has a unique boom/arm configuration for greater lift capacity and a wider undercarriage for more stability....
Tue April 17, 2012
180G LC Hydraulic Excavator Joins the John Deere G-Series
John Deere’s customer-inspired 180G LC hydraulic excavator provides contractors a larger mid-size excavator solution with an Interim Tier IV-certifed (IT4) engine. The 19.8 ton (18 t) 180G LC joins the popular G-Series hydraulic excavator line and continues the John Deere tradition of reliability, power and productivity on the job site....
Tue April 17, 2012
Rotobec Introduces Optimax Stationary-Mount Loader
The Rotobec Optimax stationary-mount loader is ideal for handling a variety of materials such as logs, scrap metal, waste and bulk material. The unit can be equipped with a variety of different grapples in order to effectively meet the users needs, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 17, 2012
Goodyear DuraSeal Tire Survives 367 Punctures Without Losing Pressure
While this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., drew a record number of attendees, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company set its own record of sorts during the three-day event due to its DuraSeal Technology....
Thu April 12, 2012
CEAttachments Debuts the EDGE Mulcher
CEAttachments Inc., a global supplier of attachments and accessories for compact equipment, announced the addition of all new EDGE mulcher attachment for skid steer and track loaders. The new standard-flow EDGE mulcher attachment is designed for efficient mulching of brush and small trees in land clearing applications or to clear trails through overgrown brushy woodlands on standard-flow hydraulics, according to the manufacturer....
Thu April 12, 2012
Diversified Products Introduces Man Baskets for Service Cranes
Diversified Products’ Quick Attach Man Baskets are specially designed for use on service cranes. The yoke-style basket features a universal mounting bracket for installation on a wide variety of service crane styles, and it provides a much safer option for construction and utility work than using ladders or climbing on equipment....
Thu April 12, 2012
ICON’s Slide Rail Systems Offer Versatility for Tough Projects
ICON slide rail systems give contractors versatility and options to help them shore everything from simple pits to elaborate excavations with utility problems, overhead clearance projects or difficult soil conditions, according to the manufacturer....
