Fri July 22, 2011
Vacall Hydro Excavator Introduced
A high-pressure water system, tanks with lifetime warranties and an intelligent control system are featured on the new AllExcavate hydro excavator, which was introduced by Vacall. “Vacall is exceptionally proud to have introduced our AllExcavate hydro excavator,” said Bill Petrole, vice president of Vacall products for Gradall Industries Inc....
Fri July 22, 2011
Trail King Introduces Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable
Trail King’s Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer features a new gooseneck design, as well as a long list of new standard equipment. Trail King’s detachable gooseneck system still includes self-lifting hydraulic cylinders, non-ground bearing design, and V-shaped alignment guide....
Fri July 22, 2011
Michelin Launches XDR2 Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks
Michelin Earthmover unveiled the Michelin XDR2 tire for severe mining and quarry applications. The tire — designed for rigid dump trucks — offers up to 20 percent more tread life than its predecessor, the Michelin XDR tire and is available in a 27R49 size....
Fri July 22, 2011
Mack Introduces Enhancements to Vocational Truck Lineup
Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced a series of enhancements to its MackGranite conventional straight trucks and the heavy-haul Titan by Mack model. The Granite medium-heavy duty (MHD) is designed to meet the needs of customers, like some municipalities, who don’t put their trucks through all the rigors Granite models can handle — customers for whom a lighter spec gets the job done....
Fri July 22, 2011
HM300-3 Powered by Komatsu Tier IV Interim Engine Technology
With a flywheel horsepower of 325 hp (242 kW), Komatsu’s HM300-3 articulated truck is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. The HM300-3 features a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 115,147 lb....
Fri July 22, 2011
First Model in New Cat Vocational Truck Line Ready for Work
The Cat CT660 is the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks designed to work as transit mixers, refuse haulers, dump trucks and in any application requiring a heavy-duty truck with the reliability, durability and low cost of ownership....
Fri July 22, 2011
Cat 775G Off-Highway Truck Meets Tough Emissions Standards
The Cat 775G off-highway truck sets new performance standards for the model while meeting U.S. EPA Tier IV final emissions standards. A combination of new drive train strategies and a five percent power increase over the previous model enable the 70-ton (63.5 t) payload class truck to hold a higher gear when climbing 10 percent grades in most applications....
Fri July 22, 2011
Topcon’s SiteLINK 3D Connects Range of Grade Control Products
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has introduced SiteLINK 3D, a real-time, advanced communications management system for the 3D-MC grade control range of products. Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “The goal is to provide information from the machines to and from a central office or job trailer or to other machines....
Fri July 22, 2011
Topcon Announces 3D-MC2 System for Motorgraders
Technological advances from Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) changed the reality at what speeds dozers could operate, effectively and efficiently, with its introduction of 3D-MC2 technology in 2008. Now, 3D-MC2 technology is available for motorgraders....
Fri July 22, 2011
High-Lift Steering Axle Suspension Improves Ride, Extends Tire, Trailer Life
The high lift ParaMax Suspension System, now available on all Titan trailers, offers a more comfortable ride and a longer tire and trailer life for haulers who operate on rough roads and off-road sites, according to the manufacturer....
