Fri June 10, 2011
Komatsu America Corp. Launches PC290LC-10 Hydraulic Excavator
With a flywheel horsepower of 196 hp (147 kW), Komatsu’s PC290LC-10 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Weighing in at 68,000 lbs....
Thu June 09, 2011
Customers, Engineers Team up on G-Series Graders
In response to customer suggestions during a longstanding collaborative development process, John Deere has redesigned its G-Series graders to include an ITIV-certified engine and a choice between console-mounted or armrest-mounted industry standard fingertip controls....
Thu June 09, 2011
Case Launches B Series Motorgraders
Case Construction Equipment recently launched the first model in its new B Series motorgrader product line — 865B VHP (variable horsepower). The Case 865B VHP motorgrader features a Case 6.7-L engine with triple horsepower ranges to match the power requirements of various applications and deliver optimum fuel efficiency....
Thu June 09, 2011
Major Wire Introduces Modular Panels With Vibrating Wire Flex-Mat 3 Advanced Technology
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited now offers a full line of new 1 by 2-ft. (.3 by .6 m) Flex-Mat 3 self-cleaning polyurethane modular screen media panels. This new screen media size fits virtually any flat-surface screen deck, so screening operations using traditional 1 by 1-ft....
Thu June 09, 2011
LiuGong Presents Pneumatic Tire Diesel Forklifts for the Americas
LiuGong introduced two new machines in its growing line of forklifts into the North American market — the 2030P-D3 and a 2050P-D3, from the new 2030-35P and 2040-50P model families. Each family of forklifts will soon be available with either Tier III diesel engines or LPG/Gas engines....
Thu June 09, 2011
Liebherr LH 120 C Joins Line-Up
Specially designed for bulk material handling, the LH 120 C is the first of a new line of material handlers to be added to Liebherr’s range. Weighing approximately 297,600 lb (135,000 kg), the new machine is the result of a development process that takes practical material handling requirements into account, according to the manufacturer....
Thu June 09, 2011
Leica PowerDigger Lite Guidance System Increases Productivity
Leica Geosystems’ Leica PowerDigger Lite is its new entry-level single-slope guidance system for all types of excavators. Designed with single slope applications in mind, PowerDigger Lite is ideal for mini-excavators and backhoes....
Thu June 09, 2011
Leica Construction Office Allows Contractors to Verify Design Data Before Taking It to the Field
Leica Construction Office (LCO) software provides contractors with the ability to verify design data before taking it to the field, eliminating costly rework due to unverified data being loaded directly to the machines....
Thu June 09, 2011
Leica PowerDigger 3D Provides Fleet Flexibility
Leica Geosystems’ 3D guidance system for excavating construction machines expands on the PowerSnap concept, which provides flexibility and interchangeability of machine control products and of machines such as excavators, dozers, and graders....
Thu June 09, 2011
RTV900XT Boasts Kubota’s All-New Variable Hydro Transmission Plus2
Kubota Tractor Corporation’s latest version of its RTV900 workhorse utility vehicle model is the RTV900XT. Building on Kubota’s diesel-powered RTV900, this model’s key new feature is the variable hydro transmission (VHT) Plus2, boasting higher torque to maximize towing and hauling performance, along with smooth dynamic-braking and easier shifting....
