Mon May 05, 2014
PH-Series Hydraulic Hammers
NPK Construction Equipment Inc. now has four new PH Series hydraulic hammer models that will replace its GH-1 through GH-4 model hammers. These new one piece body hammers are equipped with an anti-blank firing feature providing longer component life....
Tue April 29, 2014
Cat Performance Series Buckets Increase Productivity, Fuel Economy
Cat performance series buckets represent a loading system that balances the shape of the bucket with the wheel loader’s linkage design, operating weight and lift/tilt capabilities. The net result is optimum machine performance in production-oriented applications, whether truck loading, stockpiling, or load-and-carry, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 25, 2014
Pin Grabber Coupler Satisfies Regulations, Delivers Value
The Cat pin grabber coupler for excavators meets or exceeds global industry standards for coupler safety, including the European Union EN474 standard and the ISO/DIS-13031 "best practices" ruling. The new coupler, designed and built by Caterpillar, not only satisfies new safety criteria but also adds significant customer value by enhancing overall machine versatility and productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 25, 2014
Geith G3 Quick Coupler Provides Fully Automatic, Double Locking Attachment System
The Geith Generation 3 (G3) hydraulic quick coupler provides operators with a safe, simple, proven and durable design by which to change attachments on the job site, decreasing downtime and increasing overall productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 25, 2014
JCB New Standard-Duty Brush Cutter for SSL/CTL
Available in standard and high-flow models, JCB’s new standard-duty brush cutter is one of more than 30 attachment families available for the company’s skid steer and compact track loaders....
Wed April 23, 2014
Little Beaver Offers Extended Augers for Big Beaver Drill
Little Beaver Inc. , a manufacturer of earth drills and miniature trenchers, offers D-Series augers for extended drilling depths. The series features a secure drive pin connection, allowing operators to drill deeper than 15 ft....
Tue April 22, 2014
Paladin Attachments Expands Manufacturing in Brazil
Paladin Attachments expands its worldwide presence with the opening of its first manufacturing facility located outside the United States. The new 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Guaranésia-MG, Brazil, will create approximately 100 new jobs and serve both the Brazilian and broader South American attachment markets....
Thu April 10, 2014
RC308 Compactor Increases Efficiency
Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment’s RC 308 hydraulic rig-mounted compactor is engineered with features to increase job site efficiency. The RC line of hydraulic compactors is practical for a variety of applications, including slope compaction, trench compaction, road repair and waste compaction....
Fri April 04, 2014
High-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket From Leading Edge Provides Maximum Breakout Force
Leading Edge Attachments Inc.’s high-cap multi-ripper bucket has been shown to replace hammers, blasting and rock trenchers. The HCMRB utilizes the “SHARC” (SHanks on an ARC) technology, meaning that the bucket functions similarly to that of a trencher except it uses the hydraulic excavator rolling action to rip, always providing the maximum breakout force, applied sequentially to each tooth....
Fri April 04, 2014
Multi-DigNRip Bucket Combines Multiple Tools Into One
The Leading Edge Attachments Inc. Multi-DigNRip bucket can replace hammers, blasting and rock trenchers for high production rip and load applications where a wider rock ripping bucket is required. Manufactured in the United States, the Multi-DigNRip bucket is a combination of the high force producing multi-ripper bucket, and the high capacity of the DigNRip bucket....