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Bobcat Company has officially broken ground on its $20 million renovation and expansion to create the Acceleration Center in Bismarck, N.D. When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize technology and modern design to ensure the position of Bobcat as the leader in the compact equipment industry. [...]

CASE Construction Equipment introduced the new Tier 4 interim CX130C and CX160C excavators to its C Series product line, offering customers fuel economy increases of up to 8 percent and 5 percent, respectively, versus previous B Series models; resulting in increased productivity, along with lower overall owning and operating costs facilitated through easier maintenance. “The [...]

The Ditch Witch® organization announces the release of the new JT25 horizontal directional drill, an exceptionally smooth, powerful, quiet and productive machine designed primarily for utility backbone work. Offering thrust and pullback of 27,000 pounds and an innovative rotational drive producing 4,000 foot-pounds of torque, the JT25 is an ideal drill for installing utility pipe [...]

During bauma Munich 2013, Caterpillar was awarded five Diesel Progress Excellence In Equipment Engineering Awards. Readers of Diesel Progress North America Edition and Diesel Progress International Edition voted for winners in 14 different machine categories. A total of 25,754 individual ballots were cast. Diesel Progress Associate Publisher Mike Brezonick presented the awards at the ZF [...]

CASE Construction Equipment introduced ProCare, the industry’s most comprehensive factory-provided heavy machinery coverage, that will come standard on CASE heavy machines built with factory-installed SiteWatch™ telematics. ProCare is a suite of product assurances, including a three-year Advanced CASE SiteWatch telematics subscription, a three-year/3,000-hour full-machine factory warranty, and a three-year/3,000-hour planned maintenance contract on heavy CASE [...]

New Machine Powered by Tier 4 Interim Engine Technology Komatsu America Corp. introduces the WA270-7 wheel loader. With a net horsepower of 149 hp (111 kW), the WA270-7 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a proven Tier 3 engine platform, [...]

The new Cat® C Series knuckleboom loaders from Caterpillar Forest Products feature fuel-efficient power systems, upgraded hydraulics and significantly more lift at full reach than previous models. The line includes the Cat 579C loader, best for big wood, clear cutting and severe delimbing applications, and the Cat 559C loader, ideal for working in pine, pulpwood [...]

Komatsu Ltd.   has recently acquired the exclusive distribution rights for "Xcentric™ Ripper" attachments for use in rock breaking and demolition in 82 countries and regions of the world from Grado Cero Sistemas S.L. of Spain. During the first half period of FY2013, Komatsu is going to launch sales of nine models, designed to fit 7-ton [...]

A major investment program at Volvo CE’s Shippensburg production hub sees the first US-built wheel loaders roll off a new assembly line, as well as the inauguration of a new Americas headquarters building. On March 21, 2013, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) cut the ribbon on its $100 million expansion program at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, [...]

The first production 988 articulated-steering wheel loader rolled off the line in 1963. The 5 cubic yard loader was powered by a six-cylinder Cat® D343 diesel. Initially, it was rated at 300 flywheel-horsepower, but this increased to 325 flywheel-horsepower in 1968. At this time, rock bucket capacity also grew to 6 cubic yards. Since the [...]

New Volvo pavers — tracked P7110 or wheeled P7170 — provide operators with maximum versatility to suit the needs of any job; delivering the power, precision and quality that highway paving contractors demand. Volvo pavers are known for their high-quality output, and the new P7000 series pavers — born from the Blaw-Knox legacy — are [...]

Komatsu America Corp. introduces the WA320-7 wheel loader. With a net horsepower of 165 hp (123 kW), the WA320-7 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a proven Tier 3 engine platform, Komatsu has leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation [...]