September 13, 2013
Not only is the new ECR25D short swing radius compact excavator easy to maneuver and transport, it packs the breakout and tearout forces of a much larger machine — with an engine designed for powerful performance, excellent fuel economy and low emissions. It might be small, but the ECR25D compact excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment […]
September 10, 2013
Caterpillar announces the addition of the AP300D paver to its paving products family. Many integrated features make this paver extremely productive for paving parking lots, urban streets, cycle and walking paths, trenches, narrow shoulders, as well as other small and medium job sites. Contractors will appreciate the new hydrostatic drive system that delivers tight turning […]
September 6, 2013
CASE Construction Equipment will introduce new products and provide equipment demonstration opportunities at ICUEE 2013, held in Louisville, Kentucky October 1-3. ICUEE — the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition — provides contractors and utilities with one of the most extensive equipment demonstration venues in the construction industry. The CASE demonstration (outdoor booth K277) will […]
September 5, 2013
Pitts Trailers®, one of the heavy-duty industry’s leading trailer manufacturers, announced the recent launch of a new improved website. Pitts Trailers’ new website will go live on September 23, 2013. It has been designed to provide the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers, dealers, and visitors to access detailed product […]
September 5, 2013
Caterpillar has designed, fabricated and constructed the largest hydraulic mining shovel ever built. The new Cat® 6120B H FS significantly exceeds the size of the Cat 6090 FS to deliver highly productive three- or four-pass loading of ultra-class mining trucks. Innovative hybrid technologies cut fuel use per ton by an estimated 25 percent—through the use […]
September 4, 2013
Imagine having a fun family day on the water in your favorite fishing or speed boat. As the sun issetting or a sudden thunderstorm or high winds force you off the lake, you now have to rush to get your boat tied up and unloaded. Or, you can do what others have done and have […]
September 3, 2013
The Ditch Witch organization introduces the RT120 Quad, a utility tractor with the power, heavy-duty frame and traction necessary for long installations of large-diameter pipe on the most challenging jobsites. The sturdy Ditch Witch RT120 Quad is built around an exceptionally heavy-duty undercarriage designed to withstand punishing ground conditions and provide years of reliable service. […]
August 30, 2013
The origin of Caterpillar's involvement in the motor grader industry can be traced back to 110 years ago. In 1903, Richard Russell and Charles Stockland built their first horse-drawn elevating grader and formed a partnership - the Russell Grader Company- in a little town called Stephen, Minnesota. Richard Russell applied for a patent for this […]
August 29, 2013
Successful skid steer loader and compact track loader (CTL) operation depends largely on the type of terrain you are operating on. For example, concrete, asphalt and rocky surfaces are typically best suited to skid steers, while softer, more sensitive surfaces are better suited for compact track loaders. But a closer look at attachment use with […]
August 27, 2013
Designed specifically for lower-clearance applications, John Deere introduces the 8-foot tall, economical 204K and 304K Compact Wheel Loaders. Both machines include features to increase productivity, visibility, versatility, and lower daily operating costs. "The 204K and 304K are the next generation of John Deere compact wheel loaders designed on feedback from various landscape and agricultural customers," said Doug […]
August 21, 2013
Powered by a new 101-horsepower (76 kW) Cat® C3.4B engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4-Interim emissions regulations, the Cat TH514C telehandler has an operating weight 24,890 pounds (11,290 kg), a rated load capacity of 11,000 pounds (4,990 kg), and a maximum lift height of 45 feet (13.70m) with stabilizer down. The new telehandler is […]
August 21, 2013
Western Star Trucks, Inc. announced the availability of a 6,500 gallon water tank truck for the 4900XD. Developed in collaboration with Klein Products, Inc., the truck features a Klein K650 water tank to provide a more efficient road dust control operation for construction, quarry, and mining applications. Ontario, Calif.-based Klein Products is a worldwide manufacturer […]
