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Liugong Wheel Loader, Excavator Shine at Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Just on the outskirts of New York City is the town of North Bergen, N.J. the home of Eagle Recycling. Unless one’s property borders the vast construction and demolition recycling center or works there, it would be very easy to drive through North Bergen and not even know the company existed. While this might be detrimental to many businesses, for Eagle Recycling it’s a feather in their cap. Click for more...

Chicago Pneumatic Updates Hydraulic Line Breakers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Chicago Pneumatic has updated its line of medium, heavy and super-heavy duty high back pressure (HBP) breakers. HBP models are designed to accept the higher return pressure that is found on skid steers. HBP breakers work from the auxiliary output of most skid steers when used in conjunction with an oil flow divider. The oil flow divider is necessary to ensure that the correct oil flow and pressure is sent to the breaker at all times. Click for more...

New Holland Marks 40 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland Construction is celebrating 40 years of manufacturing skid steer loaders — compact, fast-moving and versatile machines found on almost every construction, landscaping and agriculture project. The company’s entry in the skid steer loader category began in 1972 with the introduction of the L35 — the industry’s first vertical lift skid steer loader equipped with the Super Boom lift linkage. Click for more...

JCB Presents ’Dealer of Excellence’ Awards at Skid Steer Revolution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... During the recent “Skid Steer Revolution” small platform skid steer launch event held March 6 to 8, 2012, in Savannah, Ga., JCB recognized several North American dealerships as “Dealers of Excellence.” In addition, JCB recognized three dealerships for their outstanding achievements during 2011. JCB determines the recipients of its North American Dealer of Excellence awards based on the following criteria: market share; retail performance vs. Click for more...

Kawasaki Introduces New Z7 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, the North American marketers of Kawasaki wheel loaders, is releasing first two models of the Kawasaki Z7 wheel loader generation. These machines are totally redesigned from the ground up, meeting EPA Tier IVi emission standards required introduction of new systems like diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation systems, variable geometry turbochargers and high pressure common rail fuel systems. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA500-7 Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with a net horsepower of 353 (263 kW) and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Komatsu leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation — building on its Tier III engine platform — to design a more environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan DL450 Wheel Loader Combines Power, Productivity, Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Numerous performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany interim Tier IV (iT4) compliance on the Doosan DL450 wheel loader. Improvements ranging from more engine horsepower to increased optional driving power and steering capabilities highlight the 6.3-cu.-yd. (4.8 cu m) wheel loader. With an operating weight of 56,329 lbs. (25,550 kg), breakout force of 52,864 lbs. and a full-turn tipping capacity of 41,667 lbs. Click for more...

Liftech Provides New Technology Experience for Alfred State →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liftech Equipment Companies recently provided the ability for Alfred State College students to experience a new technology and design in skid steer equipment. The skid steer, loaned to the university for training, was used during a lecture, conducted by Mark Payne. “The Liftech team provided an opportunity for at least 38 students to experience the JCB 320T and the new generation of skid steer/track loader technology,” said Payne. Click for more...

JCB Hosts ’Skid Steer Revolution’ at Its Headquarters in Savannah →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB dealers and guests converged on the North American Headquarters of JCB, Savannah, Ga., on March 7 for “The Skid Steer Revolution.” In all, 33 countries were represented at this event which was the official unveiling of the new generation of small platform skid steer and compact track loaders completely designed, developed, engineered and manufactured in North America for global distribution. Click for more...

JRB Side Dump Bucket Simplifies Material Placement →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JRB side dump bucket by Paladin Construction Group is manufactured to provide wheel loader operators with more flexibility than a standard bucket can offer in construction and utility applications. This bucket can dump material from many angles, making it ideal for confined, hard-to-maneuver areas and jobs that require even material placement over long distances. One side of the JRB side dump bucket is shaped like a standard bucket to hold material, while the other side has a 45-degree side-shoot dumping angle that allows for full side dumping and angle backfilling. Click for more...

John Deere K-Series Backhoe/Tractor Loaders Provides Versatility, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere’s K-Series backhoe loaders — 310K EP, 310K, 310SK, 310SK TC, 315SK, 410K, 410K TC, 710K — build on the success of the J-Series. Two economical tractor loader models (210K EP, 210K) round out the K-Series and provide additional job site versatility. The new K-Series models deliver productivity, uptime and lower daily operating costs that operators expect from John Deere equipment, according to the company. Click for more...

JCB Adds Eight Small Platform Skid Steer, Compact Track Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB is building upon the success of its new generation skid steer and compact track loader line with the addition of eight new small platform machines. The eight new machines — the 135, 155, 175, 190 and 205 skid steers and the 150T, 190T and 205T compact track loaders — complement JCB’s nine large platform new generation models launched in November 2010. These smaller skid models are more maneuverable in tight, confined areas and are easily transported from job site to job site. Click for more...

JCB Unveils New Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB dealers and guests converged on the North American Headquarters of JCB, Savannah, Ga., on March 7 for “The Skid Steer Revolution.” In all, 33 countries were represented at this event which was the official unveiling of the new generation of small platform skid steer and compact track loaders completely designed, developed, engineered and manufactured in North America for global distribution. Click for more...

Caterpillar Takes Trade Writers on Tour of N.C. Facility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Immerse trade writers for three days in Caterpillar small construction equipment and what is the one-word takeaway? Engineering. Obviously, a lot of things are going on under that Caterpillar Yellow paint. “When the engineers talk to a customer to see what a company values, and design it in, it shows up well in the new equipment,” said Deke Yeargin, senior project engineer and site manager of a Cat engineering and test facility in Clayton, N.C. Click for more...

Cat K Series Medium Wheel Loaders Operate Under Harsh Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The five Cat K Series medium wheel loaders — 950K, 962K, 966K, 972K, 980K — offer complete machine guarding packages to help ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh industrial applications. To attain even greater reliability, Cat Flexport tires are available on four of the loader models. The loaders retain all of the productivity, comfort and safety enhancing attributes of the standard K Series loaders introduced in 2011. Click for more...

LiuGong’s Midsize 385A, Compact 365A Skid Steer Loaders Join Product Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong’s 385A midsize production class skid steer loader is a multipurpose machine for construction site work and powering numerous skid steer attachments. LiuGong’s 365A compact skid steer is a versatile loader and tool carrier suitable for landscaping work and industrial lift and place applications. The 82.6-hp (61.5 kW) 385A skid steer is the largest in LiuGong’s loader lineup. Click for more...

Case Partners With Eagle River Derby Track for Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment sponsored the 49th running of the AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River, Wis. As part of the sponsorship, Case provided skid steers, compact track loaders and a wheel loader to support the derby and facility in various chores, such as building the snow course, cleaning the ice course between races and moving equipment and materials. Case provided select equipment to the Eagle River derby track for cleaning and building the snow course. Click for more...

Dual Dozer Enables Machine Adaptablility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with enhanced accuracy and machine adaptability. The mount allows the blade to operate independent of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor. The laser controlled grading box is constantly and automatically adjusting on both right and left edges by two hydraulic cylinders, which maintain a precise grade level with a sub-grade accuracy within one-eighth of an inch. Click for more...

New JCB Wheel Loader Offers Productivity and Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has unveiled a new wheel loader model equipped with a Tier IV Interim compliant engine offering increased power and torque and reduced fuel consumption. Improved transmission options, upgraded axles and robust styling combine with a revised interior to provide a faster, more productive machine, according to the manufacturer. The new model is the flagship of the range, the JCB 457 and the new machine features: • 16 percent increase in power and 18 percent more torque for the range-topping 457 model• Intelligent clutch cut-off allows maximum hydraulic power at low travel speeds• Five-speed transmission option with lock-up facility for faster acceleration and improved ride and carry performance• Automatic locking differentials for improved tractive effortPower With Economy and Low EmissionsThe JCB 457 takes over at the top of the JCB wheeled loader line-up, replacing the 456. Click for more...

Command and Control With Middle Weight Volvo Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest additions to the G-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are the L60G, L70G and L90G midsized machines. Not only does the loader arms’ TP linkage offer enhanced breakout and lifting forces, they also remain perfectly parallel throughout the lifting range — ensuring load stability. This combination of power throughout the lift cycle, parallel movement and long reach makes the L60G, L70G and L90G ideal in material handling jobs and where fast work cycles are needed. Click for more...

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