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Komatsu’s SK1020-5 Skid Steer Loader Offers Longer Wheel Base →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu SK1020-5 skid steer loader has one of the longest wheel bases in its class, 45.7 in. (116 cm), giving the operator a more stable ride and a better platform for operating high flow attachments. The machine’s hydraulic self leveling (up only) bucket with 5,038 lb. (2,290 kg) breakout force enhances operator productivity on the job site. The 45 degree dump and 30 degree rollback angles of the bucket allow for a faster dump cycle and load retention over rough terrain. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Offers Customized Trailer →

A concrete cutting company located in western United States needed a hydraulic dump trailer, but not just an ordinary dump; it needed one that had a stationary platform in front of the dump box to accommodate its MT52 mini track loader. Working together with Felling Trailers, the FT-10 DT HD-SP was created. The trailer consists of an 8 ft. (2.4 m) hydraulic dump box with a 42 in. wide by 96 in. (107 by 244 cm) long stationary platform in front of the dump box with a total deck length of 12 ft. Click for more...

Safer Ten Mile River Span on Fast Track →

There is a bridge on Route 1 in Mendocino County that travels over a wide river. It is beautiful, scenic and peaceful — but it is also dangerous, as it is susceptible to collapse during an earthquake. In fall 2010, it will be gone. In its place, Golden State Bridge Inc. is constructing a new bridge just 60 ft. (18.2 m) east of the old one. The new bridge will be a 1,479- by 44.9-ft. (451 by 13.7 m) impressive concrete structure with two 12-ft. Click for more...

Case 400 Series Skid Steers Feature Improved Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment recently introduced its 400 Series Skid Steers, which come in five radial- and three vertical-lift models that range from 49 to 82 net hp (36.5 to 61 kW), with maximum rated operating loads from 1,500 to 3,000 lb (680.4 to 1,361 kg). These models feature an extra-heavy-duty design, Tier 2-certified engines, improved reliability and efficiency, and ease of service. “These models maintain the strong Case heritage, with improved reliability and increased performance features,” said Jim Hughes, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

JCB Skid Steers, Loaders Feature Single-Sided Loading Arm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB’s skid steers and compact tracked loaders offer a single-sided loading arm allowing for a full side door to be fitted. The one arm design is achieved while maintaining equal weight distribution across the machine. This virtually eliminates the risk of danger to the operator, according to the manufacturer. Many other machines require the driver to climb over buckets and cumbersome attachments to enter the front of the cab. Click for more...

Testing Under Way for Case Military Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s M400T military skid steer is among the first wave of new military skid steers to be produced by Case in the second half of 2009 as part of a 10-year, $160 million contract awarded by the U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command). The contract calls for more than 1,900 Case skid steers and nearly 1,500 compact track loaders. In January, Case also received an order to produce an additional 150 armor-ready backhoe loaders (BHLs) in 2009. Click for more...

Bobcat Adds Roller Suspension System Option to T180, T190 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The roller suspension system is now available on the Bobcat T180 and T190 compact track loaders. By utilizing all steel components, the roller suspension system increases operator comfort without sacrificing durability, according to the manufacturer. This is the first roller suspension system with an all-steel design and steel imbed tracks. The rollers are made of forged steel and the springs are shot-peened steel to provide the strength required on the job. Click for more...

On the Boulevard: E.V. Williams Adds Girth to Hectic Highway →

From Construction Equipment Guide... E.V. Williams Inc. is well known in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area. No matter what city you are visiting, if there is road construction occurring, you are likely to see the company’s name on the equipment. In addition to work on Interstate 64 in Chesapeake and on Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach, and too many other projects to mention here, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has awarded E.V. Click for more...

Case Delivers Equipment for Disaster Relief →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Throughout 2008, Case Construction Equipment and its employees and dealers have demonstrated their passion for helping people around the world in times of need. Time and again, Case was on the scene to provide the resources and support needed to help repair and rebuild communities in the wake of devastation. Most recently, Case provided disaster relief in Brazil. When heavy rains caused massive mudslides and other storm damage in southern Brazil in November, and again in Belo Horizonte at the end of December, Case delivered a Case CX220 hydraulic excavator, a Case 845 motorgrader, a Case 521D wheel loader and a Case 410 skid steer loader to the affected areas. Click for more...

Testing Under Way for Case Military M400T Skid Steers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s M400T military skid steer is among the first wave of new military skid steers to be produced by Case in the second half of 2009 as part of a 10-year, $160 million contract awarded by the U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command). The contract calls for more than 1,900 Case skid steers and nearly 1,500 compact track loaders. In January, Case also received an order to produce an additional 150 armor-ready backhoe loaders (BHLs) in 2009. Click for more...

Bombs to Beetles: VW Builds $1B Plant in Chattanooga →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following nationwide competition it was announced on July 15, 2008, that a former army site near Chattanooga, Tenn., had been chosen as the location for Volkswagen’s new $1 billion U.S. assembly plant. The facility will manufacture mid-sized vehicles in the United States rather than importing them. Slated to begin production in 2011, the plant will manufacture 150,000 vehicles a year, with the capacity to produce up to 200,000. Click for more...

New Holland Construction Contributes to United Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland’s L175 black-and-silver 35th Anniversary skid steer loader, which was showcased at several industry events across North America this past year, has been purchased by Nebraska-based New Holland dealer Klein’s Motor Electric Company in a tight 48-hour dealer bid. New Holland Construction has donated part of the sale’s proceeds to United Way of the Plains, in Wichita, Kan., home of New Holland’s global manufacturing plant for skid steers and compact track loaders. Click for more...

Case Delivers 50 Armored Backhoe Loaders to U.S. Army →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has produced the first 50 Case armored backhoe loaders (BHLs) for the U.S. Army as part of a five-year contract awarded to Case for a total of 626 Case backhoe loaders. Manufactured at the Case plant in Burlington, Iowa, these 50 units were deployed in October to Southwest Asia to support military efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Another 150 non-armored Case backhoe loaders for the U.S. Click for more...

New Caterpillar H-Series Small Wheel Loaders Deliver Versatility, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Caterpillar H-Series small wheel loaders —the 924H, 928Hz and 930H — feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT technology for responsive power and low emissions. The 924H and 930H also feature VersaLink loader linkage, which combines Integrated Toolcarrier versatility and parallel lift with speed and force. For expanded versatility, the two loaders now have standard third function hydraulics for operating hydromechanical tools. Click for more...

Cat H-Series Small Wheel Loaders Deliver Versatility, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Caterpillar H-Series small wheel loaders — the 924H, 928Hz and 930H — feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT technology for responsive power and low emissions. The 924H and 930H also feature VersaLink loader linkage, which combines Integrated Toolcarrier versatility and parallel lift with speed and force. For expanded versatility, the two loaders now have standard third function hydraulics for operating hydromechanical tools. Click for more...

Tunnel Boring Machines Core Under Big Apple’s East River →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A long-awaited Metropolitan Transportation Authority project currently under way in New York City is completing the construction of tunnels under the East River to Grand Central Terminal for the Long Island Railroad. It is believed to be the first job in New York where two boring machines are in operation at the same time, side by side and could well lay claim to having the longest conveyor belts — more than 15,000 linear ft. Click for more...

ASV Integrates Terex Business Practices; Renamed Terex ASV →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A.S.V. Inc., acquired by Terex Corporation in March 2008, has quickly embraced the integration of important Terex business practices, designed to improve the overall customer experience. As it integrates into Terex, ASV is now doing business as Terex ASV. “From the outset, it was a strategic priority of ours to incorporate current Terex systems and capabilities that could bring additional benefits to our customers,” said Lisa Walsh, director of Corporate Affairs for Terex ASV. Click for more...

John Deere Upgrades 710J Backhoe With New Tier III Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere has added a new PowerTech E 6068 Tier III engine to its 710J backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier III engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power,” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. Click for more...

Huge U.S. 321 Widening Project Heads Into Home Stretch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A $65 million road-widening project in Caldwell County, N.C., will enter its fifth year of work in 2009 and all indications are that the construction will be completed next fall. A 6.57-mi. (10.6 km) stretch of U.S. Highway 321 between Lenoir and Blowing Rock has seen almost continuous drilling, blasting, earth moving and paving, while still remaining open to most car traffic since February 2005. Approximately 3.1 million cu. Click for more...

471 DIG-R-TACH Designed for Backhoes, Mini-Excavators →

From Construction Equipment Guide... General Equipment Co.’s model 471 DIG-R-TACH hydraulically-powered earth drilling attachment system is specifically designed for use with lower-auxiliary hydraulic system flow rates found on popular models of compact loader backhoes, mini-excavators and compact utility loaders. The 471 DIG-R-TACH system enhances the versatility of compact loader backhoes and mini-excavators by allowing them to become practical and productive options for many hole-digging projects, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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