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D-Series Track Loaders Deliver Performance, Comfort →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature new fuel efficient engines with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access. The 953D and 963D track-type loaders are powered by the Cat C6.6 ACERT Technology engine that delivers 148 hp (110 kW) in the 953D and 189 hp (141 kW) in the 963D. Click for more...
New Caterpillar Track Loaders Increase Productivity →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 953D and 963D track loaders feature a new fuel efficient engine with more power, a new load sensing hydraulics implement system and electrohydraulic implement controls, responsive hydrostatic drive system, and a new sealed and pressurized cab that tilts for service access. The 953D and 963D track-type loaders are powered by the Cat C6.6 ACERT Technology engine that delivers 148 hp (110 kW) in the 953D and 189 hp (141 kW) in the 963D. Click for more...
Herter Enterprises, IronWolf Join in Educational Effort →
From Construction Equipment Guide... When the Eagle Mountain/Saginaw Independent School District realized it needed additional elementary school facilities, time became a big concern. The school district would have to have the facilities ready to open by the spring of 2008. The 6-acre (2.4 ha) building site is located directly across the street from a heavily populated residential area in Fort Worth, Texas. The earthmoving segment of the project required that 8 ft. Click for more...
MoDOT Crushes Rocks to Reconstruct U.S. 65 in Missouri →
From Construction Equipment Guide... When McAninch Corporation decided to take on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) $27 million reconstruction project, two major challenges became evident during work on the reconstruction project. “Traffic is a major challenge in any resort area,” Don Taylor, vice president of McAninch, said. “The Branson, Missouri, attractions create nearly 30,000 vehicles per day on Route 65. Click for more...
New Holland L175 Boasts Fast Boom, Bucket Cycle Times →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The New Holland L175 skid steer loader has a high lift capacity to operating unit weight ratios. With a 2,000 lb. (908 kg) SAE-rated operating capacity, a bucket breakout force of 4,300 lbs. (1,950 kg) and an operating weight of 6,230 lbs. (2,826 kg), the L175 has a New Holland turbocharged engine rated at 60 gross hp (44.7 kW). “The L175 includes many of the same features available on New Holland’s other skid steer models, such as the Supper Boom vertical lift linkage for better dump height and reach, a long wheelbase for exceptional stability, fast ground speeds and no rear towers to impair visibility,” said David Daniels, New Holland brand marketing manager. Click for more...
Miller-Bradford & Risberg Hosts Case Rodeo Event →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc. hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Sussex, Wis., facility May 19. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. All first place finishers of the Case Rodeo Series events will receive a $500 VISA card, a collectible one-sixteenth scale model of the Case 50th Anniversary Edition backhoe and a special edition Rodeo Series jacket. Click for more...
Groff Tractor Hosts Two More Case Rodeo Series Events →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted Case Rodeo Series events in Bellefonte, Pa. on Saturday, April 28 at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (CPI) and in Ephrata (Lancaster) Pa. at its Ephrata branch on Saturday, May 5. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding more than 80 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. Click for more...
Case Offers Pilot Controls Standard on Track Loaders →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment now offers pilot controls as standard equipment on its 440CT and 450CT compact track loaders and as an option on its 430, 440, 450 and 465 skid steer loaders. Case pilot controls for skid steers and compact track loaders can be ordered from the factory with H or ISO patterns. Factory-supplied accessory kits also are available through Case dealers to permanently change the pattern from H to ISO or vice versa. Click for more...
Case Offers Pilot Controls Standard on Track Loaders →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment now offers pilot controls as standard equipment on its 440CT and 450CT compact track loaders and as an option on its 430, 440, 450 and 465 skid steer loaders. Case pilot controls for skid steers and compact track loaders can be ordered from the factory with H or ISO patterns. Factory-supplied accessory kits also are available through Case dealers to permanently change the pattern from H to ISO or vice versa. Click for more...
Miller Construction Prepares Site for Anderson Elementary School →
After close to six decades in the construction business, Miller’s Construction has become a household name in South Carolina. Its equipment can be seen working on demolition, site preparation, road construction and hauling dirt and gravel from Anderson, S.C., to Pendleton, S.C. Since opening for business in 1950, Miller’s Construction has worked on projects with Hughes Well Drilling, Langston Construction, T&T Properties and Dorr Resources. Click for more...
Hitzfield Excavating Paves Memory Lane in Indiana →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Back in June 2006, there was much hoopla at Iowa’s John Deere Dubuque Works. Not only were they building their 10,000th J-Series Dozer on that day, but also there was a big Gold Key Event for the 10,000th J-Series Dozer customer — Larry Hitzfield of Hitzfield Excavating of Roanoke, Ind. Deere Iron, Old and New“I’ve sold more Deere iron than I bought,” Hitzfield said. “Our company has been raving about the quality of these machines to anyone who would listen since 1961. Click for more...
ASV Debuts Scout SC-50 Rubber-Tracked Utility Vehicle →
From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV, a manufacturer of rubber track loaders has introduced the ASV Scout SC-50. “We have been developing the Scout for nearly four years and we’ve integrated components from our time-tested Posi-Track machines,” said Brad Lemke, director of new product development at ASV. “Heavy-duty construction and dependable operation make the Scout ideal for the most rugged conditions. This is the perfect machine for construction crews, survey crews, utility companies, pipeline workers, cable crews and many other services.”The Scout’s undercarriage features the same Posi-Track technology used in ASV’s earthmoving equipment. Click for more...
Zanetis Power Adds New Milling Attachment for Loaders →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Zanetis Power Attachments has launched a new series of milling attachments for backhoe loaders and wheel loaders. The RoadHog is self-contained with its own engine and hydraulic system. This eliminates any power requirements from the host vehicle and enables it to be mounted on backhoe loaders and wheel loaders above 13,000 lbs. (5,896 kg). It also can be attached using pin-on style or optional quick-attach brackets. Click for more...
Groff Tractor & Equipment Holds Case Rodeo Series →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Groff Tractor & Equipment hosted a Case Rodeo Series event at its Mechanicsburg, Pa., facility on April 14. Nationwide in 2007, Case dealers will be holding approximately 50 backhoe rodeo events to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the first factory-integrated tractor loader backhoe — the Case Model 320. All first place finishers of the Case Rodeo Series events will receive a $500 VISA card, a collectible 1/16 scale model of the Case 50th Anniversary Edition backhoe and a special edition Rodeo Series jacket. Click for more...
Komatsu Debuts Powerful, Economical WB142-5 Backhoe →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WB142-5 backhoe loader has an operating weight of 14,513 lbs. (6,583 kg) and a large loader bucket of 1 cu. yd. (.76 cu m) with bolt-on cutting edge. “The WB142-5 is the fifth model in an outstanding line of backhoe loaders from Komatsu,” said Jeff Aubrey, product manager of backhoe loaders. “It’s aimed at the cost-conscious buyer who wants a machine with lots of performance in a simple package. Click for more...
M & L Builds Sizable Fleet With ’Get It Done’ Kind of Firm →
From Construction Equipment Guide... By Kate ZanoniSPECIAL TO CEGFrank Marini worked for 11 years doing curbing and sidewalk work for his uncle’s construction company before founding M & L Construction, based in Trumball, Conn., in 1983. When he went out on his own, his uncle initially helped get him started. In the company’s early years, its focus was curb and sidewalk work, primarily for municipalities. A few years later, the company expanded into doing excavating and concrete foundation work. Click for more...
World’s Fastest Backhoe Loader Coming to California →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The world’s fastest backhoe loader is set to make its return to California at the celebration of Cook Equipment’s 50th anniversary open house May 1. The backhoe, which was recently shown at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, can usually be seen at various motor racing events but JCB have allowed the machine to make a rare appearance away from the racing scene. The open house will be from 10 a.m. Click for more...
TXDOT’s New Braunfels Project an Environmental Success for I-35 →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Hunter Industries was the general contractor for the recently completed I-35 improvements to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on-system interstate reconstruction through New Braunfels, Texas. Noteworthy to the project were the environmental controls, particularly with respect to storm drainage and water quality. Construction sites of all sizes are legally required to take steps to prevent stormwater pollution. Click for more...
Cat 414E IL Features Joystick Control of Rear Implements →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar’s 414E IL industrial loader for the construction and landscaping industries follows the 416E IL and is based on the Caterpillar backhoe loader platform. Seat-mounted joystick implement controls in the 414E IL provide increased operator comfort and promote greater productivity. With just one joystick instead of the traditional four or five levers, the machine gives the operator full control of all five functions (raise, lower, float, tilt and pitch) of the three-point tool carrier along with the ability to activate auxiliary hydraulics and work tools. Click for more...
AIM Offers Heavy Duty GPL Buckets for Wheel Loaders →
From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of heavy duty loader buckets for wheel loaders of all sizes. GPL buckets feature durable construction with an AR400 steel cutting edge with reinforced corners and gussets. AR400 steel is 30 percent stronger and 46 percent harder than commonly used T-1 steel, according to the manufacturer. All buckets are pre-drilled to accept optional bolt-on side cutters and teeth. Click for more...
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