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Allmand TLB-220 Compact Backhoe Loads Smoothly →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The Allmand TLB-220 heavy-duty compact tractor loader backhoe tackles many jobs typically reserved for larger TLBs, maneuvers in tight areas and can be towed on a trailer behind a pickup truck. The 3,115-lb. (1,413 kg) this Allmand backhoe features a Robin EH65D air-cooled gasoline engine generating 20.5 hp (15.3 kW) at 3,600 rpm. An optional Kohler 20-hp (14.9 kW) air-cooled engine also is available. Click for more...
New Holland Loaders Use Super Boom Lift →
From Construction Equipment Guide... With 2,500 and 2,900 lbs. (1,134 and 1,315 kg) rated operating capacity, respectively, the New Holland C185 and C190 compact track loaders feature the lift capacity and reach of the Super Boom vertical lift linkage and a simple undercarriage design. The Super Boom vertical linkage delivers more forward reach at maximum lift height for precise load placement. The wide stance, low center of gravity and stability combine with a standard suspension seat to provide a smooth ride, while the undercarriage design provides long life with minimum maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...
Cat Increases Work Tool Availability in Its IT38G Series II →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has improved the IT38G Series II integrated toolcarrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide increased visibility in demanding job-site requirements. The medium wheel loader-based machine has been redesigned with the operator in mind, providing lines of sight to the quick coupler and work tools, as well as increasing the number of work tools available for the machine. The machine also maintains key features, including 180 hp (134 kW) parallel lift linkages and integral quick couplers to handle a wide range of material handling and digging tasks. Click for more...
John Deere 344J Features Oscillated Stereo Steering →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new John Deere 344J provides many uptime-boosting features found in larger loaders, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain, according to the manufacturer. “The 344J delivers outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach and stability,” said Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. Click for more...
Deere’s 300 Series Boasts More Than 100 Improvements →
From Construction Equipment Guide... With a unified design and more than 100 improvements, John Deere’s 300 Series skid steers are more productive and more reliable than ever before. “Every feature of the new 300 Series was designed with productivity, uptime and operating cost in mind,” said Larry Foster, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. “Owners of these new machines get more done, more reliably for lower daily cost.”Enhanced Productivity, PerformanceThe 300 Series machines provide numerous features that enhance productivity. Click for more...
Komatsu America Adds WA450-6, WA480-6 to Wheel Loader Lineup →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. added the WA450-6 and the WA480-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders. The WA450-6 has a net horsepower of 272 hp (202 kW), an operating weight between 48,920 and 49,430 lbs. (22,190 and 22,421 kg) and a dumping clearance of 10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 cu m) general purpose bucket. The WA480-6 has a net horsepower of 299 hp (223 kW), an operating weight of 54,200 and 54,830 lbs. Click for more...
Perimeter Bobcat Manager Tracks Stolen Machinery →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Equipment theft is an all-too-common problem, especially for owners of compact equipment. In addition to the monetary loss, theft also costs contractors and dealers in lost time and increased insurance rates. As part of its ServiceTrac maintenance program, Perimeter Bobcat, the Ingersoll Rand Company Store in Atlanta, GA, has found a way to fight back against equipment thieves. When Scott Davison, senior rental manager for Perimeter Bobcat, arrived at the office one day this summer, he expected a typical day. Click for more...
Komatsu America Adds WA450-6, WA480-6 to Wheel Loader Lineup →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. added the WA450-6 and the WA480-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders. The WA450-6 has a net horsepower of 272 hp (202 kW), an operating weight between 48,920 and 49,430 lbs. (22,190 and 22,421 kg) and a dumping clearance of 10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4.2 cu m) general purpose bucket. The WA480-6 has a net horsepower of 299 hp (223 kW), an operating weight of 54,200 and 54,830 lbs. Click for more...
Takeuchi Introduces New Wheel Loader Product Line →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi’s new line of wheel loaders includes the TW50, TW60, TW65 and TW80. The operating weights are approximately 8,700 lbs. (3,946 kg), 10,250 lbs. (4,649 kg), 10,350 lbs. (4,695 kg), and 12,600 lbs. (5,715 kg), respectively. Center pivot steering allows maneuverability with 40 degree articulation left or right. A 100 percent inching pedal allows reduced travel speed while providing full power to the hydraulic system. Click for more...
Pete’s Trucking and Demolition Repairs Protective Berm →
From Construction Equipment Guide... A small crew from Pete’s Trucking and Demolition were called to Boca Raton, FL, this summer to repair damage caused last year during Hurricane Wilma. The Plantation, FL-based company brought its Kawasaki 80ZV wheel loader and a Komatsu D39 bulldozer to build a 6-ft. tall berm along SR 441 for Boca Woods Country Club. The previous berm and several trees were wiped out by the hurricane. Owner Steve Miller said the project required 13,000 cu. Click for more...
State Agencies Determined to Save Bolsa Chica Lowland Ecosystem →
Rainfall was the biggest challenge facing the project team of the soon-to-be completed $147-million Bolsa Chica Lowland Restoration Project in Huntington Beach, CA. According to Jack M. Fancher, coastal program chief and Bolsa Chica program manager of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Carlsbad, CA, the 1,300 gross acre (526 ha) Bolsa Chica Restoration site is an historic wetland with its elevations mostly below sea level. Click for more...
Michigan Town Goes Back to the Minors →
From Construction Equipment Guide... By Jim BoyleCEG ASSOCIATE EDITORWhen the Great Lakes Loons take to the field of the brand new multi-million dollar stadium in Midland, MI, audiences will witness amazing displays of true teamwork. Residents of the central Michigan town won’t have to wait quite that long to see such a sight. The inspired efforts of local contractors and crews to have the stadium ready in time for the 2007 Midwest League season are rousing testaments to authentic teamwork. Click for more...
Mustang’s MTL16, MTL25 Track Loaders Plow Through Muddy, Sandy Job Sites →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Mustang’s MTL16 and MTL25 track loaders operate in tough conditions, such as on sandy or muddy job sites. The MTL16 and MTL25 come equipped with rubber tracks, allowing operators to move from smooth to complex surfaces. A track undercarriage provides the flotation necessary for tough conditions and the traction required for strength in excavating stubborn materials. The MTL16 and MTL25 have operating capacities of 2,315 and 3,528 lbs. 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...
Thomas Unveils 35 Series Tracked Mini-Skid Steer →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Thomas Equipment has introduced its new model 35 Series tracked mini-skid steer loader. The 35DT features an enclosed drive system, integrated, large volume fuel and hydraulic oil reservoirs as well as a larger operator compartment. The 35DT track drive features a longer wheelbase and increased wrap around the drive sprockets to reduce the possibility of slippage or ratcheting. The ride-on loader’s 9-in. Click for more...
Doosan Unveils Four New Excavators, Two Wheel Loaders →
From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore America Corporation has announced the addition of four excavators and two wheel loaders to its line of heavy equipment. The DX Series of excavators — DX300LC, DX340LC, DX420LC and DX480LC — and DL Series of wheel loaders — DL300 and DL400 — have Tier III emissions ratings and are more durable, reliable and comfortable, according to the manufacturer. To officially introduce these new models to the market, Doosan hosted a series of launch events in Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Cranbury, NJ. Click for more...
Construction Equipment Stolen From Hurricane Katrina Memorial Job Site →
From Construction Equipment Guide... NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thieves hauled off $100,000 worth of heavy equipment that was being used to help build a Lower Ninth Ward Memorial to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A Bobcat excavator and a Bobcat T300 skid steer loader, both of which require trailers or flatbed trucks to transport, were removed from the site sometime between midnight and 6:30 a.m. Aug. 19, construction company officials said. In the neighborhood that remains nearly pitch black at night approximately a year after the levees failed, the equipment didn’t last three days at the site. Click for more...
Contractor Removes Fire-Damaged Trees in Emergency Contract →
It was a true emergency that warranted a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) emergency contract for tree removal in Volusia County, FL. On the morning of May 10, after several weeks of dealing with wildfires throughout the region, the Florida Division of Forestry (DOF) notified the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and FDOT to report that fires were causing a safety hazard in the median between the north and south bound lanes of Interstate 95 in Volusia County. Click for more...
Thomas Skid Steer Loader Converts From Tracks to Rubber Flotation Tires →
From Construction Equipment Guide... The new T320 from Thomas offers more than 7,000 lbs. (3175 kg) of breakout force provided by a Kubota turbocharged diesel that produces more than 87.4 hp (65.2 kw). The Thomas model T320 features a track design that uses large diameter front and rear open sprockets. This self-cleaning design provides increased track wrap, 180-degrees around the drive sprockets, which eliminate track slippage or ratcheting and its associated wear. Click for more...
New Holland’s Skid Steers Boast Low Center of Gravity →
From Construction Equipment Guide... New Holland’s SuperBoom skid steer models feature improved visibility, lift capacity, stability, dump height and reach. Nine skid steer models range from 14.4 to 74 net hp on the L190, with rated operating capacities from 600 to 2,800 lbs. (272 to 1,270 kg). Reach, Muscle, Speed New Holland skid steers are designed to make quick work of tough jobs, with features including the Super Boom vertical lift linkage for greater reach, a long wheelbase for stability and high ground speeds, and dump angles for faster cycling. Click for more...
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