Wed October 11, 2006
Bobcat Mounting System Saves Time During Hook-up
Compact excavator operators no longer need to manually position or align attachment pins during hook-up with the new Hydraulic X-Change mounting system from Bobcat Company. The optional Hydraulic X-Change mounting system for Bobcat compact excavators features hydraulically activated attachment retention pins that retract to remove the attachment and extend to hook-up the attachment, thus saving the operator time and labor....
Wed September 27, 2006
Deere Compact Excavator Features Long Arm Option
The new John Deere 27D Compact Excavator features reduced cycle times and a long arm option, as well as improved operator comfort with updated controls and a redesigned cab. Additionally, fuel economy and long service intervals combine to deliver low operating costs....
Wed September 27, 2006
Hitachi Compact Excavator Digs More Yards Per Hour
The Zaxis 27u-2 compact excavator is ideally suited to a wide variety of applications. Productivity receives a boost from numerous improvements, including increased operating speeds, 50 percent more drawbar pull and automatic shifting between high and low travel speeds....
Wed September 27, 2006
Gehl Adds 383Z Zero Tail-Swing Excavator to Lineup
The new Gehl 383Z excavator features zero-tail-swing maneuverability that allows the machine’s superstructure to rotate entirely within the tracks. The 383Z excavator can operate close to walls and obstructions without risk of contact....
Fri October 06, 2006
HB 7000 Breaker Dives to Rocky Depths for Dredging
When thinking about maintenance, a shipping channel is not likely the first thing to come to mind. However, maritime professionals know that these waterways require periodic attention. As tides, currents and river flow cause sand, gravel and silt to build up over time, the depth of a channel is reduced....
Kate Zanoni - Wed October 04, 2006
Waterlogged Walgreens Site Work Wraps Up
Mather Corporation of Bloomfield, CT, is currently on one of the largest jobs the company has ever seen — the site preparation work for a new Walgreens northeast distribution center. The job entails moving millions of yards of dirt, which is primarily glacial till....
Gwenyth Laird Pernie - Wed September 27, 2006
Charlotte’s $427M Light Rail Line Heavy on Contracts
North Carolina’s first light rail line — a 9.6-mi. (15.5-km) line known as the Lynx Blue Line (LBL) — will soon open in Charlotte, one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the United States....
Thu August 10, 2006
John Deere Completely Redesigns Cabs on New D-Series
The new John Deere D-Series excavators — 240D LC, 270D LC, 350D LC, 450D LC, 650D LC and 850D LC — retain many of their predecessors’ features, with improvements including faster hydraulics, a redesigned cab, undercarriage enhancements, and a new cooling system....
Thu August 10, 2006
AIM Attachments Introduces HDT62 Thumbs for Excavators
AIM Attachments’ new HDT62 universal excavator thumb features an AR400 steel structure built for a tight fit on any bucket. AIM HDT62 thumbs are 18 in. (45. 7 cm) wide and 62 in. (157.5 cm) long and designed to fit 33,000 to 45,000 lb....
Thu August 10, 2006
FLECO AR400 Excavator Rakes Made for Maximum Durability
FLECO Attachments’ excavator rakes include a double-top tube frame with an oversized bottom tube. Each AR400 steel tine is reinforced with dual gussets. Excavator rakes are designed for use in all types of demolition debris handling, material handling and land clearing work....
