Fri April 25, 2014
Adjust Paving Width on the Fly With Bergkamp’s Variable Width Spreader Box
Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kan., offers its variable width spreader box (VSB) to provide better flexibility for micro surfacing contractors that work on highways, roads and other pavements where the width fluctuates throughout the job....
Fri April 25, 2014
John Deere Announces 2014 Gator Product Updates
The 2014 John Deere Gator line-up features updates that enhance the quality and improve the utility experience in the field, on the trails or around the job site. Utilizing customer feedback and market-driven research to improve the lineup, the updates focus on operator side retention, winch enhancements, and specific performance tweaks to each model category, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 25, 2014
Cat D9T Dozer Delivers Enhanced Productivity, Safety, Serviceability
The Cat D9T dozer has new features that enhance performance, productivity, operator convenience and safety, and serviceability. The new dozer features a Cat C18 ACERT engine, which meets Tier IV Final/Stage IV emissions standards, and delivers 436 net hp (325 kW) at 1,800 rpm....
Fri April 25, 2014
GKN Land Systems Launches Inverted Slip Design Driveshaft
GKN Land Systems is launching a new inverted slip design range — Synergy — 5C-10C driveshafts for the construction and mining industry. The range has been developed by linking existing, proven GKN off-highway technologies from its Mechanics Series U-Joints range with inverted slip and shaft design expertise from engineers across the GKN group....
Fri April 25, 2014
JCB New Standard-Duty Brush Cutter for SSL/CTL
Available in standard and high-flow models, JCB’s new standard-duty brush cutter is one of more than 30 attachment families available for the company’s skid steer and compact track loaders....
Fri April 25, 2014
Geith G3 Quick Coupler Provides Fully Automatic, Double Locking Attachment System
The Geith Generation 3 (G3) hydraulic quick coupler provides operators with a safe, simple, proven and durable design by which to change attachments on the job site, decreasing downtime and increasing overall productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 25, 2014
Pin Grabber Coupler Satisfies Regulations, Delivers Value
The Cat pin grabber coupler for excavators meets or exceeds global industry standards for coupler safety, including the European Union EN474 standard and the ISO/DIS-13031 "best practices" ruling. The new coupler, designed and built by Caterpillar, not only satisfies new safety criteria but also adds significant customer value by enhancing overall machine versatility and productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Wed April 23, 2014
Atlas Copco’s FlexiROC T45 Drill Rig Cuts Fuel Costs
The Atlas Copco FlexiROC T45 tophammer surface drill rig, along with its new COP 3060 rock drill, is flexible yet uncompromising when it comes to fuel efficiency, while the COP 3060 further enhances drilling capacity....
Tue April 22, 2014
Terex Finlay Introduces the 893 Tracked Mobile Heavy Duty Screener
The Terex Finlay 893 is a highly versatile and aggressive machine engineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal, ore and aggregate applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 22, 2014
Design Changes Cut 80 Percent From Setup of Superior’s XTP Axle TeleStacker Conveyor
Superior Industries Inc. said its engineers cut major setup time required to transition a swing axle style TeleStacker conveyor from transport to radial positions. The new XTP axle shifts from road to radial mode in just five to ten minutes....
