Thu March 06, 2014
New ’i’’-Machines Prominent at Wirtgen America Stand at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2014
Continuing a tradition of strong exposure at North America’s largest construction equipment exposition, Wirtgen Group will display 41 machines – most of them new i-series products – at Conexpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas March 4-8, 2014....
Wed March 05, 2014
JLG Introduces World’s First Four-Wheel Electric-Drive Hybrid Boom
JLG Industries, Inc. has introduced the world’s first true four-wheel electric-drive hybrid boom, the H340AJ. The product will be displayed at CONEXPO 2014 in Las Vegas (booth #1037). Combining diesel fuel and an electric power system, the JLG H340AJ provides the power and durability of a diesel-powered machine while saving operational costs....
Wed March 05, 2014
Manitowoc Presents New Crawler Cranes at CONEXPO 2014
Manitowoc is introducing a new range of lattice-boom crawler cranes at CONEXPO 2014. Among them is the 165 t (180 USt) capacity Manitowoc MLC165, which is making its US debut at the show. The Manitowoc MLC165 is designed for the global market....
Wed March 05, 2014
Hitachi Introduces New Rigid-Frame Haul truck Product Line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Construction professionals from across the world will get their first look at the updates to the Hitachi rigid-frame haul truck line March 4 – 8, 2014 at Hitachi booth during the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in Las Vegas, Nev....
Tue March 04, 2014
Metso’s New Lokotrack LT220D Mobile Crusher Revolutionizes Aggregate Contracting
Lokotrack LT220D, the latest addition to Metso’s mobile crushing and screening equipment range, will revolutionize the way aggregate contractors operate around the world. Combining a cone crusher and a screen into a single track-mounted plant, the Lokotrack LT220D reduces operational costs in several ways, most notably by substantially lowering fuel consumption and reducing the need for maintenance....
Tue March 04, 2014
LiuGong unveils its Large Tonnage Excavator, 950E, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
LiuGong is unveiling one of its largest crawler excavators, the 950E, at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show. The machine can be seen at LiuGong booth located at 12166 in North Hall. The E series is the latest generation of LiuGong excavators, following in the tracks of the highly reputed D series, which is renowned for its high reliability and serviceability, but now even stronger power, easier control and more safety....
Tue March 04, 2014
Fuel Efficiency Leader 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier 4 Final
The Cat 336F H Hybrid will soon be powered by a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. This unique machine features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance, and captures and reuses energy—a design that delivers estimated fuel savings of up to 30 percent compared with the standard 336 counterpart....
Tue March 04, 2014
CASE Introduces Tier 4 Final 821F and 921F Wheel Loaders at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
CASE Construction Equipment has announced that the company’s 821F and 921F wheel loaders meet federal Tier 4 Final emissions standards. As with the Tier 4 Interim models, CASE has equipped each model with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-only solution that treats emissions separately with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and does not require the engine to re-circulate exhaust gas....
Thu February 27, 2014
Cat D10T2 Dozer Offers Increased Fuel Efficiency, Reliability, Durability
The new Cat D10T2 dozer builds on the D10T with refinements to its power train, automated controls and structures. The result is high productivity with superior fuel efficiency, reliable operation with long-lived structures, and enhanced access for service technicians and operators, according to the manufacturer....
Tue February 18, 2014
Bobcat Tier IV 5600, 5610 Toolcat Utility Work Machines Integrate New Traction Control System
Bobcat Company has released the Tier IV-compliant 5600 and 5610 Toolcat utility work machines that incorporate a non-DPF (diesel particulate filter) engine solution. These machines also feature a traction control system designed to provide operators with better mobility when ground conditions are conducive to traction loss, or the machines’ wheels encounter obstructions, such as rocks or debris....
