Tue April 09, 2013
Mack Twin Y and Mack mRIDE Suspensions Debut
The Mack Twin Y air suspension is the trucking industry’s first suspension to utilize a Y-shaped high-strength steel design. Delivering comfort, handling and fuel efficiency for highway customers desiring a smoother, more stable ride, the Twin Y is up to 403 lbs....
Tue April 09, 2013
Vista Offers Web-Based Skid Steer Training Program
Vista Training, Waterford, Wisc., recently launched a new skid steer loader training module as part of its Silver Series of web-deliverable operator training programs. It is focused on helping operators to be safe and productive when operating one of these versatile machines in mining and construction....
Tue April 09, 2013
PACCAR MX-13 Engine Offers Fuel Economy Benefits
Coming off a record year of PACCAR MX engine sales in Kenworth trucks, Kenworth is anticipating even further proprietary engine adoption with the PACCAR MX-13. “We’ve taken an excellent engine platform and made it even better with the PACCAR MX-13,” said Preston Feight, Kenworth assistant general manager of sales and marketing....
Tue April 09, 2013
The Hilti DD 160 Diamond Coring System
The Hilti DD 160 diamond coring system performs in rig-based wet coring work on concrete walls and floor decks, including drilling holes in diameters up to 8 in. (20 cm). The system’s simplicity and self-explanatory design allows for jobs of all kinds to be completed quickly with exceptional ease, according to the manufactuerer....
Tue April 09, 2013
Doosan DX420LC Excavators Feature More Power, Performance
The Doosan DX420LC-3 excavator enters the market with upgrades that range from improved engine horsepower, lift capacity and cooling capabilities, to multiple cab enhancements and greater fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 09, 2013
Mustang Introduces the 2500RT Track Loader
Mustang’s 2500RT track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The 2500RT track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine....
Tue April 09, 2013
Gehl Introduces the RT250 Compact Track Loader
Gehl’s RT250 compact track loader has an operating capacity of 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) (at 35 percent tipping capacity) and a Tier IV engine. The RT250 compact track loader is equipped with a 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) Tier IV emissions compliant Deutz turbo-diesel engine....
CEG - Thu April 11, 2013
Caterpillar Showcases New Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its Peoria, Ill., headquarters....
Tue April 09, 2013
Genesis Attachments’ LXP 800 Works for Largest Projects
Genesis Attachments has expanded its Logix Processor, LXP, product family with the new LXP 800, providing the line’s largest jaw openings, jaw depths and capacities. Featuring concrete pulverizer, shear and concrete cracker jaw openings of 61, 40 and 71 in....
Tue April 09, 2013
DIG-R-TACH Auger Attachment Series Designed for Large, Small Hydraulic Systems
For greater job site versatility, General Equipment Company’s DIG-R-TACH line of earth auger attachments is designed for use with both small and large hydraulic systems. The 671 DIG-R-TACH Series 16 is intended for skid steer loaders, small excavators, knuckleboom cranes and small backhoes, whereas the Series 24 is ideal for larger hydraulic systems found with backhoes and excavators....
