Thu October 25, 2012
Arens POWERPAC Traction Inverter Tackles Demanding Applications
Arens POWERPAC traction inverters provide vehicle OEM’s with compact, high power reliability for truck, bus, agricultural and construction equipment applications. Arens next generation traction inverters are the result of nearly 10 years of production experience in the most demanding applications....
Thu October 25, 2012
Miller Trailblazer Engine-Driven Welder/Generators Reduce Fuel Use, Sound
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Trailblazer series of engine-driven welder/generators — the Trailblazer 275 and Trailblazer 325. Built for general construction, structural steel, maintenance and repair, mobile fabrication, and farm and ranch applications, the new Trailblazer welder/generators offer a number of technologies designed to reduce fuel use by as much as 35 percent, extend runtimes by 50 percent, reduce noise by 68 percent, and provide a smaller and lighter footprint for ease of mobility and more space on work trucks, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 22, 2012
Cat 966K XE Wheel Loader Proves Efficient, Comfortable, and Sustainable
Equipped with an advanced powertrain system, the new Cat 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement with optimum performance. The new model meets the needs for both efficiency and sustainability while simplifying the operator’s interface and operating technique, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 22, 2012
Liebherr L 586 Is World’s Largest Hydrostatically Powered Wheel Loader
The Liebherr wheel loader L 586 features 335 hp (250 kW), an operating weight of 70,000 lbs. (31,750 kg) and a tipping load of 43,607 lbs. (19,780 kg). The loader is equipped with a 7.9 cu. yd. (6 cu m) rehandling bucket....
Mon October 22, 2012
AD60 Adds Capacity, Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
The new AD60, with a rated payload capacity of 66 tons (60 t), is now the largest model in the Cat range of underground articulated trucks, providing a 9 percent capacity increase over the AD55B. The new truck incorporates advanced heat-shielding and cooling technology, significant refinement of its Cat C27 ACERT engine, enhanced ride characteristics, and now-standard monitoring systems, including the Cat VIMS guardian and truck payload management systems....
Mon October 22, 2012
Caterpillar Unveils First Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled the first model in its new line of hybrid excavators, the Cat 336E H, at its Mossville Industrial Design Center on Oct. 16 at a special trade press event, “The Next Generation is Here.” The new 336E H will be sold and serviced exclusively through the global Cat dealer network following the machine’s official launch at bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany....
Mon October 22, 2012
Liebherr Mining Ground Engaging Tools: Made for Liebherr Buckets
With an ever-increasing productivity focus, Liebherr has developed a complete mining ground engaging tools (GET) solution to complement Liebherr’s mining backhoe and face shovel bucket design. This synergy enables easy material penetration while extending the life of the bucket....
Thu October 18, 2012
Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA470-7 Wheel Loader
With a net hp of 272 (203 kW), Komatsu’s WA470-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption by approximately 8 percent, compared to the WA470-6, according to the manufacturer....
Thu October 18, 2012
Sheyenne Introduces Front-Mounted Snowblower for Compact Tractors
Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing has introduced the 600CT snowblower for compact tractors. It features a concentric-axis design, meaning the impeller and auger rotate on the same shaft to improve performance and reduce maintenance concerns....
Thu October 18, 2012
Putzmeister Announces Latest Series of Concrete Spraying Equipment
Putzmeister has announced its latest advancements in the areas of concrete spraying, mixing and transporting equipment for mining with the introduction of the SPM 4210 WETKRET series and the Putzmeister MIXKRET 4....
