Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Extreme Duty Pedestal Boom Systems Released to Global Mining Industry
Atlas Copco introduced a series of extreme duty (XD) pedestal boom systems to the global mining and aggregate industries at MINExpo in Las Vegas, Sept. 24 to 26. The new XD series is specifically designed for grizzly stations in underground mines and gyratory crushers in open pits....
Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Features Underground Ventilation System
Atlas Copco introduced its underground ventilation system, SwedVent. This introduction follows the acquisition of the SwedVent product line and other underground products from GIA Industri AB in the first quarter of the year....
Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Secoroc Introduces PrimO Pilot Bit
Atlas Copco Secoroc’s PrimO pilot bit employs enhanced features to increase the bearing and cutting structure life of the current pilot bit design. The PrimO pilot bit features a contoured shirttail to reduce heat on the seal area and carbide inserts on the shirttail to increase the life of the shirttail and seals....
Wed October 17, 2012
Fecon Introduces the FTX400 Mulching Tractor
The FTX400 is the latest addition to Fecon line up of high performance mulching tractors. This tractor combines cutting performance, track power and serviceability in the 400 hp (298 kW) class of mulching machines....
Wed October 17, 2012
Geo-Boy Brush Cutter 4x4 Model Earns ROPS, FOPS Certifications
The Geo-Boy brush cutter 4x4 model from Jarraff Industries, St. Peter, Minn., recently received ROPS (roll over protective structures) and FOPS (falling object protective structures) certification. The certification announcement comes after a lengthy testing and evaluation process....
Tue October 16, 2012
Weather Guard Protect-A-Rail Cab Protectors Redesigned for 2012
Weather Guard Truck Equipment has reduced the overall height of Protect-a-rail cab protectors to make them more compatible with current full-size truck model year designs. In turn, two mounting brackets have been modified to allow the new Protect-a-rail cab protectors to be installed with the Ford F-250/F-350 super duty and the Dodge Ram....
Tue October 16, 2012
Komatsu Launches D65-17 Crawler Dozers
Komatsu America Corp.’s line of D65-17 crawler dozers are powered with the fuel efficient and larger displacement, 8.9 L, EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engines....
Tue October 16, 2012
Cat 6030B FS Hydraulic Shovel Features Modern Cab, Controls, Enhancements
The Cat 6030B FS hydraulic shovel is the first of the B Series machines in the extensive Cat hydraulic shovel product line. The 6030B FS features a new cab with advanced ergonomic design and superior visibility to the work area and clear lines of sight to the stick and boom for enhanced operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 15, 2012
East Introduces Lowest Aluminum Drop Deck Trailer
Designed for increased payload versatility and better stability, East Manufacturing introduced an all-aluminum drop deck trailer with a low-slung 36 in. (91 cm) deck height. “Specialty loads, particularly equipment loads, keep getting taller and taller,” noted Bill McKenzie, director of dealer development and flatbed products at East....
Fri October 12, 2012
New Option for Landoll’s 455 Traveling Axle Trailer
Landoll Corporation has a new option for the Model 455 traveling axle trailer — a hydraulic kicker roller package. This package allows skid-mounted equipment for the oil fields and other industries to be easily loaded from the ground onto the trailer deck....
