Fri July 22, 2011
Wacker Neuson AD 115LGR Dehumidifier Delivers Deep Drying Capabilities
Weighing only 100 lb. (45.4 kg), the new AD 115LGR (low grain refrigerant) dehumidifier from Wacker Neuson Climate Technology draws more moisture from the air at lower humidity levels to decrease drying time....
Fri July 22, 2011
Wacker Neuson Adds New Gasoline Engine to Flex-Shaft Vibratory System
Wacker Neuson’s newest addition to its HMS (head, motor, shaft) flex-shaft internal vibrator system is an economical and portable gasoline engine. The A 1500 is a compact, lightweight, 1.3-hp (.97 kW), Honda, four cycle engine designed to power Wacker Neuson’s smaller flexible shafts and heads....
Fri July 22, 2011
Sustainable Approach Helps Volvo Meet the Stage IIIB/Tier IVi Emissions Challenge
Volvo Construction Equipment is complying with tough new U.S. (EPA) Tier IV interim and EU Stage IIIB legislation for off-road vehicles with the introduction of a cascade of innovations in its new generation V-ACT engine systems....
Fri July 22, 2011
G900B Series Graders Are the Kings of Traction
When it comes to grader productivity, what really matters is blade down pressure and blade pull force. The new G900B-Series generation of motorgraders from Volvo Construction Equipment has high blade down pressure due to optimal overall machine balance and the distribution of the main grader components....
Fri July 22, 2011
Vacall Hydro Excavator Introduced
A high-pressure water system, tanks with lifetime warranties and an intelligent control system are featured on the new AllExcavate hydro excavator, which was introduced by Vacall. “Vacall is exceptionally proud to have introduced our AllExcavate hydro excavator,” said Bill Petrole, vice president of Vacall products for Gradall Industries Inc....
Fri July 22, 2011
Trail King Introduces Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable
Trail King’s Advantage Plus! Series Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer features a new gooseneck design, as well as a long list of new standard equipment. Trail King’s detachable gooseneck system still includes self-lifting hydraulic cylinders, non-ground bearing design, and V-shaped alignment guide....
Fri July 22, 2011
Michelin Launches XDR2 Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks
Michelin Earthmover unveiled the Michelin XDR2 tire for severe mining and quarry applications. The tire — designed for rigid dump trucks — offers up to 20 percent more tread life than its predecessor, the Michelin XDR tire and is available in a 27R49 size....
Fri July 22, 2011
Mack Introduces Enhancements to Vocational Truck Lineup
Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced a series of enhancements to its MackGranite conventional straight trucks and the heavy-haul Titan by Mack model. The Granite medium-heavy duty (MHD) is designed to meet the needs of customers, like some municipalities, who don’t put their trucks through all the rigors Granite models can handle — customers for whom a lighter spec gets the job done....
Fri July 22, 2011
HM300-3 Powered by Komatsu Tier IV Interim Engine Technology
With a flywheel horsepower of 325 hp (242 kW), Komatsu’s HM300-3 articulated truck is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. The HM300-3 features a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 115,147 lb....
Fri July 22, 2011
First Model in New Cat Vocational Truck Line Ready for Work
The Cat CT660 is the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks designed to work as transit mixers, refuse haulers, dump trucks and in any application requiring a heavy-duty truck with the reliability, durability and low cost of ownership....
