Fri September 24, 2010
Jersey’s J.H. Reid Purchases IT4-Certified Wheel Loader
New Jersey contracting firm J.H. Reid wanted a wheel loader that would allow it to work in Brooklyn, N.Y., under current and future emissions rules. John Deere responded and offered the firm a solution: the new 304-hp (226 kW) 744K 4WD loader, the construction industry’s first IT4-certified iron over 175 hp (130 kW)....
Rebecca Ragain - Fri July 16, 2010
Helena Roadway Project Gets Good Start
Just a few months ago, Jason Fenhaus walked up and down Cedar Street in Helena, Mont., visiting the businesses that would be affected by the roadway improvement contract awarded to his employer, Helena Sand & Gravel....
Mary Reed - Fri July 09, 2010
N.M. Spaceport Set to Be ’8th Man-Made Wonder’
It was only fitting that when ground was broken for Spaceport America, the world’s first commercial spaceport under construction about 45 mi. north of Las Cruces, N.M., a small but symbolic quantity of Mother Earth was sent aloft in an amateur rocket to an altitude of a couple of thousand feet....
Tue June 29, 2010
Doosan DL420 Wheel Loader Boasts Tier III Compliant Engine
With a bucket capacity of 5.2 cu. yd. (3.9 cu m), the Doosan DL420 articulated wheel loader is designed to take on a wide range of material handling tasks from loading and transporting granular material (such as sand and gravel) to industrial, mining and quarrying applications....
Tue June 29, 2010
Doosan Wheel Loader Designed to Fill Municipal Government Niche
The new DL220 articulated wheel loader from Doosan is sized to fit the requirements of state, county and municipal governments. Applications include a wide range of material handling tasks, from loading and transporting sand and gravel, to snow and storm debris removal....
Mon May 10, 2010
Komatsu WA1200-3 Achieves High Productivity
With an operating weight of 452,390 lbs. (205,200 kg), Komatsu’s WA1200-3 is equipped with numerous features to increase reliability and provide improved productivity and economy. Powerful PerformanceA high performance, turbocharged, water-cooled 4-cycle Komatsu SDA16V160 engine powers the WA1200-3, delivering a net power of 1,560 hp (1,163 kW) with breakout force of 286,600 lbs....
Mon May 10, 2010
Komatsu WA430-6 Provides Increased Rim Pull, Hill Climbing Performance
Komatsu America Corp.’s WA430-6 wheel loader has a net power of 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs. (18,524 and 18,700 kg) and a dumping clearance of 9 ft. 11 in. (3 m) when equipped with a 4.6 cu....
Mon May 10, 2010
Komatsu WA380-6 Wheel Loader Features Environmentally-Friendly Engine
Komatsu America Corp.’s WA380-6 wheel loader delivers optimum fuel efficiency, operator comfort and reliability. Designed for sand and gravel, commercial and industrial applications, the WA380-6 employs the latest technological advancements, which enable operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions....
Mon May 10, 2010
Komatsu WA200-6 Wheel Loader With Hydrostatic Transmission Offers Power, Efficiency
The Komatsu WA200-6 wheel loader, with an operating weight of 23,160 to 23,457 lbs. (10,505 to 10,640 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 2.2 to 3.1 cu yd. (1.7 to 2.3 cu m) gets its power and productivity from a Komatsu SAA4D107E-1 engine....
Mon May 10, 2010
Komatsu America Introduces the WA50-6 Compact Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp.’s WA50-6 compact wheel loader is designed to bring increased production and added operator comfort to contractors in a variety of construction, landscaping, nursery and other applications....
