Wed April 11, 2007
JCB 407 ZX, 409 ZX Equipped With Powerful Z-Bar Geometry
Featuring an operating load of 2,810 lbs. (1,274 kg) for the 407 and 3,760 lbs. (1,705 kg) for the 409 with 1.0 and 1.25 cu. yd. (.7 and .9 cu m) buckets respectively, these JCB wheel loaders are equipped with powerful Z-bar geometry offering increased rollback and dump angles, as well as powerful breakout force for high productivity....
Wed April 11, 2007
Case Improves Creature Comforts in E Series Wheel Loaders
The new Case E series wheel loaders — the 721E, 721E/XT and 821E — feature a new cab for enhanced operator comfort, Tier III-certified Case power and increased maintainability and serviceability....
Wed April 11, 2007
AIM Offers Heavy Duty GPL Buckets for Wheel Loaders
AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of heavy duty loader buckets for wheel loaders of all sizes. GPL buckets feature durable construction with an AR400 steel cutting edge with reinforced corners and gussets....
Thu April 05, 2007
Case 921E Boasts Productivity, Maintenance Improvements
Case Construction Equipment has upgraded the 921E wheel loader to join its E Series line, with an electronically controlled engine that provides increased efficiency, a new cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility, and easier maintenance....
Thu April 05, 2007
Cat 990H Wheel Loader Features Low-Emissions Engine
The Caterpillar 990H wheel loader incorporates innovations to lower engine emissions, improve reliability, durability and serviceability, and optimize operator efficiency and comfort, according to the manufacturer....
Mon April 02, 2007
FFC’s Grapple Buckets Adds Clamping Force to Loaders
FFC grapple buckets for skid steer loaders, utility loaders, wheel loaders and backhoe loaders feature a design to withstand the demands of work in scrap handling, recycling and other tough applications....
Kate Zanoni - Fri April 20, 2007
M & L Builds Sizable Fleet With ’Get It Done’ Kind of Firm
By Kate ZanoniSPECIAL TO CEGFrank Marini worked for 11 years doing curbing and sidewalk work for his uncle’s construction company before founding M & L Construction, based in Trumball, Conn., in 1983....
James A. Budd - Mon February 12, 2007
Reservoir to Include State’s Highest Non-Federal Dam
Two government agencies have teamed up in the Atlanta area to build a $36 million, 411-acre (166 ha) reservoir that will help bolster water supplies needed for two booming metro counties already approaching a combined population of 1 million residents....
Fri January 05, 2007
Komatsu WA430-6 Wheel Loader Offers Improved Rim Pull, Fuel Efficiency
Komatsu America Corp. has announced the addition of the WA430-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders, providing high productivity and durability with greater operator comfort and ease of controls. The WA430-6 has 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs....
Jennifer Rupp - Wed January 24, 2007
Tom Ridge Environmental Center: Innovative, Eco-Friendly
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) celebrated its grand opening in 2006 in Erie, Pa. The 65,000-sq.-ft. center serves as an education, research and tourist hub for the region. The purpose of the center is to create a comprehensive year-round facility at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, thus becoming a vital economic, education, research and tourism spot for the northwest region....
