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Compact Equipment
TX 1000 is most powerful Toro Dingo CUL yet
August 2, 2017 by Corinne LyndsThis most recent addition of the TX 1000 compact utility loader to the Dingo lineup, is also the most powerful. The unit has a rated operating capacity exceeding 1,000 lb. When the loader arms are fully extended, the hinge pin…
Caterpillar 259D delivers power dense performance
July 26, 2017 On-Site MagazineOriginally released in 2010, the 259D has evolved over the years. It is a mid-frame sized track loader with 74 hp engine that delivers a power dense performance. Standard 2-speed travel increases productivity by making job sites quick and…
Wacker Neuson WL32 articulated wheel loader offers year-round service
July 26, 2017 On-Site MagazineWith an operating weight of 7,496 lb., Wacker Neuson’s WL32 articulated wheel loader has evolved significantly since its original release in 2007. It includes a slow speed and travel kit, which allows the operator to keep the engine speed…
L-Series backhoes get productivity enhancements
July 12, 2017 On-Site MagazineUpdates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multitask on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two…
KOBELCO’s upgraded SK230 delivers full-sized performance
July 5, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe enhanced mid-size KOBELCO SK230 crawler excavator is equipped to deliver full-sized performance over an extended working life. With a dynamic digging force of 26,800-lbs and maximum digging reach of 31’10”, the SK230’s performance and power capabilities are tougher…
Worksaver introduces standard skid steer to mini universal adapter
June 28, 2017 On-Site MagazineA new adapter is available from Worksaver, Inc., designed to allow “universal” mini skid steer / compact tool carrier attachments to be connected to a standard skid steer. The adapter mounts to a standard skid steer and accepts attachments…
Worksaver introduces two new grapples to its lineup
June 21, 2017 On-Site MagazineWorksaver, Inc. introduces two new grapples to its family of Sweep Action Grapples, the SATG (Sweep Action Tine Grapple) and SASB (Sweep Action Solid Bottom Construction Grapple). These models feature a patent pending grapple design that sweeps debris into…
John Deere light material high-capacity buckets make big impact
June 14, 2017 On-Site MagazineDesigned to take advantage of the improved performance capabilities and boom design of the G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), John Deere now offers a 90-in. light material high-capacity bucket (LM90) as part of the ever-expanding lineup…
Kobelco’s SK45SRX offers easy routine maintenance
June 6, 2017 On-Site MagazineKOBELCO’s SK45SRX mini excavator packs full-size performance into a portable package. With an operational weight of 10,300 lbs., this machine offers a minimal rear swing radius with zero tail overhang, and allows for excellent handling in confined spaces. Convenient…
Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar strategic alliance launches
June 5, 2017 by Corinne LyndsVANCOUVER, BC and PEORIA, IL – Ritchie Bros. and Caterpillar Inc. have formed a strategic alliance, originally announced in 2016, following the Ritchie Bros. acquisition of IronPlanet, a leading online marketplace for heavy equipment and other durable assets. Under the alliance, Ritchie Bros.…
Deere to Acquire the Wirtgen Group, the Global Leader in Road Construction Equipment
June 1, 2017 On-Site MagazineMOLINE, Illinois – Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Wirtgen Group, a privately-held international company that is the leading manufacturer worldwide of road construction equipment. The purchase price for the equity is EUR 4.357 billion in an…
Takeuchi launches first hybrid excavator
May 23, 2017 On-Site MagazineTakeuchi-U.S. released the first hybrid dual-powered excavator in its lineup with the TB216H compact excavator. It features both an electric motor and diesel engine with its own pump group to power the machine’s hydraulics. The dual-power feature enables the…
SK1050 mini skid steer offers superior versatility
May 17, 2017 by Corinne LyndsDitch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, introduced the construction-grade SK1050 mini skid steer, ideally suited for a variety of demanding landscape, hardscape and irrigation jobs. The unit improves versatility and productivity by directing more hydraulic power to the…
Hyundai adds third tandem-drum model to compaction-roller line
May 9, 2017 by Corinne LyndsHyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced enhancements and an addition to its compaction-roller product line. A new tandem-drum model, the HR26T-9, joins two previously available models, and Hyundai’s four single-drum rollers – the HR70C, HR110C, HR120C and HR140C – now feature…
All-wheel steer loader designed for productivity
May 2, 2017 On-Site MagazineWacker Neuson’s newest all-wheel steer loader is the 8115L, offering the power and capacity for larger jobs, but has a compact design to access hard to reach areas. The AWS wheel loader includes a rigid one-piece chassis that prevents…
ASV offers RT-30 compact track loader
May 2, 2017 On-Site MagazineASV LLC, a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, exhibited the Posi-Track RT-30. It is a compact track loader that offers a heavy-duty commercial machine in a small package. The radial lift loader is the…
Tech and innovation front and centre at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE
April 20, 2017 by Corinne LyndsA forward-looking vision for construction and infrastructure took centre stage at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017, from the unveiling of the world’s first 3D-printed excavator and the new Tech Experience to the largest show floor in history and a stellar education…
Drones provide new perspective on job sites
April 19, 2017 Jacob StollerWhen PCL Construction needed to assess the condition of an Edmonton rooftop in mid-winter, they chose an alternative approach. “Instead of sending somebody up there to walk on the roof in icy conditions, we flew a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)…
B.C. invests $7.7 million to advance wood use and grow global markets
April 18, 2017 BC Gov NewsThe Government of British Columbia is investing $7.7 million to promote the use of B.C. wood, advance wood building systems and products, and expand global markets, Premier Christy Clark announced at the Council of Forest Industries annual convention today. Premier…
CASE unveils “Project Minotaur”
April 11, 2017 On-Site MagazineCASE Construction Equipment introduced the DL450 compact dozer loader – AKA “Project Minotaur” – a fully integrated design that matches the best operating characteristics of a compact track loader (CTL) with a crawler dozer. A launch/production date for the…