Kinshoffer D-Series grapples are available for 4,400 lb. to 176,000 lb. excavators. The grapples are powered by hydraulic cylinders with hydraulic damping protection. D-Series feature pressure relief valves and a perforated shell design, as well as a non-return valve designed…
John Deere has upgraded its 310 EP backhoe and 210L EP tractor loader. Both models feature a 69-hp Yanmar 3.3L Interim Tier 4 diesel engine and variable displacement hydraulic pump. The 210L EP offers a loader lift capacity of 5,342…
ACHESON, Alta.—Excavators, loaders and other compact equipment built by Takeuchi Manufacturing will soon be available at dozens of new locations across Canada. SMS Equipment and the Japan-based equipment manufacturer announced a new deal that covers more than 35 dealerships in…
The Pilot Series RT185 track loader from Gehl is powered with a 69.9-hp engine and two-speed hydrostatic drive system. It can lift up to 83 in., can carry 1,850 lbs. of material and has a ground clearance of 12.7 in.…
JCB North America has introduced three site dumper models, with maximum payload capacities ranging from 13,000 lbs. to 20,000 lbs. The range includes: 6T-I with either a front- or swivel-tip bucket, 7T-I Hi-Viz with front-tip, and the 9T-I with front-tip.…
SmartGrade technology from John Deere is available for the company’s G-Series motor grader line. The Topcon 3D integrated grade control eliminates masts and cables from the moldboard. An automation suite is included with SmartGrade. The suite includes auto-articulation, blade flip…
TORONTO—The skyline of Canada’s most populous city has changed dramatically over the past decade. With tower cranes spread along Toronto’s waterfront, across its ever-expanding core and north along Yonge Street, it’s poised to keep evolving. According to the the latest…
Gehl has introduced four telescopic handler models: DL11-44 GEN:3, DL11-55 GEN:3, DL12-40 GEN:3 and DL12-55 GEN:3. DL Gen:3 Series models feature a single joystick control for boom extension and retraction, attachment tilt, auxiliary hydraulics and forward/neutral/reverse. Maximum life capacities range…
The WS drum cutter series from Kinshoffer is designed for mining, tunneling, road construction and demolition. The cutters feature a pick angle and chisel arrangement. Four chisel tips are available to attach to the wear pick: standard, heavy-duty, wear-protected and…
REDDING, Calif.—Not all firefighters carry a hose or shovel. The adrenaline junkies who steer heavy bulldozers across steep ridges face serious hazards, from smoke and flames but also from unsteady dirt and steep terrain that can flip them over. The…
JLG Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of a positive air shut off system for its telehandlers. The system is intended for applications where flammable materials could be drawn into the air intake system. It aims to block the engine…
From Cat, the D8T dozer features a fully-automatic four-speed transmission and blade capacity of 13.4 yd3. An added gear and lock-up clutch engagement is designed to aid in shifting. The D8T is available in standard and low ground pressure configurations,…
From Doosan, the 162-hp DX225MH-5 material handler has a 4-ft. standard fixer cab rise with an optional 6-ft. cab rise or 6.5-ft. hydraulic cab riser. It offers multiple power modes, in addition to a lifting work mode that increases pump…
Excavators have few issues navigating rough terrain, squeezing into tight spaces and performing a huge number of job site tasks. But even the “superheroes” of modern construction aren’t invincible, particularly if they end up in the wrong hands. These are…
The R 926 Compact crawler excavator from Liebherr offers an operating weight between 25.4 tonnes and 29.5 tonnes. It has a tail swing of 1.7 m and 1.9 m, with a swing radius of less than 4 m. The machine’s…
From Komatsu America Corp., the WA480-8 wheel loader is equipped with a 299-hp Tier 4 Final certified emissions regulations-compliant engine. The machine features an optional advanced joystick steering system. It has an integrated load meter system and optional printer. The…
The DL280-5 wheel loader from Doosan features a 172-hp engine. It is manufactured with a Z-bar lift-arm linkage. The high-lift iteration provides an additional 18-in. of dump height. The wheel loader is equipped with a forward-neutral-reverse joystick control/gear selector. An…
Doosan has upgraded its DA30-5 articulated dump truck to include a hydro-gas, self-leveling front suspension system. The cab interior includes an updated dashboard and vehicle control unit. The panel can display multiple camera views around the truck. Air vents have…
MONTREAL—Premier Philippe Couillard warned Quebec’s crane operators June 19 there will be consequences for what he called an illegal strike, as construction sites were paralyzed across the province for a second consecutive day. The premier said workers who refuse to…
The Cat 814K wheel dozer from Caterpillar features the company’s 248-hp ACERT engine and Load Sense Control Hydraulics. It offers four forward and reverse speeds and an upgraded cab design with isolated mounting and seat air-suspension. Two blade design options…
