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…
At one time, the type of work contractors could complete was largely limited to the type of equipment in their arsenal. That’s no longer the case. From small local shops to the big national chains, the equipment rental industry has…
From Caterpillar, the CB1.7 and CB1.8 utility compactors weigh 1.7 mt and 1.8 mt, respectively. The compactors feature toggle-type switches, a mechanical propel lever and LED lights on the console. Both CB1.7 and CB1.8 offer single-point lifting and foldable ROPS.…
From Epiroc, the SB 302 and SB 452 tunnel hydraulic breakers feature a stainless steel piston and press-fit, one-piece brushing locked by an additional pin. The tools include a collar and dust cover. Two restrictors are available to enable performance…
Cat articulated truck models 730, 730 EJ and 735 have been redesigned with updated operator stations, including controls, transmission-protection features, a hoist-assist system, a traction control system, a stability-assist system and ECO operating mode. 730 and 730 EJ offer automatic…
MONTREAL—Crane operators drove their rigs through the streets of Montreal over the weekend to protest new regulations that govern how workers are trained. About 10 cranes and several hundred union members joined the march and protest that ended in front…
Montreal—Nearly 13,000 filtered through Olympic Stadium late last month as Expo Grands Travaux returned to Montreal. The show featured hundreds of exhibitors showing off the latest innovations and heavy equipment designed for large infrastructure projects. “We saw an increase of…
Recent innovation to wheel loaders has brought a fresh look to the construction site workhorse
John Deere has added SmartGrade to its 950K power-angle-tilt (PAT) crawler dozer. The SmartGrade dozer incorporates an EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV John Deere 9.0 l. engine with 280-hp. It includes a hydrostatic powertrain and John Deere dual-path hydrostatic…
Ottawa’s Eastrock Equipment Canada will now serve as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental location for Doosan heavy equipment. Doosan Infracore announced that the dealership serving the Ottawa-Carleton, Prescott-Russell and Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry areas will become its latest authorized Canadian dealer…
A record-breaking crowd attended the 2018 Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show (AHES), held from April 5-6 at the Moncton Coliseum Complex in Moncton, N.B. The 32nd edition of the show attracted 14,800 attendees. It featured over 200,000 square feet of exhibit…
Caterpillar has added tandem vibratory rollers to its paving products family. The models include: CB13, CB15 and CB16. Nomenclature corresponds to the 13-, 15- and 16-ton weight classes the rollers reside in. Vibratory options include: oscillatory vibration, dual amplitude, dual…
From ASV, RS-75 and VS-75 skid-steer loaders feature a 10 in. ground clearance and 24-degree departure angle. The machines include hydraulics and cooling systems, as well as a swing-out door. RS-75 and VS-75 can travel at 11 mph when equipped…
Doosan’s DL280-5 wheel loader features an optional guarding package for working in harsh conditions. The package includes: air-intake protection screen/filer, axle seal guards, bucket cylinder guards, steel cylinder guards and valve steam guards, among other features. The 172-hp wheel loader…
From Komatsu America, the PC238USLC-11 hydraulic excavator features a heavy counterweight mass and rounded cab. The 167-hp excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, viscous fan clutch and added EGR. Intended for confined spaces in utility…
For 32 years running, the Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show has been a true pillar of the heavy equipment industry. On April 5 and 6, 2018, the latest products, services and – of course – big iron will once again take…
