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Heavy Equipment
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…
CAT D6T dozer features fully automatic transmission
June 28, 2017 CaterpillarThe new Cat D6T Dozer features a new, fully automatic transmission to optimize performance and achieve fuel savings of up to 20 per cent in heavy work and as much as 30 per cent in light work and finish grading applications.…
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…
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…
Komatsu adds new crawler dozer to lineup
May 31, 2017 On-Site MagazineKomatsu America Corp. has introduced the D51 EX/PX-24 crawler dozer. Among the most versatile of all the Komatsu dozers, it features an updated, Tier 4 Final engine, and an electronically controlled hydrostatic transmission. These two features provide up to…
Low-cost-per-ton operation with Cat 986K
May 31, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe Cat 986K wheel loader features a completely redesigned state-of-the-art cab equipped with STIC steer and Cat Production Measurement, which brings payload weighing to the cab so operators work more productively and deliver accurate loads with confidence. Combining reliable,…
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…
Wheel loader equipped with continuously variable transmission
April 11, 2017 On-Site MagazineDoosan Construction Equipment is building on the success of its current wheel loader lineup with the new DL420-5 CVT (continuously variable transmission) wheel loader. It is the first Doosan wheel loader that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission…
Volvo CE reveals latest technology in redesigned wheel loader
April 11, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe all-new flagship of the Volvo wheel loader range features a 10 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and a striking new design. The largest in the Volvo CE wheel loader range comes with new powertrain, new hydraulics, and new…
Editorial: Take care of your tools, big and small
March 16, 2017 by Corinne LyndsIt’s difficult to put an exact number on the total cost of theft to construction companies in Canada, but according to a report from Zurich Canada, it’s safe to say the amount exceeds $46 million per year in insurance claims…
Optimism fuels brisk sales activity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017
March 15, 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGGCONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 attendees came to Las Vegas ready to buy as exhibitors said they enjoyed tremendous sales activity throughout the week. As multiple construction and manufacturing industry segments converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 7-11,…
Canada to be bauma 2019 partner country
March 13, 2017 baumaCanada is one of the world’s most important markets for the international construction machinery, building material plant and mining machine industry. It is the world’s seventh biggest construction machinery market. With a volume of 102 billion and 116 billion euros…
World’s First 3D printed excavator unveiling kicks off CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2017
March 7, 2017 On-Site MagazineCONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 got underway on March 7 with a glimpse at some of the cutting-edge technologies sure to shape the industry for years to come. Keeping with the show’s 2017 theme (“Imagine What’s Next”), attendees gathered for a demonstration…
Volvo introduces A45 articulated hauler lineup with the A45G
March 1, 2017 On-Site MagazineVolvo expands its articulated hauler lineup with the A45G. The 45-ton payload machine is built on a dimensionally smaller, lighter, more agile platform than other 45-ton trucks, making the machine more nimble, off-road capable and fuel-efficient. On-board weighing comes…
John Deere aggregate handlers deliver exceptional power
March 1, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe John Deere wheel loader family welcomes the addition of the 844K Series-III and 844K Series-III aggregate handler configurations. These machines offers a 13.5L John Deere PowerTech Final Tier 4 diesel engine that delivers exceptional power at 380 hp…
Worksaver’s SSGB-8B helps grade to tight tolerances
February 28, 2017 On-Site MagazineWorksaver Inc.’s patented SSGB-8B grader is designed for asphalt, landscaping, and concrete flatwork contractors. The unit has an 8-ft., six-way hydraulically controlled moldboard operated by an in-cab remote. With an optional laser system, the grader will maintain grade to tight tolerances.
Topcon positioning system redefines machine control
February 21, 2017 On-Site Magazine3D-MCMAX is the next generation of Topcon dozer grading solutions that redefines the concept of machine control. The system is driven by dual IMUs (Inertial Measurement Unit) to increase on-grade performance where speed and blade response is maximized, while…
ENERPAC offers “jacked-up” multipoint lifting system
February 21, 2017 On-Site MagazineENERPAC’s JS250 Jack-Up System is a custom developed multipoint lifting system. It has a lifting capacity of 280 tons (2500kN) per tower with a maximum side load 3 per cent at 10m, and lifting height of 10m. The main…