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Deere brings out new mechanical angle blade for 950K, 1050K crawler dozers
November 12, 2019 On-Site StaffJohn Deere has introduced a new mechanical angle blade for its 950K and 1050K crawler dozers Designed based on customer feedback, the blade can be angled side to side, making jobs like backfilling and rough grading easier. “Understanding the crippling…
Bobcat introduces E26 Compact Excavator
November 6, 2019 by Megan HoeglerBobcat has expanded its R-series excavator lineup to include the E26 compact excavator. The E26 has been redesigned for optimal performance, uptime protection and operator comfort. Minimal tail overhang allows it to work in limited-space environments. The E26 has…
Milwaukee Tool introduces new lineup of light, cordless equipment
November 4, 2019 On-Site StaffMilwaukee Tool is taking aim at a lack of innovation within the light job site equipment category with a new line of cordless equipment known as the MX FUEL Equipment System. “More and more continues to be asked of…
Manitou extends its reach with four mobile elevating work platforms
November 4, 2019 by Megan HoeglerThe Manitou Group has released four straight boom Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), the Manitou TJ 65, TJ 65+, TJ 80+ and TJ 85, into the North American market. Features of the new models include smooth platform operation, three steering…
JCB launches 1CXT compact backhoe loader in North America
October 29, 2019 by Megan HoeglerJCB’s 1CXT backhoe loader is now available to customers in the United States and Canada. The company’s smallest backhoe model, the 1CXT is just less than 6 feet (1.8 metres) wide and 12 feet (3.6 metres) long. Its footprint is…
Cat brings more weight, power and technology to new D5 Dozer
October 25, 2019 On-Site StaffWeighing in between 37,875 and 42,263 pounds and outfitted with a Cat C7.1 engine that delivers 170 horsepower, the new Cat D5 Dozer is significantly heavier and more powerful than its predecessor. By combining this enhanced performance with the…
John Deere updates JDLink platform to better connect fleet managers
October 16, 2019 On-Site StaffJohn Deere Construction and Forestry is enhancing its JDLink telematics platform to help ensure customers are better connected with everything their equipment is doing. The latest updates to the software platform include enhancements to the Notification Center. The system…
JCB electric mini excavator now available in Canada and U.S.
October 15, 2019 by On-Site MagazineJCB has announced that their 19C-IE mini excavator is now available in Canada and the United States. The 19C-IE mini excavator is JCB’s first fully electric mini excavator. The 2-ton (1.9 tonne) excavator offers the same amount of power…
Ammann introduces new ACP 300 ContiHRT asphalt mixing plant to North America
October 11, 2019 On-Site StaffSwitzerland-based Ammann Group Holding, which manufactures asphalt and concrete mixing plants, as well as compactors and asphalt pavers, has introduced its latest asphalt mixing plant to the U.S. and Canadian markets. The ACP 300 ContiHRT can produce a mix…
Caterpillar adds to its next-generation mini excavator lineup with six-ton Cat 306 CR
October 4, 2019 On-Site StaffCaterpillar continues to roll out its next generation of mini hydraulic excavators. The company showed off its new six-ton Cat 306 CR this week at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky. Marking the company’s…
Vermeer introduces liquids, solids separator on new XR2 vacuum excavator to keep crews on-site longer
October 3, 2019 On-Site StaffVermeer Corp. unboxed an innovative new vacuum excavator at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky. this week. Launched the first morning of the three-day show, the new XR2 brings industry-first separator technology to the…
Cemen Tech rolls out Utility Package for volumetric concrete mixers
October 2, 2019 On-Site StaffVolumetric concrete mixer manufacturer Cemen Tech has released a new package designed specifically for utility contractors. Unveiled at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville, Ky. this week, the package adds capabilities such as the ability…
Hyundai, Cummins unveil prototype of fully electric compact excavator
October 2, 2019 On-Site StaffHyundai Construction Equipment Americas and Cummins Inc. have unveiled the prototype for a new compact excavator that’s entirely electrically powered. The collaborative project between the two companies is on display this week at the International Construction and Utility Equipment…
New electro-hydraulic controls add functionality, responsiveness to Case F Series wheel loaders
September 27, 2019 On-Site StaffCase Construction Equipment is upgrading its F Series compact wheel loaders to give operators added functionality and better responsiveness. The company has introduced electro-hydraulic controls for its F Series, offering operators advanced bucket lift and tilt functionality, an upgraded…
JLG now offering new SkySense technology for boom, scissor lifts
September 27, 2019 On-Site StaffJLG Industries Inc. is aiming to safeguard operators with a new technology capable of sensing objects and warning operators before they get too close. The company said it’s now offering its SkySense technology on most of its boom and…
Komatsu introduces new PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator
September 23, 2019 On-Site StaffKomatsu is bringing more horsepower to its hydraulic excavator lineup. The company has introduced its PC2000-11 that’s designed to load 70- to 200-ton rigid frame haul trucks up to 12 per cent faster than previous models. Equipped with an…
Atlas Copco introduces new XAS 950 air compressor seen as ‘game changer’
September 23, 2019 On-Site StaffA new single-stage, oil-injected rotary screw type portable air compressor from Atlas Copco aims to bring down costs for contractors and save on maintenance. The company has released its new XAS 950, which is powered by a liquid-cooled six-cylinder…
JCB continues introduction of X Series excavators to North America with new 13- and 15-ton models
September 16, 2019 On-Site StaffU.K.-based equipment manufacturer JCB is continuing the rollout of its X Series excavators in North America. After bringing out the 220X to the market last year, the company said the 13-ton 131X and the 15-ton 150X are now available.…
ASV adds new RT-50 track loader to bridge gap in lineup
September 16, 2019 On-Site StaffASV Holdings Inc. is introducing a new track loader to fill the gap between the RT-40 and RT-65 in its current lineup. The new compact RT-50 Posi-Track loader has an “industry-leading” performance-to-weight ratio and features easy transportability that make…
New Panasonic Toughbook 55 offers modular expansion packs to boost flexibility
September 10, 2019 On-Site StaffPanasonic has unveiled the latest iteration of its rugged mobile computer designed for tough environments such as the job site. The company says its Toughbook 55 raises the bar when it comes to versatility, technology, performance and ruggedness. It…