The Freightliner Trucks 114SD concrete mixer can now be spec’d with the new Cummins X12 engine. The engine delivers up to 500-hp and 1,700 lb-ft of torque. Weighing 2,050 lbs, it is designed to increase payload and productivity. Paired with…
John Deere has redesigned its K-Series compact wheel loader models with the introduction of the 244L and 324L compact wheel loaders. The models feature the Articulation Plus steering system, which offers an articulated frame plus rear-wheel steer. The 244L achieves…
The Flexvolt 60V Max brushless 1-7/8 in. combination hammer (DCH733) from Dewalt features an E-Clutch system and Shocks Active Vibration Control technology. The hammer achieves 13.3 joules and 350 RPM. The new line of large SDS Max hammers also includes…
From Aquajet Systems AB, the Aqua Cutter 410V hydrodemolition robot uses 15,000- to 40,000-psi water jets to remove as much as 9 cubic feet per hour of concrete. Contractors can adjust the robot’s stroke to control the depth of cuts,…
John Deere has redesigned its K-Series compact wheel loader models with the introduction of the 244L and 324L. The machines feature the Articulation Plus steering system. The 244L achieves an 8-ft., 3-in. full-lift dump height and a full-turn tip load…
All JLG Industries, Inc. engine-powered boom lifts can now be equipped with a 3-ft. platform. The 30 x 36 in. platform, designed for completing work in tight spaces, comes standard with the company’s SkyGuard control panel protection system and is…
Trimble has released its Earthworks Grade Control Platform version 1.7 with support for motor graders and automatic guidance for tiltrotator attachments. Earthworks for Motor Graders is a GNSS-based, 3D grade control solution designed for fine grading. In addition, Earthworks now…
The HPXdrive system from Kinshofer features two shafts which run opposed and have a helix thread. It is hydraulically driven by a single piston. This design aims to allow for full and constant closing force throughout the attachment’s open and…
Caterpillar Inc. has introduced an all-new electric drive train in its latest update to the Cat D6 dozer lineup. The D6 XE is the world’s first high drive Electric Drive dozer. The equipment manufacturer says it delivers up to…
John Deere has unveiled two additions to its crawler loader line: the 655K and 755K. Featuring the company’s Final Tier 4 PVS 6.8-litre engine, the 655K and 755K offer 155-hp and 194-hp, respectively. Both machines feature hydrostatic transmissions and Total…
From JLG Industries, Inc., the SkyGuard SkyLine control panel protection system for boom lifts features a slim wire rope design that is bolted to the left side of the platform with an opposing magnetic connection. If the operator contacts the cable,…
CASE Construction Equipment has introduced two new models to it’s C Series motor grader lineup. Available in both standard and All Wheel Drive (AWD) configurations, the 836C and 856C achieve Tier 4 Final compliance with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) engine…
Epiroc has added two models to it’s combi cutter range. The CC 2300 and CC3100 are designed for carriers in the 20-30 ton and 25-40 ton operating weight classes, respectively. Both models are available with two jaw versions: the Universial…
Caterpillar Inc. has added two new models to its 2019 lineup of Cat backhoe loaders. The new 440 and 450 deliver superior performance to their predecessors while adopting a number of modern creature comforts demanded by today’s operators. Foremost, both…
Cat has added four new models to its lineup of mini hydraulic excavators. Among the many upgrades to the machines that range from 1.0 and 2.0 tons are joystick steering and a tilt-up cab/canopy. Unlike other excavators on the market,…
Steqcan Inc.’s chain bucket for excavators and backhoes features a row of heavy duty chains that continually move to release soil and materials while preventing residue build-up inside the bucket. The bucket is made using heavy-duty Hardox components (a high…
From GOMACO, the Xtreme GT-3600 curb and gutter machine features three tracks and offers All-Track Steering, All-Track Positioning and smart hydraulic cylinders. The company’s Xtreme G+ radius software allows the operator to program the size of the radius into the…
CASE Construction Equipment has upgraded its N Series backhoe loaders with new loader controls, PowerBoost functionality, PowerDrive transmission with Direct Drive, and a factory-installed thumb. PowerBoost offers a momentary boost of increased hydraulic power, while PowerDrive features an automated activation…
With an operating weight between 22 and 45 metric tonnes, the Generation 8 crawler excavators from Liebherr will cover an engine power range from 163-hp to 299-hp. The initial launch period of the new series includes six models: the R…
The Cat 740 GC articulated dump truck includes new controls, transmission-protection features, a hoist-assist system, an advanced traction-control system, a stability-assist system and fuel-saving ECO mode. It also incorporates an automatic retarder-control system. A combined transmission-and-hoist lever aims to provide…
