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John Deere releases three backhoe attachments
April 30, 2019 by On-Site MagazineJohn Deere has released three backhoe attachments: the BH9B, BH10B and BH11B. The new backhoe attachments are ideal for those working in tight spaces by offering swing speed control and 180-degree capabilities. A two-lever control of boom or swing (left…
Multivista adds 3D images to construction documentation suite
April 30, 2019 by On-Site MagazineMultivista, part of Hexagon, has launched 3D Images as part of its suite of documentation services for the construction industry. The service will be powered by the Leica BLK3D, which is a handheld 3D imager that allows real-time, professional grade,…
XL Specialized Trailer introduces low profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer
April 23, 2019 by On-Site MagazineXL Specialized Trailers has added a Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer to its lineup. The trailer offers a loaded deck height of 15 in. and a ground clearance of 4.5 in. With a capacity of 110,000 lbs. in 12…
Volvo CE introduces 20-ton excavator
April 17, 2019 by On-Site MagazineThe EC200E 20-ton crawler excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment is designed primarily for light- to medium-duty digging. It has a maximum digging reach of 32 ft. 9 in. and a maximum digging depth of 22 ft. 3 in., with a…
Power Curbers adds Trimble compatibility to 5700-C curb machine
April 15, 2019 On-Site StaffWith more technology finding its way onto the job site, Power Curbers is looking to compatibility. The company’s 5700-C curb machine is now compatible with Trimble’s PCS900 automated guidance system. The solution gives 5700-C users another option, adding to…
Elliott Equipment Company releases D86 digger derrick
April 9, 2019 by On-Site MagazineElliott Equipment Company has introduced the D86, a 10.31 digger derrick. The machine is designed for transmission and heavy duty construction projects. It is mounted on a tandem axle chassis and boasts an 86 ft. sheave height, 20,000 ft.-lbs. of…
Komatsu America Corp. unveils motor grader with focus on operator comfort
April 2, 2019 by On-Site MagazineKomatsu America Corp. has introduced its new GD655-7 motor grader. Equipped with an 218 HP, EPA Tier 4 Final engine, the machine features low-effort control levers, a steering wheel and steering lever and a series of cab upgrades. The transmission…
Volvo CE high reach excavator offers versatility, power
April 2, 2019 by On-Site MagazineFrom Volvo Construction Equipment, the EC750E HR excavator reaches up to 118 ft. high and is capable of handling up to 8,000 lb. tools. The machine can be reconfigured using extensions and different boom sets to become a multi-use demolition…
BOMAG introduces BF 300 series commercial pavers
March 11, 2019 by On-Site MagazineBOMAG has introduced the BF 300 series of 6 ft. commercial pavers. Powered by a 74-hp engine, the new BF 300 C-2 track paver offers hydraulically variable paving widths from 5.6 ft to 11.2 ft. The company’s screed extensions, available in…
Western Star rolls out performance, safety enhancements to 4700 trucks
March 11, 2019 by On-Site MagazineWestern Star has rolled out several advancements to its 4700. 4700 trucks and tractors can now be spec’d with the new Cummins X12 engine, which delivers up to 1700 lb.-ft. of torque and 500HP. Another new option is the Detroit…
Ranger Design to launch Cargo + ladder rack
March 4, 2019 by On-Site MagazineThe Cargo + ladder rack from Ranger Design, to be released on March 25, has a carrying capacity up to 300 lbs. It is made of aluminum with an anodized finish and aerodynamic frame, intended to reduce wind noise and…
Hitachi brings factory-installed Grade Guidance system to three excavator models
March 1, 2019 On-Site StaffLooking to offer increasingly tech-savvy contractors a straight-from-the-factory guidance system, Hitachi has introduced an integrated Grade Guidance system in three of its excavators. The manufacturer has worked with Topcon on the system, which offers a real-time display of distance-to-grade that…
Bobcat nitrogen breakers deliver “powerful” impact energy
February 27, 2019 by On-Site MagazineBobcat Company now offers demolition contractors a line of six nitrogen breaker attachments for its compact excavators, compact track loaders, skid-steer loaders and mini track loaders. The breakers feature a single lower bushing and grease ports. The valve design of…
Skyjack unveils full size rough terrain range
February 27, 2019 by On-Site MagazineThe SJ9253 RT scissor lift from Skyjack is the company’s largest to date, with a working height of 59 ft. The scissor lift is part of Skyjack’s new full size rough terrain range, which replaces the company’s existing 88 in.…
Wirtgen introduces new 3D control system for slipform pavers that make string lines obsolete
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffAmong a range of new products, Wirtgen introduced a new 3D control system at the Las Vegas show that make setting up string lines unnecessary. Designed for slipform pavers, AutoPilot 2.0 can produce any kind of offset and inset profiles…
Wacker Neuson offers “big brother” to current skid steer, compact track loader lineup
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffPutting the latest in enhanced cab design and accessibility on display at this year’s show, Wacker Neuson displayed its Series II Skid Steer/Compact Track Loaders at this year’s event. The “big brother” to the company’s medium frame line, the series…
Pair of new Volvo mini excavators designed for tight spaces, easy transport
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffPremiering a pair of new mini excavators in Vegas, Volvo Construction Equipment introduced its E-Series to North America. The ultra-short swing radius ECR18E is designed to cover a range of smaller job with a low cost of ownership. It features…
Vacuworx premieres improved vacuum lifting system capable of hoisting 1.25 tonnes
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffMaterial handling firm Vacuworx premiered the next generation of its SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System this January. Building on the previous version that “revolutionized” the way cut concrete can be handled, the new system features a base unit and…
Topcon launches new workflow bundle to help operators refine concrete floors
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffShining the spotlight on technology, Topcon introduced a new workflow bundle this January. Designed to reduce costs by modernizing concrete floor flatness and levelness applications, operators can find mistakes in near real-time, while project teams can easily visualize different elevations…
Putzmeister introduces new series of pickup-mounted pumps
February 27, 2019 On-Site StaffConcrete pump maker Putzmeister introduced a new series of pickup-mounted pumps. It showed off the VSP 70 – a Thom-Katt TK 70 mounted on a Dodge Ram 5500 chassis – that features a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,845 kilograms…