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Cat introduces pair of new backhoe loaders designed for comfort, performance
November 27, 2018 On-Site StaffCaterpillar 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 unveils next generation of mini excavators, boosts performance, versatility
November 21, 2018 On-Site StaffCat 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,…
Steqan excavator bucket designed to reduce downtime
November 20, 2018 by On-Site MagazineSteqcan 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…
GOMACO introduces Xtreme package for GT-3600 curb and gutter machine
November 12, 2018 by On-Site MagazineFrom 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 updates N Series backhoe loaders with new controls, hydraulic thumb
November 12, 2018 by On-Site MagazineCASE 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…
Liebherr to unveil Generation 8 crawler excavators in 2019
November 5, 2018 by On-Site MagazineWith 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…
Cat expands articulated dump truck lineup with 740 GC
November 5, 2018 by On-Site MagazineThe 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…
JLG offers cold weather package for SkyTrak telehanders
October 30, 2018 by On-Site MagazineJLG Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of a cold weather package for SkyTrak telehandlers. The package is designed for use in ambient temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Features of the package include a hydraulic tank heater, battery…
Case rolls out TV450 compact track loader
October 30, 2018 by On-Site MagazineFrom Case Construction Equipment, the TV450 compact track loader features 9,188 pounds of breakout force, and optional high-flow (3,450 psi at 39.5 gpm) and enhanced high-flow (4,000 psi at 35 gpm) hydraulics for high-power attachments such as mulching heads, stump…
John Deere rolls out grade indication for skid steers, compact track loaders
October 22, 2018 by On-Site MagazineJohn Deere has introduced an on-board grade indication option on its G-Series skid steers (330G and 332G) and large-frame G-Series compact track loaders (331G and 333G). The indication offers a readout of the cross slope and main-fall slope of the…
Genie introduces material carrier attachment for DC and RT scissor lift models
October 22, 2018 by On-Site MagazineFrom Genie, the Lift Tools material carrier attachment is designed for the company’s DC and RT rough terrain scissor lifts. It is approved for use on the GS-2669, GS-3369 and GS-4069 models with a capacity up to 700 lb, 500…
Topcon unveils next generation of Magnet software
October 15, 2018 by On-Site MagazineFrom Topcon Positioning Group, Magnet Collage version 2 includes newly-added features for horizontal construction workflow. features include automated ground surface extraction, point cloud density color mapping, the ability to filter and fill TIN surfaces, TIN inclusion boundaries, alignments, cross section…
JLG releases bolt-on fall arrest system for boom lifts
October 15, 2018 by On-Site MagazineThe External Bolt-On Fall Arrest System from JLG Industries, Inc. can be installed to a 36 x 72 in. or 36 x 96 in. platform mounted to a JLG boom lift. This feature allows an occupant to exit the platform…
Cat side discharge buckets feature heavy duty designs
October 1, 2018 by On-Site MagazineCat Side Discharge Buckets are designed for use with skid steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. The buckets feature a belt-type conveyor and adjustable openings on either side of the bucket. A rotating agitator aims…
Terex CTL 272-18 jib tower crane offers maximum jib length of 61 metres
October 1, 2018 by On-Site MagazineFrom Terex Cranes, the CTL 272-18 luffing jib tower crane features a 61 metre maximum jib length, 270-ton-metre load moment and maximum full-length load of 2.9 tons. The crane offers seven different jib configurations from 30 to 61 metres. Equipped…
Cat Skeleton Buckets offer efficiency, long-term operation
October 1, 2018 by On-Site MagazineCat Skeleton Buckets feature heavy steel rods — 1.25 in. in diameter on 3.75 in. centres — to form the floor and back of the bucket. Plates with rectangular openings form the sides of the bucket, and a rectangular frame,…
John Deere adds Final Tier 4 engine to 944K hybrid wheel loader
October 1, 2018 by On-Site MagazineJohn Deere has added its 536-hp, Final Tier 4 13.5 litre engine technology to its 944K hybrid wheel loader. The wheel loader also now includes a heated and ventilated cab seat. Outside the cab, remote jump-start terminals were added to…
Guarding package now available for Hyundai wheel loader
September 26, 2018 by On-Site MagazineA guarding package is now available for the HL960HD wheel loader from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. The package is designed to protected the machine from job site hazards found in wheel loader applications. It features a hinge steel front and…
SDLG rolls out its largest wheel loader in North America
September 26, 2018 On-Site StaffSDLG has launched its largest wheel loader in North America yet. The Tier 4 L959F features a Deutz-SDLG SD80F engine and a 4.0 cubic yard bolt-on edge bucket. It’s an upgrade to the company’s LG959. SDLG said the “value” machine…
Demag releases AC 45 City compact crane
September 18, 2018 by On-Site MagazineThe AC 45 City compact crane from Demag, a Terex brand, has a length of 8.69 m and a height of 3.16 m. The three axle unit features an IC-1 Plus control system and fully roadable unit with a maximum…