Lori Tobias - Wed September 13, 2017
Iron Helps Quench Western Fires
As 51 wildland fires burn in the western United States, heavy equipment is playing a big role in helping fire fighters contain the flames. “The biggest fires are in Oregon, Washington and Montana,” said Jessica Gardetto, spokesman for the National Interagency Fire Center, headquartered in Idaho and a former wildland firefighter....
Wed July 26, 2017
Topcon Introduces 3D-MCMAX Dozer System
Automated grade control using GNSS signals has transformed how earthmoving contractors get work done. Through the engineering efforts of its innovators and developers, machine control technology has been improved and refined over the years....
Irwin Rapoport - Tue July 25, 2017
ProMedica HQ: Toledo's Catalyst for Revitalization
Construction and renovation of ProMedica's new Downtown Headquarters project in Toledo will soon wrap up. The $80 million project is being managed by the Rudolph Libbe Group. The first group of nearly 1,000 employees of the Ohio health care provider will move into the two-building campus starting the weekend of Aug....
Fri July 14, 2017
Bellamy Tackles Medium-Sized Jobs With Heavy Equipment
James Bellamy got started in the business in the late 90s when he got a job selling asphalt in Crab Orchard, Tenn. A position at Tennessee Asphalt Company's grading division followed in 2000, and by 2005 he was starting his own business: Bellamy Excavating....
Caterpillar - Wed April 05, 2017
New Optional Performance Features For Cat D8T Dozer Increase Productivity, Delivery Value
Providing legendary power and performance, the Cat D8T dozer has earned its extensive reputation for delivering unmatched productivity and high resale value. New productivity enhancing options, aimed at saving customers time and money, include a new, larger SU bulldozer blade, performance cutting edges, extended life undercarriage, powered bottom guards and remote control COMMAND for dozing....
Jeff Winke - Mon April 03, 2017
Topcon's Technology Improves Alaskan Firm's Productivity
Palmer, Alaska, has just under 6,000 residents, but as a commercial and cultural center for the region it draws visitors from well beyond its city boundaries. Come the end of summer, the annual week-and-a-half long Alaska State Fair, located in Palmer, can draw more than 300,000 visitors....
Wed March 15, 2017
CASE Introduces the DL450 – the Industry's First-Ever Fully Integrated Compact Dozer Loader
CASE Construction Equipment introduces the DL450 compact dozer loader – AKA “Project Minotaur” – a first-of-its-kind fully integrated design that matches the best operating characteristics of a compact track loader (CTL) with a crawler dozer....
Wed March 15, 2017
John Deere Pushes Expansion of Production-Class Equipment Lineup With 950K Crawler Dozer
The John Deere commitment to production-class equipment continues with the introduction of the 950K Crawler Dozer. The 950K is the second production-class crawler dozer designed and manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, and is built specifically for customers needing reliability in road building, site development, the energy sector and other large-scale applications....
Dressta - Wed March 08, 2017
Dressta S-Series Hydrostatic Compact Crawler Dozers Moving Dressta Forward In North America
Dressta launched its line of hydrostatic compact crawler dozers – the TD-8S & TD-9S – to the North American market with a dedicated event for its nationwide dealer network in July 2016. The Dressta S-Series compact dozers are equipped with full dual path hydrostatic drive systems that transmit full power to both tracks in all conditions to ensure full loads are handled easily with smooth pivot turns and counter rotation....
Komatsu - Thu March 09, 2017
Komatsu America Corp. Announces the New D51 EX/PX-24 Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new D51 EX/PX-24 crawler dozer at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. Among the most versatile of all the Komatsu dozers, it features an updated, Tier IV Final engine, and an electronically-controlled hydrostatic transmission....
