Mon March 07, 2016
WPI Hosts Three-Day Event to Introduce iMC Equipment
Customers had the opportunity to see and operate Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and the PC210LCi-10 excavator — the world's first iMC excavator — during a three-day event at WPI's Austin, Texas, branch....
Wed March 02, 2016
John Deere 700K SmartGrade Dozer Offers Contractors a Competitive Edge
The John Deere 700K SmartGrade crawler dozer is improving jobsite accuracy and quality of work through its complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System. The system is fully integrated into the machine cabin, structures, and software — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables, according to the manufacturer....
Tue March 01, 2016
New John Deere 700K SmartGrade Dozer Offers Contractors a Competitive Edge
The John Deere 700K SmartGrade™ crawler dozer is improving jobsite accuracy and quality of work through its complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System, according to the company. The system is fully integrated into the machine cabin, structures, and software – delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables....
Mon February 29, 2016
Cat D6N Dozer Leads the Way With Technology, Efficiency, Productivity
The latest Cat D6N dozer is a game changer when it comes to customer value, delivering greater ease of operation, a 10 to 15 percent boost in fuel efficiency and up to 10 percent better productivity compared to the previous model....
Wed October 14, 2015
Contractor Puts 30,000 Hours on His Favorite Attachment
Chute Construction, based out of Brantford, Ontario, has put approximately 30,000 hours on the company's original RT60 Rototilt tiltrotator. “That Rototilt never comes off the machine; it stays on 365 days a year,” said company co-owner, Tyler Chute....
Tue December 22, 2015
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces D61-24 Crawler Dozer
Komatsu's D61-24 crawler dozer features a 6.8 L, 168-hp, SAA4D107E-3, EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified engine with class-leading power and fuel efficiency. The Komatsu variable geometry turbocharger (KVGT) creates excellent engine response and helps maintain a high level of passive regeneration to ensure fuel isn't wasted on cleaning the exhaust filter....
Jay Adams - Fri December 04, 2015
Kevin Drennan Loves Big Cats, Posts History of Caterpillars on Social Media
There are few machine operators as dedicated to construction operations as Kevin Drennan. He still owns the first Tonka truck he ever played with. He has a tattoo of his favorite Caterpillar dozer down one arm....
Tue December 01, 2015
Friends Work on Historic Lime Rock Park
For many motorsports fans in the Northeast, Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Conn., is the pinnacle of race tracks and a destination not to be missed. Why? One reason is the track’s unique set up. The 1.5-mi....
John Bauer- Case Construction Equipment - Wed October 28, 2015
Coogler Construction Purchases Case 2050M Dozer
The contractor-dealer relationship can be the tipping point between success and failure for many construction companies — especially as it relates to equipment management. The growing adoption of telematics by heavy equipment owners is making it easier for contractors and their dealers to work together to ensure optimal uptime and efficient operation of each machine....
Lori Tobias - Thu October 01, 2015
Fighting Fire With Iron
News of forest fires generally calls to mind the courageous souls who risk their lives to fight them. As it turns out, there’s another component to the battle — heavy equipment and lots of it, too....
