Tue September 29, 2015
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System for D85EX/PX-18 Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. has added the PLUS (parallel link undercarriage system) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D85EX/PX-18 dozer. “PLUS undercarriage cuts maintenance costs, extends wear life and excels in high-impact, rocky ground conditions and on low-impact, sandy job sites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America....
Mon September 28, 2015
Farmland Conversion Specializes in Big, Collaborative Jobs
Farmland Conversion Consultants, located in Aiken, S.C., specializes in big, collaborative projects including its current project, converting 1,900-acres of trees and scrubland into a fully functioning vegetable farm....
Fri September 04, 2015
Caterpillar Collaborates with Arch Coal to Prove Semi-Autonomous Dozers
Caterpillar announced the successful use of advanced automation technology to enhance dozer productivity and safety while driving down cost per ton. Beginning in late 2011, Caterpillar and Arch Coal’s Thunder Basin Coal Company — Black Thunder mine partnered in the development and operation of Cat MineStar Command for dozing at the site near Wright, Wyo....
Eric Olson - Tue September 01, 2015
Motocross Racer Makes the Grade After Career Change
Todd Bennick’s career took a decidedly left turn several years ago — one that has made him a respected member of the construction industry. Bennick owns and operates Bennick Grading in Nebo, located in the mountains of western North Carolina near Marion....
Thu August 27, 2015
Cat Remote Operator Station for Dozing Provides Safe, Comfortable Environment
The new remote operator station for dozing, part of Cat MineStar Command for dozing, provides a safe, comfortable environment removed from the active dozing area. The station itself is modeled on the actual cab of the machine, with all ergonomic controls, alarms and features operating just as they do in the dozer....
Fri August 21, 2015
Komatsu Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System for D155AX-8 Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the addition of the PLUS (parallel link undercarriage system) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D155AX-8 dozer. “Applications for PLUS undercarriage range from high-impact, rocky ground conditions to low-impact, abrasive sandy work sites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America....
Tue August 11, 2015
Control, Guidance Allow Contractors to Remain Competitive
Becoming more competitive is a goal shared by companies across the board, and smart business owners keep their eyes open around the clock for the tool, technology or system that can put them ahead. Milton CAT recently held three “Getting the Edge” demonstrations where it introduced the latest integrated technology systems built into the new line-up of Cat equipment....
Fri July 31, 2015
Komatsu Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) for the D155AX-8 Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the addition of the highly successful PLUS (Parallel Link Undercarriage System) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D155AX-8 dozer. “Applications for PLUS undercarriage range from high-impact, rocky ground conditions to low-impact, abrasive sandy worksites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America....
Tue May 26, 2015
Komatsu Introduces the New D65PXi-18 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the new D65PXi-18, the latest addition to the next generation of intelligent machine control and dozer technology. The long track, low ground pressure D65PXi-18 excels in soft or wet conditions and offers exceptional stability for finish grading applications, according to the company....
Tue April 28, 2015
Dual Dozer Combines Superior Accuracy and Machine Adaptability
The innovative Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with superior accuracy and machine adaptability. A patented mount allows the blade to operate independent of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor....
