Tue October 16, 2012
Komatsu Launches D65-17 Crawler Dozers
Komatsu America Corp.’s line of D65-17 crawler dozers are powered with the fuel efficient and larger displacement, 8.9 L, EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 engines....
Fri October 12, 2012
Liebherr PR 764 Litronic Is World’s Biggest Hydrostatically Driven Crawler
The dozer PR 764 is the largest of the current Liebherr product line. The machine is powered by a Liebherr D 9508 V-8 engine developing 422 hp (310 kW). The engine is turbocharged and utilizes common rail fuel injection....
Fri October 12, 2012
Komatsu D375A-6 Dozer Has More Horsepower, Optimized Blade Profile
Komatsu America Corp.’s D375A-6 crawler dozer was developed with extensive customer input. Utilizing this valuable customer feedback, the D375A-6 includes technological enhancements designed to enhance productivity in mining and heavy construction applications....
Mon September 10, 2012
Komatsu America Corp. Launches D61-23 Crawler Dozers
Komatsu America Corp.’s line of D61-23 crawler dozers were developed with extensive customer input. Utilizing this customer feedback, Komatsu America has produced a crawler dozer that is smarter, more productive, more owner- and operator-focused and that offers lower owning and operating costs, according to the manufacturer....
Giles Lambertson - Wed July 11, 2012
Blanchard Machinery Sells to S.C. Forestry Commission
When Gene Kodama became South Carolina’s state forester in 2008, it was obvious to him that the heavy equipment needs of the state forestry agency were not being met. Addressing those needs became a priority to him, though it seemed an almost impossible challenge coming as it did at the onset of a severe recession....
Mon March 19, 2012
John Deere Launches K-Series Crawler Dozer Models
John Deere is adding four models to the K-Series crawler dozer line, providing contractors an emissions-certified machine that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving and grading applications, according to the manufacturer....
Wed March 07, 2012
Dual Dozer Enables Machine Adaptablility
The Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with enhanced accuracy and machine adaptability. The 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....
Mon February 06, 2012
Cat D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 Benefit From Refinement in Blade Control
The Cat D3K2, D4K2, D5K2 track-type tractors deliver on enhanced finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New stable blade feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input while eco mode improves fuel economy up to 25 percent for lower operating costs....
Fri January 13, 2012
LiuGong Acquires HSW, Dressta
LiuGong Machinery Corp., a global construction equipment manufacturer based in Liuzhou, China, has finalized its agreement to acquire HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) and its distribution subsidiary, Dressta Co....
Fri December 23, 2011
Linder Hosts TopCon Demonstration in Lakeland, Fla.
Linder Industrial Machinery, the Komatsu dealer in Florida and the Carolinas, recently hosted a one-day event featuring TopCon machine control systems on a Komatsu dozer, motorgrader and excavator. Attendees enjoyed a barbecue lunch, followed by a brief presentation and the opportunity to try out the equipment with the TopCon machine control systems....
