Fri April 24, 2015
Increased Capacity, Two Tire Options Highlight New John Deere Ejector Scrapers
John Deere is updating its ejector scraper line with two and four wheel tire options to better serve earthmoving contractors. The 1612DE, 2010DE, 2014DE, 2412DE are designed for customers who require larger capacities, lower operating costs, faster cycle times and appreciate an extended warranty....
Fri April 24, 2015
John Deere Scraper Tractors Boast More Power, Productivity
John Deere is enhancing its 9R/9RT scraper special series tractor lineup and adding its largest model to date, the 9620R. The four wheel models and three tracked models vaunt increases in horsepower, feature the fuel saving efficiency manager and the HydraCushion suspension system, as well as boast industry leading hydraulic flow — all in an effort to increase productivity, uptime, and lower operating costs in earthmoving applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue March 17, 2015
K-Tec Doubles Up Capacity With Train Earthmoving Scrapers
K-Tec Earthmovers have revealed a fully integrated scraper system to haul twice as much material with the same construction power unit. K-Tec’s 1233ADT scraper is now able to add a hitching system on the rear tail, to accommodate the attachment of another 1233ADT scraper....
Sun March 15, 2015
Chinese Company Builds 57-Storey Skyscraper in Record 19 Days
The website Oddity Central is reporting that Chinese construction company Broad Sustainable Building recently released an online video showing how they managed to build a 57-storey building in a record time of 19 days....
ICON Industries - Fri January 16, 2015
ICON Introduces New, Larger AG-13 Scraper
ICON Industries has made high-capacity earthmoving, along with the company’s best industrial features, available to the agricultural market — this time in an even larger size. “Like the AG-11, which was introduced approximately three years ago, the new AG-13 is ideal for the producer whose needs exceed that of box scraper or carryall, but are below that of an industrial scraper,” said Jamie Meier, ag manager of Landoll Corporation....
Mon August 25, 2014
Caterpillar Produces 75,000th Wheel Tractor Scraper
Caterpillar Inc. employees marked a major milestone recently, commemorating the production of 75,000 wheel tractor-scrapers at the Decatur, Illinois facility. The historic machine, an open-bowl, twin-engine 627K, is built to move high volumes of material quickly and economically with optimum fuel efficiency....
Tue April 22, 2014
K-Tec Reveals 1243 ADT Scraper
K-Tec Earthmovers’ 1243ADT scraper model is designed for self-loading up to an ISO rated capacity of 43 cu. yds. (33 cu m) with a 40-ton (36 t) articulated dump truck power-unit. The scraper is designed to excel in any soil condition with increased fuel efficiency and loading speed....
Wed April 16, 2014
620K Wheel Tractor-Scrapers Offer Added Productivity, Convenience
The Cat 620 K-Series wheel tractor-scrapers — 621K, 623K, and 627K — further refine the design of H-Series predecessors, which introduced sequence assist and load assist that automate cycle functions for optimum production and operator convenience....
Mon July 09, 2012
Despite Stalled Economy, European Skyscrapers are Reaching Record Heights
LONDON (AP) — Europe’s tallest building has been officially unveiled in London, but its tenure as the continent’s highest skyscraper will be brief. The Shard, a 95-story tower which stands at 310 meter (1,016 feet), dwarfs almost everything around it, including nearby Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral....
Wed December 14, 2011
John Deere Adds Three Track Models to Scraper Special Series Tractor Line
John Deere introduced the 9R/9RT Scraper Special Series Tractors, providing contractors improved productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs on the job site. The highlight of the new series is the unveiling of three track models — the 9460RT, 9510RT and 9560RT — designed for the toughest earthmoving applications and work site conditions....
