Equipment
Vermeer CS418B Core Saw by McLaughlin Offers Speed, Minimal Surface Disturbance
The Vermeer CS418B Core Saw by McLaughlin provides utility contractors the ability to cut 4- to 18-inch diameter holes in improved surfaces, including asphalt and concrete, while minimally impacting the surface structure. The vacuum excavation technology can then be used to visually verify the locat..
Volvo Short Swing Radius Compact Excavators Have The Power To Perform
The ECR58D and ECR88D short swing radius compact excavators from Volvo feature automatic two-speed travel for superior traction, and hydraulic travel pedals for easy and accurate track control. Thanks to their reinforced, three-piece, high-tensile steel X-shaped frame undercarriage, they are durable..
New Vacuworx Hydraulic H Vacuum Lifters Are Cleaner, Quieter
Vacuworx developed its new hydraulic H vacuum lifters to meet customer requests for cleaner, quieter lifters; the models are available for the Vacuworx MC 5 and all RC Series vacuum lifting systems, and feature the same powerful performance of Vacuworx diesel-powered systems with lower operating cos..
Bertha Resumes Digging Seattle’s Route 99 Tunnel
In mid-January, the world’s largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM) sat under downtown Seattle with its large diameter cutterhead completely static due to a sinkhole – it seemed the TBM, dubbed Bertha, couldn’t catch a break on the State Route 99 tunnel project. Bertha was designed to bore a 1.7-mile t..
CASE Introduces High Performance 521F Wheel Loader
CASE 521F wheel loader meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards through the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The newest machine from CASE delivers 131 net horsepower with an FPT Tier 4 Final-certified engine, providing quick throttle response and powerful torque. The 22,948-pound..
John Deere SmartGrade Crawler Dozer Promotes Productivity with Innovative Technology
New John Deere SmartGrade crawler dozer is built to improve jobsite accuracy and quality of work with its integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System, which is fully integrated into the machine’s cabin, structure and software to deliver precise grading performance while eliminating vulnera..
Ramming Tool Extraction Cradles Simplify Key Aspects Of HDD Projects
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment’s wide assortment of ready-made ramming tool extraction cradles are now able to be locked inside. The extraction cradles enable horizontal direction drilling (HDD) contractors to position ramming tools 180-degrees to extract jammed pipe or tooling, assist in product p..
Kubota New SVL95-2s compact track loader
The newest addition to the Kubota compact track loader lineup is the SVL95-2s, which offers more power, improved multi-tasking capabilities and increased hydraulic horsepower that ups the ante in the compact track-loader segment. Powered by a Tier 4 Final turbocharged diesel engine, and equipped wit..
Enviro Services will represent Terramac’s product line in of versatile crawler carriers northern Louisiana
Terramac, a manufacturer of rubber tracked crawler carriers, has expanded its presence in the North American market by including Enviro Services as part of its dealer network; Enviro Services will represent Terramac’s product line in of versatile crawler carriers northern Louisiana. Enviro Services..
John Deere Changes the Product Testing Game
John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced an interactive game for customers and fans. The “Small Machine vs. Big Jobs Challenge” is an innovative take on consumer involvement, allowing customers to familiarize themselves with machinery in a fresh way. John Deere’s new G-Series Skid Steers a..
Volvo CE Introduces New H-series Compact Wheel Loaders With Increased Versatility, Power
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) announces two new H-series compact wheel loaders, the L45H AND L50H, built for superior fuel efficiency and enhanced hydraulic flow for faster cycle times at reduced operating costs. The H-series wheel loaders from Volvo CE are equipped with Volvo’s unique Torque P..
Felling Trailers Focus On Relationships Leads To Innovation
Felling Trailers, a family owned and operated full-line trailer manufacturer based in Minnesota, has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex since its humble beginnings in 1974. Perhaps the sense of community and family-oriented style of business has played a role in the company’s su..
John Deere’s Latest Final Tier 4 G-Series Skid Steers Lineup Features Customer-Driven Designs
John Deere introduces four Final Tier 4 G-Series skid steers – 312 GR (51-hp), 314GR (51-hp), 316GR (65-hp) and 318GR (65-hp) – along with one compact track loader, the 317G (65-hp). The newest machines from the company were designed to level the playing field for the current rental, agricultural ma..
New F2 Series Cat Backhoe Loaders
The new F2 Series Cat Backhoe Loaders includes the 416F2, 420F2, 430F2, and a model new to the range, the 415F2. The new F2 Series center-pivot models build on the solid performance, reliability, and durability of their F Series predecessors with engines that meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards, n..
R35Z-9 Mini Excavator from Hyundai Construction
The R35Z-9 mini excavator has an operating weight of 8,050 pounds and is powered by a reliable, fuel efficient 26.5 hp Tier 4 Certified Yanmar 3TNV88 engine. The R35Z-9 boasts a dig depth of 10 feet 4 inches, a bucket digging force of 7,050 foot-pounds and bucket capacity of 3.78 cubic feet. The tai..
Selecting The Right Compact Excavator
The increasing popularity of compact excavators in recent years has spearheaded a vast selection of models. Today, equipment manufacturers make enough different models that construction contractors can choose one tailor-fitted to their needs. With all of the choices, how do you find the machine that..
Culvert Replacement Project Beneath Famed Pacific Coast Highway
Pipe Ramming Tool ‘Swallows’ 48” Culvert Beneath Highway in Jenner, CA A failed 48-inch-diameter culvert at mile marker 29.9 north of Jenner, CA, had been causing periodic flooding from rain water runoff. Jenner lies on the heavily trafficked, 147-mile-long thoroughfare along the scenic California ..
RAD-AX® Submersible Pumps Solve Wipes Problem For Wastewater System
FoxRock Properties owns and operates two massive office and medical complexes in Norwell, MA. The first of the neighboring properties is Longwater Place, a 27,000 square foot office building, part of a larger 26-acre campus including 84,000 square feet of corporate offices and a 160,000 square-foot ..
Boxer 322D mini skid-steer
The 300 Series is Boxer’s smallest entry into the mini skid market, and the powerful Boxer 322D mini skid-steer can handle machines meant for larger machines while providing ease of access due to its smaller footprint. Its small size and operating ease make the 322D ideal for the rental and hire ind..
PLM’s 71H pipelayer
Pipeline Machinery Intl. 71H pipelayer has the support of Caterpillar®, the engineering expertise of Vanguard Equipment Inc. and Kress Corporation, thus the challenge was met to create a utility-capacity pipelayer in the Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB class, designed for lifting 60,000-lbs. and engine..
Focus on Pipe Bursting From HammerHead® Trenchless at UCT 2016
Pipe bursting contractors now have 99 tons of pulling force for their sewer, water and gas line replacement jobs from the new, powerful, compact HydroBurst® 100XT static pipe bursting system from HammerHead Trenchless Equipment. Featuring tethered remote control, the streamlined 100XT pays out rod v..
Doosan Brings Hydrostatic Drive System To Wheel Loaders
The new Doosan DL200-5 and DL200TC-5 (tool carrier) are the first wheel loaders from Doosan to feature a hydrostatic drive system in place of a traditional torque converter transmission. The wheel loaders replace the -3 models and transition from an interim Tier 4 to Tier 4-compliant diesel engines...
CASE Construction Equipment 850M dozer
The CASE Construction Equipment 850M dozer includes best-in-class drawbar pull, an increased horsepower rating, fuel savings up to 14 percent, industry-leading visibility, new customizable and versatile controls, and a pressurized cab for optimal comfort. The M Series dozers are the first dozers in ..
John Deere
The John Deere 750K and 850K Crawler Dozers not only meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards, but also incorporate value-enhancing features such as EcoMode and an updated Electro-Hydraulic (EH) control system. The 850K is the first John Deere dozer to feature EcoMode that optimizes fuel economy while ..
Rain for Rent Introduces SiteMax
Rain for Rent introduces SiteMax line of portable trash pumps by PowerPrime Pumps into their rental fleet. These patent pending pumps, capable of pumping up to 3,000 gallons per minute and 3-inch solids, feature standard sound attenuation, and are ideal for many pumping applications. The ultra-porta..
Vibratory Plows
Vermeer The Vermeer PTX40 walk-beside service plow with trencher is designed for irrigation and utility installations. It has a minimum width of 40.2 inches and is 84.8 inches long. The PTX40 is powered by a 46.8-hp Kubota WG1605 gasoline engine. The center-articulated PTX40 oscillates at the point..
Ditch Witch mini skid steer, Utilicor attachment
Ditch Witch SK752 Mini Skid Steer Ditch Witch’s new mini skid steer SK752 expands the company’s line of compact equipment with improved features adding confidence, productivity and versatility on the job. Powered by a 24.8-hp Kubota diesel engine, the machine exerts impressive power for all machin..
Wheel Loaders: Caterpillar
Caterpillar’s 966M, 966M XE, 972M and 972M XE Wheel Loaders have EPA Tier 4 Final ACERT engines equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and after-treatment components. XE technology results in 25 percent lower fuel consumption on average compared to machines with traditional torq..
Wheel Loaders: Hyundai
The HL780-9A wheel loader is part of Hyundai’s new 9A series product line. The loader is built with an electronically controlled, fuel efficient, 351 hp Cummins QSX11.9 Interim Tier 4/EU Stage IIIB engine. The loader has three engine modes – power mode for heavy duty work, standard mode for general ..
Wheel loaders: Doosan
The Doosan DL250-5 wheel loaders feature improvements from the “dash-3” iteration, in terms of fuel efficiency, operator comfort, serviceability, reliability and remoting monitoring (also known as telematics). Enhancements to the 171-net-horsepower DL250-5 wheel loader include an adjustable steering..
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