IronDirect announced a new dealer partner program to expand the number and type of customers it serves. The program is available to all North American dealers interested in buying and reselling IronDirect premium and value-priced machines and parts. To join, dealers must place a minimum stock order for machines; no parts stock is required. Dealer sales are non-exclusive and not…
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Excavator Operator Killed at Tennessee Quarry
On July 25, a 59-year-old excavator operator, with 17 years of experience, was killed at Vulcan Materials Savannah Quarry in Tennessee. Prior to the accident, the victim was loading shot rock into haul trucks. While waiting for the haul trucks to return, the victim was separating out oversized rocks when the cab of his excavator was struck by falling material…
Read MoreJohn Deere Upgrades Largest G-Series Excavator
A workhorse in mining and quarrying operations, the John Deere 870G LC production-class excavator follows in the footsteps of its G-Series counterparts with the addition of an EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV diesel engine and other customer-influenced updates to meet the demands of today’s job site. The updated excavator offers a new, fuel-efficient FT4 diesel engine that delivers…
Read MoreExcavator in 3-D
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 and IFPE are teaming up to unveil the world’s first fully functional 3-D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3-D printing, known as additive manufacturing. The excavator, which will be on display at the joint trade shows in March 2017, will bring to life how technology is transforming the construction industry in line…
Read MoreDeere Excavator Touts Productivity, Increased Reliability
The John Deere 210G LC excavator is the latest addition to the evolving G-Series lineup. The updated construction-class model is equipped with a Final Tier 4 engine and meets the strictest emission standards. The 210G LC provides customers with higher productivity, increasing reliability and lowering daily operating costs, according to the company. “With powerful digging force, swing torque, and lift…
Read MoreDoosan Excavator Features Improved Performance
The 184-hp Doosan DX255LC-5 crawler excavator has been added to its Tier 4-compliant lineup, featuring improved performance, operator-focused comfort, fuel economy and jobsite durability. The model replaces the interim Tier 4 (iT4) DX255LC-3. A new selectable feature, Smart Power Control (SPC), consists of two systems – Variable Speed Control and Pump Torque Control – that work together to improve machine…
Read MoreCat Hybrid Delivers Fuel-Efficient Production; High Tech
The Cat 336F L XE Hybrid excavator was introduced to the trade press last month at the company’s Tinaja Hills proving grounds outside of Tucson, Ariz. It features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance, and captures and reuses energy, noted the company. The machine delivers an estimated fuel savings of up to 20 percent compared with its standard…
Read MoreNew Volvo Excavator Features Responsive Operation
The 22-ton Volvo EC220E is fitted with a top-range Tier 4 Final Volvo D6 engine that meets strict emissions legislation across North America without compromising on power. The fully optimized hydraulics system and ECO mode deliver the precise amount of power required to complete the task in hand, while the auto engine shutdown feature helps further reduce fuel consumption and…
Read MoreJohn Deere Excavator Meets Stricter Emission Standards
The John Deere 210G LC excavator is the latest addition to the evolving G-Series lineup. The updated construction-class model is equipped with a Final Tier 4 engine and meets the strictest emission standards. Built to benefit those working in the underground, road building, energy, commercial building and pipeline industries, the 210G LC provides customers with higher productivity, increasing reliability and…
Read MoreSpecifying an Excavator
Whether you’re mining on the mountains, at a quarry or underground, matching the proper excavator to the project is critical to achieving maximum productivity at the lowest cost per ton. “Few machines work harder on mining jobs than excavators. These machines are digging and shoveling overburden or breaking up rock in some of the most abrasive environments on earth,” said…
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