Komatsu America Corp. offers the D51EXi/PXi-22, the latest Komatsu intelligent Machine Control dozer for the North American market. With its fully automatic blade control capabilities, the D51i-22 dozer performs both automated rough dozing and finish grading. “The D51i-22 brings the same intelligent Machine Control technology to another key class size, which has made the Komatsu D61i-23 such a success,” said…
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AEM launches CONEXPO Latin America for 2015 in Chile
Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), and Daniel Hurtado, president of the Chilean Chamber of Construction (CChC), sign the co-location agreement between CONEXPO Latin America and Edifica and EXPO HORMIGÓN during Edifica 2013. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), owner of ConExpo-Con/Agg, will launch CONEXPO Latin America, to be held October 2015 in Santiago, Chile. AEM…
Read MoreCASE Wheel Loader Offers Burn Power
CASE Construction Equipment introduced the new CASE 1221F wheel loader, the newest and largest model in the company’s F Series wheel loader line. Designed with an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim-certified engine that delivers up to 355 hp (265 kW), the CASE 1221F is built for heavy earthmoving and loading applications such as those encountered in aggregate and mining operations. Enhancements…
Read MoreCat Track Drill Features 18 Percent More Power
Caterpillar offers the new MD5150C Track Drill, the first of the C Series drills. The MD5150C delivers top-of-class power and high airflow for fast, efficient drilling of holes from 4 in. (101.6 mm) to 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter. The MD5150C offers a choice of three different rock drills, patented carousel rod changer, ergonomic cab and many other features…
Read MoreVulcan Concludes Deal
Vulcan Materials Co. announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of the company’s cement and concrete businesses in the Florida area to Cementos Argos for gross cash proceeds of $720 million. Under a separate supply agreement, Vulcan will continue to provide aggregates to the divested concrete facilities, at market prices, for a period of 20 years.
Read MoreFrac Sand – Industry Briefs
Two challengers out-polled incumbent Trempealeau County, Wis., supervisor Tom Bice in a recent primary election, leaving the frac sand mining proponent off the April general election ballot. Jon Schultz and Daryl Kramer received 61 and 55 votes, respectively, according to the LaCrosse Tribune. Bice, the District 5 supervisor since 2010 and former chairman of the Environment and Land Use Committee,…
Read MoreWacker Neuson Heats Up the Maintenance Garage
The new Wacker Neuson HDR 155 Direct-Fired Radiant Heater features a heating design unaffected by the elements, so the heat is easily directed exactly to where it’s needed. Delivering 155,000 BTU/hour (45 kW) heat input, the HDR 155 easily heats maintenance workspaces, workers and objects such as equipment, concrete form work and other structures from approximately 15 ft. away. Since…
Read MoreDonaldson Air Filters for Off-Road Applications
Donaldson Co. Inc. released more than 50 Donaldson Endurance air filter sizes that are now available for off-road applications. Manufactured using Donaldson’s Ultra-Web nanofiber technology, these air filters help reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment uptime in off-road applications. Donaldson Endurance air filters protect engines and help them last longer by providing better initial and overall efficiency compared to conventional…
Read MoreWear-Con Wear Panels Easy to Install and Replace
Wear-Con SHC800 Cast Wear Panels are cast from a proprietary blended alloy with a hardness of 55 to 58 HRc, according to the company. SHC800 Wear Panels feature abrasion, erosion and corrosion resistance; and are easy to install and replace. The wear panels can easily be bolted or welded into place. The most common method of installation is bolting with…
Read MoreSnap-On Industrial Offers Rolling Dog Box
The new Dog Box from Snap-on Industrial is a rolling tool box that makes moving tools across a maintenance garage breeze. Available in three sizes, these Dog Boxes allow technicians to load up all the necessary tools into a tool box that’s positioned onto a frame with casters, and pull it out to the jobsite. Technicians choose the handle that…
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