John Deere is building on its lineup of SmartGrade crawler dozers with the integration of the machine control offering on the 750K and 850K models. Adding SmartGrade availability on these larger machines will improve job site accuracy and quality of work through the complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System. The system is fully incorporated into the machine…
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Komatsu America Corp. Introduces The New WA270-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the new WA270-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this addition to the wheel loader family combines high production with low fuel consumption and improved operator comfort.
Read MoreTerex Finlay Tracked Inclined Screen Is Highly Versatile
The Terex Finlay 674 is a “highly versatile and adaptable machine engineered and built for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel, coal and aggregate applications,” according to the company.
Read MoreInfrastructure as an Issue
Oct. 24, 2016 – Well, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agree on one thing: Our roads and bridges are a mess. According to news reports, Trump finally produced an infrastructure document. He says he would get a bill introduced during his first 100 days in office that would “spur $1 trillion in infrastructure investment over 10 years.” Trump promises the…
Read MoreEagle Materials Reports Strong Second Quarter
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 ended Sept. 30, 2016. Notable items for the quarter include (comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are with the prior year’s second quarter):
Read MoreSite Management Plays Key Role In Optimizing Tire Performance
When it comes to successful haul truck operation, tires – and what’s underneath those tires – play a critical role. Here are five considerations that will help keep your haul truck tires up and running, courtesy of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Read MoreTesmec Rock Hawg for Surface Mining Applications
Tesmec surface miners are suitable to excavate even strong and unfractured rock, cutting vertical walls and square corners while producing low amounts of dust. Tesmec surface mining machines can be equipped with laser for grade control and/or GPS for auto steering and grade control. The high production capacity of the Tesmec Rock Hawg reduces the need of multiple units to a single unit working in the…
Read MoreBoart Longyear Launches Instrumentation Line
Boart Longyear offers a wide range of underground, surface, multipurpose, sonic and production drill rigs; performance tooling; and now it’s launching the first two products in its new instrumentation line: TruCore and TruShot.
Read MoreMSHA Hits Texas Quarry With Imminent Danger Order
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 146 citations, six orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections at 11 coal mines and five metal and nonmetal mines in September 2016.
Read MoreNSSGA Warns EPA on Risk Assessment Process
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) submitted preliminary comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning a forthcoming process that the agency will use to conduct chemical risk assessments. This process will determine if and how EPA will attempt to further regulate common rock dust.
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