Atlas Copco upgraded the popular ROC D3 RRC. This rig now comes with Tier 4 engine emissions and improved diesel consumption. It also takes a natural place in the new naming platform and was re-named the FlexiROC T30 R. This radio remote drill rig is one of the safest, most efficient drill rigs in its class, according to the company.
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Volvo L250 For Heavy Duty Loading
The new L250G wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment fills the needs of the market for a machine in the 39-ton weight category. Designed to match the needs of on-highway trucks, the L250G is purpose-built to be a heavy-duty machine with plenty of power and features larger bucket sizes.
Read MoreUp to 15 Percent Fuel Savings
Consisting of a new torque converter with Lock Up and free wheel stator, Optishift is a new system that integrates the Volvo-patented Reverse-by-Braking (RBB) function – both significantly reducing fuel consumption together by up to 15 percent – as well as increasing operator comfort and driveline durability.
Read MoreCat Hybrid Excavator Focuses on Fuel-Savings
The new Cat 336E H excavator centers on an innovative, fuel-saving “hydraulic hybrid” system that captures and reuses energy. The machine was given a proper introduction to the market at a special April product launch in Peoria, Ill., attended by Rock Products Assistant Editor Josephine Smith.
Read MoreInnovations in Equipment Design
Rear Eject Bodies Engineered To Tackle Sticky Situations
Read MoreDSC Marlin Dredges Deeper
The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation. Every Marlin Class dredge is specifically designed to handle a particular deposit – from sand and gravel to industrial minerals – to ensure maximum efficiency.
Read MoreOptishift Delivers Up To 15 Percent Improved Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency often tops the list of demands that customers place on their machines. That’s why Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) engineers are constantly developing clever innovations to make equipment more fuel efficient while reducing emissions and environmental impact; OptiShift is a prime example of this. Sven-Åke Carlsson and Björn Brattberg – the two engineers who developed the OptiShift system…
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