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…
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Cat Shows New Iron at Tinaja
May 14, 2015 – Caterpillar Inc., at a special media event in Tinaja Hills, Ariz., rolled out new iron for the trade press to see and drive. Rock Products was represented at the event by Don Marsh, editor of sister publication Concrete Products. One machine unveiled was the 745C, a successor to its largest articulated truck, the 740B. The new model’s…
Read MoreJohn Deere Dozers Boast More Power, Increased Fuel Efficiency
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 K-Series crawlers provide contractors a Final Tier 4 product that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving, waste, and grading applications. “The new 750K…
Read MoreCat 990K Wheel Loader Offers Increased Payload
The new Cat 990K wheel loader offers more power and increased payload for greater productivity and fuel efficiency, Caterpillar said. A redesigned cab delivers a superior operator interface and a quiet environment, and several new features promote operator and maintenance technician safety and performance. Designed as an optimum loading tool for Cat construction and mining trucks, specifically the 773, 775…
Read MoreVolvo Launches New Products at Florida Event
Volvo Construction Equipment, at a special media event, introduced three new products at Flagler Construction Equipment in Tampa. Flagler is the exclusive Volvo dealer in Florida. Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josephine Smith was on hand for the roll-out. The products introduced were: The EC380E excavator. The EC380E is a 38-metric-ton-class excavator crawler that will be launched in December 2014. The…
Read MoreMack Trucks: Focus on Fuel-Efficient Products, Aftermarket
Fuel efficiency and uptime remain top priorities for Mack Trucks, executives with the company said at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show. This ongoing focus to help reduce customer operating costs, along with recent investments in products, support solutions, facilities and the brand, has Mack well-positioned for success in the highway market. “Customers need trucks that maximize their ROI,” said Stephen…
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