June 10, 2014 – Volvo Construction Equipment introduced three new products at Flagler Construction Equipment in Tampa: the exclusive Volvo dealer in Florida. Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josephine Smith was on hand for the roll-out. The products were the EC380E excavator, L150H wheel loader and A40G articulated hauler. The EC380E is a 38-metric-ton-class excavator crawler that will be launched in December…
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Liebherr Loader Focuses on Fuel Consumption, Operating Costs
The main features of the Liebherr L 586 wheel loader are cost-effectiveness and environmental-friendliness. According to the company, tractive force and speed are adapted to suit demand automatically and without gear changes. Even the change from forward to reverse travel is controlled hydraulically, so that no mechanical reverse gear is required. The machine also features: EconomyThe Liebherr driveline reduces wheel…
Read MoreDoosan Wheel Loader Provides Increased Power, Performance
Designed specifically for quarry, mine and other large material-handling applications, the Doosan DL550-3 wheel loader boasts an operating weight of 69,655 lb., a breakout force of 58,450 lb. and a dump height of 11 ft. 2 in. Controlled via a switch or a programmed preset time frame, the new automatic reversing cooling fan helps keep the machine’s cooling system clean…
Read MoreMetso Establishes Joint Venture
Metso Minerals has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with LiuGong that will be headquartered in Shanghai. LiuGong-Metso will combine Metso’s know-how in track-mounted crushing, screening and technology with LiuGong’s extensive distribution and manufacturing resources in China. LiuGong-Metso will design and manufacture localized versions of Metso’s Lokotrack mobile crushers and screens under dual branding: LiuGong Metso. The joint venture will…
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 MoreLetting the Cat out of the Bag
March 2, 2014 – Caterpillar hosted more than 50 trade press editors from all over the world in Tucson, Ariz., prior to ConExpo-Con/Agg to offer a preview of new machines and a sneak peak at what the company has in store for customers at the show in Las Vegas.
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