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Industry News From California's Most Reliable Heavy Equipment Distributors.
JOHN DEERE
UPDATED JOHN DEERE 470G LC EXCAVATOR PRIMED TO TACKLE PIPELINE, MASS EARTH MOVING AND ROAD BUILDING PROJECTS
The John Deere 470G LC Excavator is the latest member of the production-class equipment lineup to be updated to meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards and to incorporate a bevy of customer-inspired and productivity-boosting features. The 367-horsepower model now comes fully loaded with an EPA Final Tier 4 13.5L diesel engine, a comfortable and spacious cab, along with an enhanced LCD monitor with simplified navigation. In addition, optional 2D/3D grade guidance sensor-mounting brackets enable customers to install their preferred aftermarket grade-control system.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
VOLVO A60H – WORLD’S LARGEST ARTICULATED HAULER — MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT AT MINEXPO 2016
Volvo Construction Equipment once again reinvents the category of articulated haulers with the A60H — a first-of-its-kind, 60-ton-capacity, fully articulated hauler that invites customers to rethink the way they’re moving material.
In 1966, Volvo introduced the industry’s first articulated hauler — the 10-ton DR 631, known as Gravel Charlie. Fifty years and 50 tons later, the A60H marks another Volvo milestone. Built upon the same engineering advancements as its smaller, industry-leading counterparts, the A60H provides the same off-road capability, now with an impressive 60-ton payload capacity.
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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
CASE INTRODUCES NEW SV340 SKID STEER
CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new SV340 skid steer – the company’s most powerful skid steer ever built. Rated at 3,400 pounds operating capacity and featuring a bucket breakout force of 9,531 pounds, the new vertical-lift skid steer continues the CASE tradition of building powerful operating capacities into a platform that is easy to use for operators in all industries.
CATERPILLAR
CAT® GRADE CONTROL 3D FOR D3K2, D4K2, AND D5K2 MODELS BOOSTS PRODUCTIVITY, LOWERS COSTS, AND REDUCES OPERATOR EFFORT
Cat® Grade Control 3D, by automating machine functions during both production-dozing and fine-grading applications, enables dozer operators to work more efficiency, accurately, and productively, while also lowering operating costs. The system features an integrated design, including dual, roof-mounted antennas that eliminate the need to climb onto the blade to remove conventional blade-mounted masts and cables at the end of the day.
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP. INTRODUCES THE NEW PC360LCI-11 INTELLIGENT MACHINE CONTROL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
First 3D semi-automatic excavator offered in North America’s most popular size class
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator, the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class.
JOHN DEERE
JOHN DEERE IMPROVES FUEL EFFICIENCY AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE IN UTILITY-CLASS WHEEL LOADERS
Taking performance and reliability to a new level, John Deere introduces the 524K-II, 544K-II and 624K-II utility-class wheel loaders with improved fuel economy to meet the needs of today's contractors. The wheel loaders were developed for projects that require enhanced agility and ability on the job site or at the farm. "Today, our customers strive to enhance their bottom line by any means necessary," said Chris Cline, product marketing manager for utility wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. "The K-Series-II lineup of utility wheel loaders can lower contractors' daily operating costs by improving fuel economy up to 10 percent, enhancing our customer's bottom line by increasing productivity and reducing downtime."
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
VOLVO LAUNCHES LOAD ASSIST WITH AWARD-WINNING CO-PILOT INTERFACE FOR VOLVO H-SERIES WHEEL LOADERS
Real-time payload data and work order management functionality empower profitability through greater load accuracy and job-specific documentation —
all on an intuitive, scalable platform.
Available on new Volvo wheel loaders ranging from L110H to L250H — Volvo Load Assist provides both real-time intelligence to the operator and documentation of work orders for the owner and their customers.
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CATERPILLAR
CATERPILLAR EXTENDS LARGE MACHINE OPTIONS TO INCLUDE FRONTLESS HYDRAULIC SHOVELS FOR SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
Caterpillar OEM Solutions is extending its large machine options to include frontless hydraulic shovels weighing more than 100 metric tons. To accommodate larger specialty front attachments with greater capabilities and flexibility, Caterpillar is now offering the Cat® 6015B to 6090 Hydraulic Shovels in frontless configurations for mobile and pedestal-mounted applications. Power units for these machines range from 606 kW to 3360 kW (813 hp to 4,500 hp).
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
KOMATSU AMERICA CORP. INTRODUCES THE NEW PC650LC-11 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
Production machine built for big dirt, rock and quarry applications; ideal for loading 30-40 ton articulated and rigid dump trucks
Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC650LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight between 140,456 lbs (63710 kg) and 145,284 lbs (65900 kg), the PC650LC-11 maintains the powerful productivity and transportability of the previous model, while improving fuel efficiency, cab design, and serviceability.
OCTA
OCTA AWARDS $1.2 BILLION CONTRACT FOR I-405 PROJECT
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority’s board of directors today selected OC 405 Partners to design and construct the I-405 Improvement Project, a major step in the agency’s effort to speed up travel times for roughly 370,000 daily drivers between Costa Mesa and the Los Angeles County line.
The project, set to begin construction next year, includes adding one regular lane in each direction – as promised in Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements – and building the 405 Express Lanes in the center of the freeway.
VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
VOLVO LAUNCHES DIG ASSIST IN NORTH AMERICA, AN INTUITIVE MACHINE CONTROL SOLUTION FOR CRAWLER EXCAVATORS
The latest in a suite of programs offered for the Volvo Co-Pilot interface, Dig Assist provides real-time guidance for operators to ensure job parameters are met more quickly, more accurately and with improved site safety.
Volvo Dig Assist unlocks the full potential of an excavator’s productivity. Utilizing Volvo Co-Pilot — the award-winning in-cab interface with a 10-inch high-resolution touch screen — Dig Assist allows operators to easily input job specifications and track progress along the way to ensure the job is done right the first time, every time.
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CATERPILLAR
CATERPILLAR EQUIPS MORE EXCAVATORS WITH COST-SAVING CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGY
Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions.
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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
CASE EXPANDS D SERIES WITH CX245D SR MINIMUM-SWING EXCAVATOR
CASE Construction Equipment has introduced the all-new CX245D SR minimum-swing radius excavator to its D Series lineup. Designed to provide increased digging and lifting power in confined work areas, the CX245D SR features a compact counterweight and modified boom placement that minimizes the machine’s footprint, resulting in a highly productive and maneuverable excavator that’s ideal for restricted conditions, such as road and bridge work, residential projects and urban construction..
JOHN DEERE
Dig. Lift. Carry. Updates to John Deere L-Series Backhoes Simplify Operation
MOLINE, Illinois (July 7, 2017) — Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multitask on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.
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CAT
New Electric Drive CAT® 988K XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency and Lower Total Cost of Ownership
The new Cat® 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding job sites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine’s total cost of operation.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
The Legacy that shaped Volvo's World-Class Excavators
Volvo has leveraged 180 years of technical know-how and over 75 years of excavator experience to develop some of the world’s finest excavators – a story that continues to unfold as new challenges of urbanization emerge. With a history that can be traced all the way back to 1832, Volvo CE is one of the true pioneers of the construction equipment industry. The company is famed for its innovations in wheel loaders and articulated haulers, but also boasts more than 75 years of excavator experience.
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CASE CONSTRUCTION
Case Expands D Series with CX145D SR Minimum-Swing Excavator
CASE Construction Equipment introduces the all-new CX145D SR minimum-swing radius excavator to its D Series lineup. Designed to provide ample digging and lifting power in a small footprint, the CX145D SR features a compact counterweight and modified boom placement. This results in a highly maneuverable and powerful excavator that is easy to transport and ideal for restricted jobsite conditions, such as road and bridge work, utilities, urban construction and landscaping applications.
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HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
The New HL965 from Hyundai Construction Equipment
Hyundai has added yet another new model to the company’s wheeled loader range – the HL965. This new machine has been precision designed with trusted and proven components and systems from leading OEM’s and is designed to be rugged and reliable for longer up time, reduced operating cost and improved productivity. Hyundai construction equipment is manufactured with the highest grade of steel. Rigid cycle testing, heat testing, vibration testing and shock load testing is conducted in the design and manufacturing process of all new models ensuring optimum durability and reliability.
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KOMATSU
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New PC170LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2017 - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new PC170LC-11 hydraulic excavator at the CONEXPO-CONAGG 2017 tradeshow. Featuring a 121 net horsepower, EPA Tier 4 Final, SAA4D107E-3 engine, the new PC170LC-11 is a versatile, all-purpose construction machine that offers an enhanced power mode for up to six percent more productivity.
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JOHN DEERE
Deere to Acquire the Wirtgen Group, the Global Leader in Road Construction Equipment
MOLINE, Illinois (June 1, 2017) – Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Wirtgen Group, a privately-held international company that is the leading manufacturer worldwide of road construction equipment.
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CAT
CAT® Command for Dozing Offers Efficient and Safe Remote Operation of D8T Dozer
Cat® Command for dozing, the Cat remote control system for dozers, is now available for the D8T Dozer. Command for dozing enhances safety and efficiency by enabling an operator to control the dozer nearby using a compact, portable console or a comfortable operator station. With the addition of video and sound to the system, the remote operator station can be used in a distant location. Deep integration with Cat machine systems enables smooth, precise control for superior efficiency and productivity.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
New Volvo Double Drum Compactors Deliver Double Digit Gains in Fuel Efficiency
The latest double drum models from Volvo Construction Equipment round out its full line of asphalt compactors and are ideal for commercial and residential site development, including driveways, small paths, patchwork and shoulders on roadways. Providing up to 10 degrees of oscillation and 30 degrees of frame articulation in each direction, the DD30B (49-inch drum width) and DD35B (54-inch drum width) offer the versatility and stability to compact in confined areas. The fully integrated TwinLock™ traction...
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HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Hyundai Construction Equipment Extends Free Use of Hi-Mate Remote Management System to Five Years
NORCROSS, Ga. (April 7, 2017) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., today announced it has extended the period during which owners of Hyundai wheel loaders and full-sized excavators may use its Hi-Mate remote management system free of charge to five years from three. The extended Hi-Mate coverage applies retroactively to any qualifying Hyundai construction machine purchased since January 1, 2017, based on retail invoice date (mobile option only).
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CASE CONSTRUCTION
CASE to Launch Two New Products at GIE+EXPO 2017
CASE Construction Equipment will introduce two all-new products to the landscaping industry at GIE+EXPO 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky, October 18-20, 2017. The company will exhibit in both an indoor booth (7216) and an outdoor demo booth (7546-D) where landscape contractors can operate the latest equipment and talk to product experts. Additional product offerings will include the recently introduced C Series mini excavators, G Series wheel loaders with CASE sectional snow push, and the SV340 skid steer loader – the company’s most powerful skid steer ever built.
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DOOSAN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
New Doosan DX210WMH-5 wheel material handler features fuel savings up to 5 percent
The new Doosan DX210WMH-5 wheel material handler provides scrap and recycling professionals with improved fuel efficiency, versatility and productivity. Designed to work in a variety of scrap-handling applications, Doosan DX210WMH-5 material handlers excel at working in scrap yards, recycling facilities, solid waste centers and transfer stations.
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KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Komatsu America Corp. introduces the new WA200-8 wheel loader
Rolling Meadows, Ill., July 31, 2017 - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA200-8 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.
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JOHN DEERE
Tasked with ensuring the local economy keeps rolling, the New Madrid County Highway Department hits the grindstone
Nestled down in the muggy bootheel of Missouri is the welcoming town of New Madrid. Most famous for the earthquakes of 1811 and 1812, when chimneys hundreds of miles away toppled and the Mississippi River ran backward, the area is characterized by those events still today. The topography created lends itself perfectly to irrigation, and one can find nearly any crop imaginable along New Madrid County’s 600+ miles of road.
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CAT
New Command for Loading Remote Control Enhances Safety and Keeps 988K Wheel Loaders Working
Cat® Command for loading enables line-of-sight remote control of Cat 988K Wheel Loaders. The new system reduces the risk of injury and enables production to continue by allowing safe operation of the loader in potentially hazardous environments. Command for loading is available as a retrofit kit for 988K machines in the field.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
The First. The Best. The Most. - Volvo Celebrates 75,000th Hauler
More than half a century after they invented the concept, Volvo Construction Equipment recently celebrated the production of the 75,000th articulated hauler. Having produced more than half of the articulated haulers ever made, a staggering 50,000 Volvo haulers are still in regular use around the world.
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JOHN DEERE
New John Deere Light Material High-Capacity Buckets Make Big Impact on G-Series Productivity
MOLINE, Ill. (May 17, 2017) — Designed to take advantage of the improved performance capabilities and boom design of the G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs), John Deere now offers a 90-inch Light Material High-Capacity Bucket (LM90) as part of the ever-expanding lineup of Worksite Pro™ attachments. It features a high back for maximum capacity to cut through piles of snow, mulch or other light materials in large quantities, significantly reducing cycle times versus smaller size buckets.
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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
CASE Construction Equipment Announces Sitecontrol CoPilot System for Select M-Series Dozers
New machine control system—the result of a partnership between CASE and Leica Geosystems—provides innovative and cost-effective grade control solution for CASE dozers. CASE Construction Equipment introduces the all-new SiteControl CoPilot powered by Leica Geosystems. Available factory-installed or as a retrofit on select CASE M Series dozers, the CoPilot system bridges the gap between automatic and indicate-only systems and offers a cost-effective entry into 2D and 3D machine control technology.
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HYUNDAI CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Introduces New Model in 9A Series Compact Excavator Line
LAS VEGAS (March 7, 2017) – Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas today introduced a seventh model in its 9A series of Tier 4 Final-compliant compact excavators. The new R30Z-9AK is a three-ton-class model that features a zero-tail swing design for optimum maneuverability in confined work spaces. The company announced and is exhibiting the new model at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 international construction equipment exposition.
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DOOSAN CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Doosan extends its wheel loader lineup with the new DL220-5 with available high-lift option
For customers who need a durable, reliable, fuel efficient and compact wheel loader with a 3-cubic-yard bucket capacity, Doosan now offers the Tier 4-compliant DL220-5 wheel loader. Replacing the DL220-3 model, the 160-horsepower DL220-5 provides the productivity and performance that operators have come to expect from Doosan wheel loaders.
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KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Komatsu America Corp. introduces new HD325-8 and HD405-8 off-highway trucks
Rolling Meadows, Ill., June 12, 2017 - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new HD325-8 and HD405-8 off-highway trucks. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, these latest additions to the rigid frame truck family feature increased horsepower and a new Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) to achieve improved productivity. These models have payload capacities of 40.3 U.S. (short)/36.5 metric tons and 44.1 U.S. (short)/40 metric tons, respectively. They replace the HD325-7 and HD405-7 models.
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CAT
Caterpillar Equips More Excavators with Cost-Saving CAT Connect Technology
Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions.
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KOMATSU AMERICA CORP.
Komatsu America Corp. announces the new D51EX/PX-24 crawler dozer
LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2017 - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new D51EX/PX-24 crawler dozer at CONEXPO-CONAGG 2017 today. Among the most versatile of all the Komatsu dozers, it features an updated, Tier 4 Final engine, and an electronically-controlled hydrostatic transmission. These two features provide up to 13 percent less fuel consumption than the prior model, and exceptional maneuverability, respectively.
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VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
LX1 Prototype Hybrid Wheel Loader Delivers Around 50% Fuel Efficiency Improvement During Customer Testing
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) presented field test results for its LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader at a press event in California, US, on July 12th. The company organized the event alongside its customer Waste Management, which carried out the field tests, CALSTART, which conducted emission tests on the machine, and the California Energy Commission, which helped fund the LX1 project. Since the end of last year, the LX1 has performed hundreds of hours of real work in two applications at Waste Management facilities in California.
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CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
CASE Launches New Small-Frame Combination Vibratory Rollers
CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new DV23CC and DV26CC combination vibratory rollers. The new vibratory rollers compact with the front drum and deliver a smooth finish with rear pneumatic tires. An inline drum with tapered edge and high curb clearance offers precision compaction capabilities in tight spaces, and adjustable scrapers, an automatic vibration control system and a pressurized water system ensure a smooth, clean finish in a variety of asphalt applications.
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