Crawler Dozers

Case M Series Dozers Feature Increased Horsepower →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case Construction Equipment M Series line of dozers includes five models ranging from 92 to 214 net hp. M Series dozers were designed from the ground up and take into account extensive customer research, testing and feedback related to durability, productivity, controls, comfort and serviceability. Key features found on M Series dozers include best-in-class drawbar pull, increased horsepower ratings, the first selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology built into a dozer, fuel savings up to 14 percent, industry leading visibility, versatile controls and a pressurized cab for optimal comfort. Click for more...

'Tracking' the History of Crawler Loaders, Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tracked (or crawler) loaders are machines with a tracked chassis and a loader that can be used for digging and moving/loading materials. They are a versatile component of any fleet, able to perform many tasks. These days, loaders are most often needed to move heavy materials on a construction site. They are well-suited for moving wood chips, sand, rock and recycled materials. Crawler loaders move on tracks, which can be manufactured using different materials and a varying number of grousers to make them capable of maneuvering various surfaces. Click for more...

Contractor Snuffs Out Underground Coal Mine Fires →

For more than nine months, crews with Earthmovers Unlimited Inc. have labored cautiously to reach a coal fire 146 ft. (44.5 m) below the surface of the earth in Carbondale, Pa. At stake, 50 homes and the safety of all who reside within them. “A community is built up on the edge of Carbondale and this fire is within 1,200 feet of many, many homes,” said John Niebauer Jr., president of Earthmovers, headquartered in Kylertown, Pa. Click for more...

Armored Caterpillar D9 Dozer Assists With High-Risk Rescue Mission →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Peoria Journal Star is reporting that Alan Clyne's Christian missionary work has taken him across the country since his retirement from the Marine Corps in July, including to central Illinois to help build spiritual sanctuaries through Church Growth Ministries. But the 52-year-old Florida man's ties to the region reach far beyond a construction site in Macomb, connecting directly to Peoria via a serpentine stretch of rubble-strewn roadway in northern Iraq, within sight of the Syrian border. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Previews the New D375Ai-8 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, previewed the new 636HP, D375Ai-8 intelligent machine control crawler dozer at MINExpo today. Featuring more production and faster cycle times, including 20% more horsepower in reverse than the prior model, the first mining-class dozer equipped with intelligent machine control also comes with structural enhancements for increased durability of mainframe and track frame. Click for more...

Thompson Tractor's Guests Line Up to Try D6N Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Thompson Tractor hosted a D6N dozer technology expo on Sept. 14 at a site near Thompson Tractor's Alabaster, Ala., branch facility. Guests were eager to see the new Cat D6N dozers with advanced Cat GRADE technologies built in. Sitech South, Caterpillar and Cat Financial representatives joined Thompson Tractor staff to help make the expo a huge success. Sam Meeker, Caterpillar product applications specialist of dozer and track loaders, based in Peoria, Ill., conducted a comprehensive machine walk around, Q & A session and was instrumental in helping with the hands-on demonstration. Click for more...

John Deere Integrates SmartGrade Technology Into the 750K and 850K Dozer Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... 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 cabin, structures and software — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables. Click for more...

Stadium Renovation Calls Time Out for Football Season →

With football season around the corner, second-phase construction pauses on a $256 million renovation project to upgrade Arizona State University's Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. The first phase included removal of the upper-deck seats in the northwest and northeast sections of the north end zone. The second phase is under way, but will take a break for the 2016 football season that starts Sept. 3. Click for more...

SJ&L Takes Guesswork Out of Grading With Komatsu →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On a project in south Alabama, SJ&L Inc. Civil Contractors of Mobile, Ala., is taking the guesswork out of grading by using a Komatsu D51PXi intelligent machine control dozer. The project is the construction of a $27.3 million professional office building for the University of South Alabama's Children's & Women's Hospital. The two-phase project consists of a new 133,000 sq. ft. (12,356 sq m) medical office building and related site development. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the D85EXi/PXi-18 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.'s, 264 hp D85EXi/PXi-18 crawler dozer, eliminates the need to install and remove blade-mounted sensors each day, saving on machine and operator wear and tear, and converting potential downtime into more time spent running the machine, according to the manufacturer. “With the monthly production gains from starting sooner, finishing faster and using less fuel, the more owners of the D85EXi/PXi-18 run their machines, the more they save,” said Sebastian Witkowski, Komatsu product marketing manager. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Introduces New Dressta S-Series Dozers to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America introduced the new Dressta TD-8S and TD-9S dozers to North American construction equipment dealers at an event in Houston last week. Dressta is headquartered in Stalowa Wola, Poland, and is the sales, marketing and after-sales and service division of LiuGong Dressta Machinery. The dealers converged in Houston for an in-depth look at LiuGong and Dressta operations and, of course, the opportunity to see the dozers in action. Click for more...

Roland Machinery Co. Hosts Intelligent Machine Demo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Roland Machinery Co. hosted an intelligent machine control demonstration at its location at 604 Stokely Drive, Deforest, Wis., on June 15. Lunch was provided at the event, and company representatives had Komatsu dozers and excavators, equipped with new intelligent machine technology, on site for customers to learn about and operate. The intelligent machines are designed to help customers increase their production, improve their performance, lower their costs and provide a high-quality finished product on their job sites. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New D39EX/PX-24 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp has introduced the new D39EX/PX-24 crawler dozer, a smooth, powerful, quiet machine for grading across a wide range of applications. “I'd say to anyone looking for a nimble, powerful machine that's easy to transport and a breeze to operate, this is the dozer for you,” said Jonathan Tolomeo, Komatsu product manager. “Residential and commercial development, highways, golf courses - the D39EX/PX-24 gets it done on any of these light-to-medium dozing and fine grading applications and more,” Tolomeo said. Click for more...

Alabama Contractor Upgrades to Stakeless Grading →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Stakeless grading is pretty straight forward, but for many contractors it's become essential to their operations. Without it, they rely on setting hubs, which is time consuming on projects. A hub is a 6 to 8-in. piece of wood — square on the end, which is driven into the ground with a marker ribbon tied at the top. This is required every 10 feet, for road or parking lot grading, for the length of the area to be graded, which could be more than 500 to 1,000 ft. Click for more...

John Deere 850K and 1050K Crawler Dozers Win Esteemed Red Dot Design Award →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 850K and 1050K Crawler Dozers impressed a jury of independent design specialists from 41 countries, and took home the 2016 Red Dot Award – one of the world's largest and most distinguished design accolades. In collaboration with BMW Group subsidiary Designworks, John Deere developed an industrial design language on the 850K and 1050K that delivered a consistent aesthetic to the entire dozer family. Click for more...

Liebherr PR 776 Crawler Tractor Designed for Tough Operations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's first crawler tractor in the 77 ton (70 t) category — the PR 776 — is designed for tough mining and quarry operations. The new PR 776 is powered by a Liebherr 12-cylinder diesel engine developing 762.7 hp (565 kW). The PR 776 has a maximum operating weight of 81.6 ton (74 t) and is equipped with blade capacities of 23.5 cu. yd. (18 cu m) (semi-U blade) or 28.8 cu. yd. (22 cu m) (U blade). Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp Introduces the New Intelligent Machine Control D155AXi-8 Crawler Dozer With Radio Control Option →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the new D155AXi-8 Radio Control dozer, Komatsu's first radio controlled machine with intelligent Machine Control technology. It is the latest addition to the next generation of machine control and dozer technology. “The D155AXi-8 Radio Control dozer is ideal for applications where customers may want to remove the operator from the machine and still maintain high levels of efficiency and productivity,” said Sebastian Witkowski, product manager, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New D61EXi/PXi-24 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.has introduced the second generation of their most popular intelligent Machine control Dozer. The new D61EXi/PXi-24 builds on the successful, full line-up of intelligent Machine Control dozers offered by Komatsu. Featuring a 6.8 liter, 168 horsepower, SAA6D107E-3, EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified engine, the D61EXi/PXi-24 is environmentally friendly and provides high levels of performance, while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New D39PXi-24 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.has introduced the new D39PXi-24 crawler dozer, the smart choice for any machine owner looking for intelligence and efficiency beyond what is typically available in machine control systems. Eliminating the need to install and remove blade-mounted sensors each day not only saves on machine and operator wear and tear, it converts potential downtime into more time spent running the machine. Click for more...

Terramac Kicks Off Tow & Show for New RT14R Rotating Crawler Carrier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terramac has partnered with its North American dealer network to launch a tow and show for its new 360-degree rotating unit, the RT14R. Terramac recently kicked-off the tour with an event at its headquarters in Elburn, IL, where the new model was unveiled. Following its debut, the RT14R will embark on a 6-week trip to be showcased to current customers and prospects throughout Terramac's US and Canadian dealer network. Click for more...

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