Crawler Dozers

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...

VIDEO: Dispute Leads to Dozer Duel in the Street →

From Construction Equipment Guide... BEIJING (AP) — Police in northern China say an argument between construction workers escalated into a demolition derby-style clash of heavy machinery that left at least two bulldozers flipped over in a street. In online video taken Saturday, several bulldozers are seen ramming each other while passenger cars scurry away from the cloud of dust. The video shows one driver running unhurt out of his toppled bulldozer, a fast-moving type also known as a wheel loader, while a friendly bulldozer tries to lift it back up. Click for more...

WPI Hosts Three-Day Event to Introduce iMC Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Customers had the opportunity to see and operate Komatsu intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and the PC210LCi-10 excavator — the world's first iMC excavator — during a three-day event at WPI's Austin, Texas, branch. The dozer lineup included models ranging in size from the 21,848-lb. (9,910 kg) D39PXi-23 to the 90,610-lb. (41,100 kg) D155AXi-8. Komatsu iMC dozers feature fully automatic blade control from rough-cut to finish grade. Click for more...

John Deere 700K SmartGrade Dozer Offers Contractors a Competitive Edge →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 700K SmartGrade crawler dozer is improving jobsite accuracy and quality of work through its complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System. The system is fully integrated into the machine cabin, structures, and software — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables, according to the manufacturer. “By combining the power of Topcon technology with the John Deere track load sensing system, the SmartGrade dozer offers an easy to setup, highly productive grading machine intended for road building, site development and residential building customers,” said Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight. Click for more...

New John Deere 700K SmartGrade Dozer Offers Contractors a Competitive Edge →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 700K SmartGrade™ crawler dozer is improving jobsite accuracy and quality of work through its complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System, according to the company. The system is fully integrated into the machine cabin, structures, and software – delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables. “By combining the power of Topcon technology with the John Deere track load sensing system, the SmartGrade dozer offers an easy to setup, highly productive grading machine intended for road building, site development and residential building customers," said Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight™. Click for more...

Cat D6N Dozer Leads the Way With Technology, Efficiency, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest Cat D6N dozer is a game changer when it comes to customer value, delivering greater ease of operation, a 10 to 15 percent boost in fuel efficiency and up to 10 percent better productivity compared to the previous model. Plus, the smart new D6N is the first dozer in its size class to offer advanced GRADE technologies as standard equipment, according to the manufacturer. The D6N is powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine rated at 166 net hp (124 kW), and meets U.S. Click for more...

Contractor Puts 30,000 Hours on His Favorite Attachment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Chute Construction, based out of Brantford, Ontario, has put approximately 30,000 hours on the company's original RT60 Rototilt tiltrotator. “That Rototilt never comes off the machine; it stays on 365 days a year,” said company co-owner, Tyler Chute. “Even if we work with concrete or in frost, we still use it. Depending on the application, we just change the bucket. With the Rototilt, we eliminate the need for another machine.”Chute Construction is a fully equipped contractor of large and small residential, commercial and industrial projects. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces D61-24 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's D61-24 crawler dozer features a 6.8 L, 168-hp, SAA4D107E-3, EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified engine with class-leading power and fuel efficiency. The Komatsu variable geometry turbocharger (KVGT) creates excellent engine response and helps maintain a high level of passive regeneration to ensure fuel isn't wasted on cleaning the exhaust filter. More than 99 percent of Komatsu diesel particulate filter regeneration is performed with no action required by the operator. Click for more...

Kevin Drennan Loves Big Cats, Posts History of Caterpillars on Social Media →

From Construction Equipment Guide... There are few machine operators as dedicated to construction operations as Kevin Drennan. He still owns the first Tonka truck he ever played with. He has a tattoo of his favorite Caterpillar dozer down one arm. It is not easy naming Drennan’s favorite Cat as he is an expert on all of them going back a century. Drennan, not yet 31, learned the trade through family who were in construction, the Army and served as firefighters. Click for more...

Friends Work on Historic Lime Rock Park →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For many motorsports fans in the Northeast, Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Conn., is the pinnacle of race tracks and a destination not to be missed. Why? One reason is the track’s unique set up. The 1.5-mi. (2.41 km), up-and-down track accommodates any type of racing, including NASCAR and IndyCar. The track also has a history of attracting many of the top names in the sport. But perhaps the most significant draw is the setting itself. Click for more...

Coogler Construction Purchases Case 2050M Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The contractor-dealer relationship can be the tipping point between success and failure for many construction companies — especially as it relates to equipment management. The growing adoption of telematics by heavy equipment owners is making it easier for contractors and their dealers to work together to ensure optimal uptime and efficient operation of each machine. Joey Coogler Jr., owner and operator of Coogler Construction in Columbia, S.C., is a believer in the power of remote monitoring. Click for more...

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