Crawler Dozers

Fighting Fire With Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... News of forest fires generally calls to mind the courageous souls who risk their lives to fight them. As it turns out, there’s another component to the battle — heavy equipment and lots of it, too. “Without equipment, there is no way we could fight fires,” said Tracy Wrolson acting assistant district forest supervisor of the Oregon Department of Forestry. “Equipment is 100 percent essential to firefighting activity.”And this year in the Pacific Northwest, there was plenty of that with some 40 crews of 20 people each working fires that raged throughout Washington and Oregon. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System for D85EX/PX-18 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has added the PLUS (parallel link undercarriage system) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D85EX/PX-18 dozer. “PLUS undercarriage cuts maintenance costs, extends wear life and excels in high-impact, rocky ground conditions and on low-impact, sandy job sites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America. “This leading-edge track technology is quickly becoming standard equipment on several Komatsu dozer models.”Each of the three different shoe widths available — 24 in. Click for more...

Farmland Conversion Specializes in Big, Collaborative Jobs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Farmland Conversion Consultants, located in Aiken, S.C., specializes in big, collaborative projects including its current project, converting 1,900-acres of trees and scrubland into a fully functioning vegetable farm. The company, which is focused on growing agriculture throughout the state of South Carolina, recognized that there is a shortage of open land for farming. Fresh vegetable costs in the region are higher due to the lack of locally grown produce — much of it is imported. Click for more...

Caterpillar Collaborates with Arch Coal to Prove Semi-Autonomous Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced the successful use of advanced automation technology to enhance dozer productivity and safety while driving down cost per ton. Beginning in late 2011, Caterpillar and Arch Coal’s Thunder Basin Coal Company — Black Thunder mine partnered in the development and operation of Cat MineStar Command for dozing at the site near Wright, Wyo. Command for dozing includes a semi-autonomous solution that enables one operator to operate multiple dozers from an office environment. Click for more...

Motocross Racer Makes the Grade After Career Change →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Todd Bennick’s career took a decidedly left turn several years ago — one that has made him a respected member of the construction industry. Bennick owns and operates Bennick Grading in Nebo, located in the mountains of western North Carolina near Marion. As a kid, Bennick began motocross racing, a pastime that continued into adulthood as a professional career. But finding someone to help build and maintain his practice course, at a reasonable price, proved difficult. Click for more...

Cat Remote Operator Station for Dozing Provides Safe, Comfortable Environment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new remote operator station for dozing, part of Cat MineStar Command for dozing, provides a safe, comfortable environment removed from the active dozing area. The station itself is modeled on the actual cab of the machine, with all ergonomic controls, alarms and features operating just as they do in the dozer. The system can be equipped for line-of-sight operation or for tele-remote operation with the addition of video feeds from the site and optional video and audio feeds from the dozer. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System for D155AX-8 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. introduced the addition of the PLUS (parallel link undercarriage system) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D155AX-8 dozer. “Applications for PLUS undercarriage range from high-impact, rocky ground conditions to low-impact, abrasive sandy work sites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America. “This has enabled PLUS to become standard equipment on other Komatsu dozer models.”Each of the three different shoe widths available — 24, 26 and 28 in. Click for more...

Control, Guidance Allow Contractors to Remain Competitive →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Becoming more competitive is a goal shared by companies across the board, and smart business owners keep their eyes open around the clock for the tool, technology or system that can put them ahead. Milton CAT recently held three “Getting the Edge” demonstrations where it introduced the latest integrated technology systems built into the new line-up of Cat equipment. The machines showcased at the events were:• 323F L excavator with Cat 2D grade control (measures depth and slope)• D5K2 dozer with slope assist (2D blade control)• CS56B compactor with machine drive power (intelligent compaction)• 140M3 grader with cross slope (2D blade control)Attendees also were able to witness the unveiling of the new Cat D6T XW dozer with factory-installed GPS — the first machine of its kind shown in the United States. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) for the D155AX-8 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the addition of the highly successful PLUS (Parallel Link Undercarriage System) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D155AX-8 dozer. “Applications for PLUS undercarriage range from high-impact, rocky ground conditions to low-impact, abrasive sandy worksites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America. “This has enabled PLUS to become standard equipment on other Komatsu dozer models,” Murawski said. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces the New D65PXi-18 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the new D65PXi-18, the latest addition to the next generation of intelligent machine control and dozer technology. The long track, low ground pressure D65PXi-18 excels in soft or wet conditions and offers exceptional stability for finish grading applications, according to the company. It features a 217-horsepower, SAA6D114E-6, EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified engine that is environmentally friendly and provides high levels of performance while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs. Click for more...

Dual Dozer Combines Superior Accuracy and Machine Adaptability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The innovative Dual Dozer, manufactured by HitchDoc, was designed to provide the contractor with superior accuracy and machine adaptability. A patented mount allows the blade to operate independent of the skid steer and holds a grade by receiving a laser signal simultaneously into each laser receiver sensor. The laser controlled grading box is constantly and automatically adjusting on both right and left edges by two hydraulic cylinders, which maintain a precise grade level with a sub-grade accuracy within one eighth of an inch. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches D85-18 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. introduced the D85-18 dozer. With a 264 hp, Komatsu SAA6D125E-7, variable geometry, turbo charged (KVGT) and after cooled, Tier IV Final certified engine, this new dozer leverages Komatsu’s nearly 20 years of experience and leadership in emissions technology to deliver a high-performance, more environmentally-friendly engine that burns up to 5 percent less fuel and costs less to operate, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces D155AXi-8 Intelligent Machine Control Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. introduced the D155AXi-8, Komatsu’s first intelligent machine control crawler dozer in this size class, and the newest addition to the next generation of machine control and dozer technology. “The D155AXi-8 is ideal for highway construction and large residential or commercial site-prep projects,” said Jason Anetsberger, product manager-Intelligent Machine Controls, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches the New D85-18 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp has introduced the new D85-18 dozer. With a 264 HP, Komatsu SAA6D125E-7, variable geometry, turbo charged (KVGT) and after cooled, Tier 4 Final certified engine, this new dozer leverages Komatsu’s nearly 20 years of experience and innovative leadership in emissions technology to deliver a high-performance, more environmentally-friendly engine that burns up to 5% less fuel and costs less to operate. Click for more...

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

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the new D155AXi-8, Komatsu’s first intelligent machine control crawler dozer in this size class, and the newest addition to the next generation of machine control and dozer technology. “The D155AXi-8 is ideal for highway construction and large residential or commercial site-prep projects,” said Jason Anetsberger, product manager-Intelligent Machine Controls, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Updated 550K, 650K, 700K Final Tier IV Crawler Dozers Join the John Deere K-Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 550K, 650K and 700K crawler dozers not only meet Final Tier IV emissions standards, but also incorporate features such as Eco mode and an updated electro-hydraulic (EH) control system. The K-Series dozers provide contractors a Final Tier IV product that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving and grading applications, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Golden Queen Mining, History in the Making →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Wild West may soon find itself in another gold rush frenzy: Golden Queen is building the first fully-permitted gold mine to open in California in 50 years. Golden Queen Mining Company Ltd., a Canadian publically-held company, is developing the Soledad Mountain Project, a fully permitted, open pit, heap leach gold and silver project located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County, Calif., about 90 mi. Click for more...

Updated 550K, 650K, and 700K Final Tier 4 Crawler Dozers Join the John Deere K-Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 550K, 650K and 700K Crawler Dozers not only meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards, but also incorporate value-enhancing features such as Eco mode and an updated electro-hydraulic (EH) control system. The K-Series dozers provide contractors a Final Tier 4 product that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving and grading applications, according to the company. Click for more...

1050K Crawler Is Deere Designed, Manufactured →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed and built in Dubuque, Iowa, the 1050K crawler dozer is the largest, most powerful dozer ever built by John Deere. Utilizing years of research and extensive customer feedback, the 1050K has the durability, reliability, and productivity needed for mining, quarrying, road building, and other large-scale applications, according to the company. "The 1050K is a new generation of crawler dozer that provides the uptime, low daily operating costs, and productivity needed on today's job site," said Mark Oliver, crawler dozers product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Richards Corp. Moves to the Head of the Class With Komatsu D51PXi Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Morgan School, a public school for students in grades 9 to 12 in Clinton, Conn., is getting a new building. The 141,000 sq. ft. (13,099 sq m) school facility will include parking lots and athletic fields, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, football, and seven tennis courts. The project, which began in October 2014 with an anticipated completion date of September 2016, also includes the installation of culverts and a pedestrian bridge for crossing the Indian River, which passes through the site. Click for more...

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