Crawler Dozers

Case 1150M Dozer Tears Through Frost in Frigid Conditions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Over the past 40 years, the Walker family has learned a thing or two about adaptability and durability. They’re values ingrained in the company’s business since being founded by Chuck Walker and his sons in 1975, and they’re also the characteristics they look for in their equipment. Being able to adjust to the often-tumultuous Detroit-area economy and transform their business to include everything from demolition and excavation to site utilities and finish work has given them the adaptability they’ve needed to survive. Click for more...

Grouser Products Bulldozer Blades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 1300 dozer U-blade from Grouser Products gives users extra push for their 50- to 125-hp tractors equipped with front 3-point hitches or loader arms. The blade’s U-shaped design maximizes productivity by capturing and holding more material than a standard moldboard. Additional advantages include:• A rugged 24-in. (61 cm) tall blade can be angled 30 degrees to the right or left and 10 degrees up or down to push through mud, silage and snow. Click for more...

Critical Decisions Make All the Difference in Dozer Lifespans →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bulldozers are tough machines, and owners and operators can extend their machines’ working lives by making critical decisions about their undercarriage. The decisions begin before a new machine is ordered from the dealership. “One type of undercarriage does not fit all applications,” warned Tim Nenne, a Caterpillar undercarriage market professional. Nenne began working with drivetrain and undercarriage issues at the Caterpillar Tech Center almost 25 years ago. Click for more...

Dan Mackin Realizes His Dream of Owning Excavation, Concrete Company →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dan Mackin has a concrete foundation in the construction industry because, since childhood, he was always around concrete. Mackin, the owner of Dan Mackin Construction, founded in Griswold, Conn., in 1998, comes from a family that was always in the building business. ? “My father was a partner with two of his brothers,” said Mackin “They did concrete and excavation. At some point, that company split up and they went their own separate ways. Click for more...

Cat 824K Wheel Dozer Delivers Productivity With Long Term Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 824K wheel dozer builds on the solid performance of predecessor models with engineering refinements in its power train, operator station and structures, and in features that enhance safety, serviceability and machine management. With a net power rating of 405 hp (302 kW) and a maximum operating weight of 74,966 lbs. (34,004 kg), the 824K is available with six blade configurations ranging in capacity from 6.6 to 21.1 cu. Click for more...

Roxboro Contractor Finds Precision Tool for Site Grading →

From Construction Equipment Guide... On a recent hot summer day at a building site in north Raleigh, excavators and bulldozers were busy working to grade the site for a future Lifetime Fitness location. The health and fitness center is being built to serve the area’s growing number of residential neighborhoodsAt the center of the work was a bevy of equipment operators from Jimmy Lewis & Sons Grading and Septic Tank Services Inc., a 45-year-old company based northwest of Raleigh in the Person County town of Roxboro. Click for more...

Liebherr Presents New Generation 6 Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr’s Generation 6 PR 736 dozer has an operating weight between 44,000 and 55,000 lb. (20,000 and 25,000 kg) and has been newly designed for increased efficiency and for reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This model features an electronically-regulated travel drive with an integral eco-function. When the operator chooses between high-performance potential and maximum economy, the system automatically selects the optimal setting for economical operation of all travel-drive components. Click for more...

Specially Designated Technology Support for Komatsu’s Line of Intelligent Machine Control (iM →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To provide ongoing support for its family of intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers, Komatsu America distributors have specially-trained technology solutions experts (TSE) on staff. Every customer who purchases a Komatsu iMC dozer has the support of a TSE, based at the distributor. The TSEs are supported by the dedicated intelligent Machine Control team at Komatsu America Corp. “Introducing and providing a dedicated support position for our iMC machines exemplifies the kind of service that our customers have come to expect from Komatsu,” said Jason Anetsberger, iMC product manager, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

Komatsu Launches D155AX-8 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an operating weight of 89,300 lbs. (40,506 kg) and a net 354 hp, Komatsu’s D155AX-8 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine which is EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified. The D155AX-8 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX remote monitoring technology with data access via the web or via KOMTRAX Mobile on your smart phone. In addition to providing data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts, KOMTRAX has been further enhanced to monitor AdBlue/DEF levels, ambient air temperatures and pressures. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches D65-18 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s D65EX/PX/WX-18 crawler dozers are powered by a more powerful net 217 hp Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine that is EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified. A standard (EX), low ground pressure (PX) and a wide (WX) track model are available to offer customers flotation and weight distribution options that best match their applications. Operating weight ranges from 45,525 to 49,690 lbs. Click for more...

Komatsu Expands Intelligent Machine Control Dozer Family →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu has added two more dozers to its intelligent Machine Control family — the D37EXi/PXi-23 and D39EXi/PXi-23 crawler dozers. Equipped with fully automatic blade control, both dozers can perform not only finish grading, but also rough dozing. With this introduction, Komatsu now has four intelligent Machine Control dozer models available in the North American market. "We are pleased to be adding two more dozers that seamlessly transition from rough dozing to finish grading with automatic blade control engaged," said Peter Robson, director of Intelligent Machine Controls. Click for more...

Kubota’s Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade Takes Productivity to a New Level →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation’s hydraulic 6-in-1 blade for the KX040-4 compact excavator is now available at authorized Kubota dealerships nationwide. Operators can now tilt the blade to six different positions, making leveling and backfilling — even on inclines and uneven terrain — easier. Operators will benefit from improved efficiency and greater productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat D9T Dozer Delivers Enhanced Productivity, Safety, Serviceability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat D9T dozer has new features that enhance performance, productivity, operator convenience and safety, and serviceability. The new dozer features a Cat C18 ACERT engine, which meets Tier IV Final/Stage IV emissions standards, and delivers 436 net hp (325 kW) at 1,800 rpm. High torque rise of 36 percent enables the dozer to power through tough material. A new high-efficiency cooling package, advanced electronic controls for the power train and implement hydraulics, quieter cab with enhanced information monitoring, and safety and serviceability refinements define the new D9T, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Launches D61i-23 Intelligent Machine Control Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s D61EXi/PXi-23 intelligent Machine Control dozer has a fully automatic blade control and can perform not only finish grading, which has been possible with conventional machine control, but also rough dozing. This is the first machine using this new technology, and it is scalable to other products manufactured by Komatsu. “We are excited to bring to market the next generation of machine control technology with Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control D61i-23,” said Peter Robson, director of Intelligent Machine Controls. Click for more...

Cat D10T2 Dozer Offers Increased Fuel Efficiency, Reliability, Durability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat D10T2 dozer builds on the D10T with refinements to its power train, automated controls and structures. The result is high productivity with superior fuel efficiency, reliable operation with long-lived structures, and enhanced access for service technicians and operators, according to the manufacturer. The D10T2 uses the latest load sensing hydraulics technology combined with Cat advanced engine controls to maximize the amount of material moved for every drop of fuel burned. Click for more...

Komatsu to Showcase Intelligent Machine Control →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At the upcoming ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014, Komatsu America Corp. will showcase 24 models, including Komatsu’s line of intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and new Tier IV Final compliant machines. There will be four iMC dozers, nine excavators, five wheel loaders, two trucks, two larger dozers, one tracked log loader and one forklift on display at Booth 10016 in the North Hall. Komatsu will feature its family of four intelligent Machine Control dozers that transition from rough dozing to finish grading, allowing operators of all levels of experience to operate the machines. Click for more...

Komatsu Expands Its Intelligent Machine Control Dozer Family →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s D51EXi/PXi-22, the latest Komatsu intelligent machine control dozer for the North American market, has fully automatic blade control capabilities and performs both automated rough dozing and finish grading. “The D51i-22 brings the same intelligent machine control technology to another key class size, which has made the Komatsu D61i-23 such a success,” said Peter Robson, director of intelligent machine controls. Click for more...

Cat 834K Wheel Dozer Features New Cab, Refined Transmission →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 834, introduced in the mid-1960s, has set a standard for wheel dozer design and performance for almost 50 years, ensuring customers optimum productivity, durability and availability through multiple life cycles, according to Caterpillar. The new 834K builds on the strengths of its predecessors with a completely new cab, drive train refinement, new monitoring and diagnostic features, new safety features and structural enhancements. Click for more...

Success of Komatsu’s iMC Technology Leads to Family of iMC Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the successful launch of Komatsu’s first intelligent Machine Control dozer into the North American market last June, Komatsu America will be expanding its family of iMC crawler dozers to include other popular-sized machines prior to ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014, which will be held in early March. By the time of the show, there will be four Komatsu America iMC dozer models in the market. In the past, crawler dozers have been able to perform high-precision finish grading only after installing an add-on machine control system. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Expands Its intelligent Machine Control Dozer Family →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the D51EXi/PXi-22, the latest Komatsu intelligent Machine Control dozer for the North American market. With its fully automatic blade control capabilities, the D51i-22 dozer performs both automated rough dozing and finish grading. “The D51i-22 brings the same intelligent Machine Control technology to another key class size, which has made the Komatsu D61i-23 such a success,” states Peter Robson, director of Intelligent Machine Controls. Click for more...

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