Crawler Dozers

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...

Fritcha’s Construction Expands Levee With 1150M Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fritcha’s Construction — a New Haven, Ind., firm owned and operated by brothers Troy and Todd Fritcha — recently completed a levee expansion project in New Haven to protect a golf course from the rising banks of the Maumee River. This involved hauling in more than 20,000 cu. yds. (15,291 cu m) of dirt and building the levee more than 2 ft. (.6 m) higher than its existing structure. Click for more...

Dressta Hosts Manufacturing Tour in Poland →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dressta Co. LTD recently held a press day event inviting media representatives from around the world to its manufacturing facilities in Stalowa Wola, Poland. Media representatives had an opportunity to view the manufacturing facilities where DRESSTA dozers, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders and pipe layers are assembled. They concluded the tour with demonstrations of various pieces construction equipment manufactured at the facility. Click for more...

Case Launches New M Series Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CASE Construction Equipment introduced the new M Series line of dozers at a media event which took place at the company’s Tomahawk, WI Customer Center. The company provided an exclusive look at the new product line, which includes five models ranging from 92 to 214 net horsepower. According to the company, 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. Click for more...

Kirby-Smith Demo Day Features World’s First Automated Grade Control Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Odessa, Texas, branch of Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. sponsored a demo day on Oct. 8, featuring the world’s first automated grade control dozer, the Komatsu D61i-23 and the world’s largest variable reach forklift, the 49,600 lb. (22,498 kg) capacity Manitou MHT 10225 rough terrain forklift. Branch Manager George Denny and his crew orchestrated the event and made sure that all participants had a hands-on trial of the new Komatsu dozer and an up close in-depth view of the new Manitou variable reach forklift. Click for more...

Binder Machinery Names Finnegan Its New Technical Solutions Expert →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Binder Machinery Company, based in South Plainfield, N.J., announced that Michael Finnegan has been named technical solutions expert. Finnegan will be responsible for coordinating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) machine control in all departments within Binder Machinery Company, including training customers, working with Komatsu’s Intelligent Machine Control (IMC) department, and the local Topcon dealer. Click for more...

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