Crawler Dozers Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

Through Economic Highs, Lows, Crestview Adapts, Continues to Grow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1983, neighbors John Dziengelewski, a dairy farmer with a gravel bank on the farm, and Bernie DeLuc, a union truck driver, got together and started a business selling and hauling gravel. The two combined their resources, procured a loan for a dump truck and a loader, and started what would eventually develop into Crestview Inc. Today, Crestview has three principals, Bernie DeLuc's son, Brian; John Dziengelewski; and Dziengelewski's son, Aaron. Click for more...

Miami-Based Contractor Thrives Through DIY Approach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growing up around the construction industry, Sam LoBue learned the value of hard work and initiative at an early age. At 18 years old, LoBue founded his own construction company, Downrite Engineering Corp. , and has spent the last 40 years building it into one of the largest contractors in Florida. "I was raised laying asphalt for my uncle's paving company," said LoBue. "When I started Downrite, I would complete underground utility contracts for a cable company and FP&L [Florida Power & Lights]. Click for more...

New Shelling, Storage Plant to Be Boon for Atmore's Economy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Much like the tiny seedlings that rise from the soil, an $87 million peanut shelling and storage plant is emerging in Atmore, Ala. The facility, encompassing more than 400,000 sq. ft., is scheduled to begin operations in December 2021 and should be fully complete by January 2022. "There will be somewhere around 350 jobs, direct and indirect, and that will have a big impact on Atmore's economy," said Atmore Mayor Jim Staff. Click for more...

Komatsu D475A-8 Mining Dozer Delivers More Production, Longer Life →

On mining sites, support machines, like dozers, can directly impact productivity by keeping blasting, loading and dump areas clean, enabling loading and hauling equipment to work more efficiently. If your operation needs a versatile mining dozer that can go from ripping solid rock to cleaning up around the dragline, take a look at the new Komatsu D475A-8. Built for Years of Reliable Service Using extensive customer feedback, Komatsu re-engineered the D475A-8 mainframe to target twice the life of previous models and withstand multiple rebuild/overhaul cycles. Click for more...

Komatsu D475A-8 Mining Dozer Delivers More Production, Longer Life →

On mining sites, support machines, like dozers, can directly impact productivity by keeping blasting, loading and dump areas clean, enabling loading and hauling equipment to work more efficiently. If your operation needs a versatile mining dozer that can go from ripping solid rock to cleaning up around the dragline, take a look at the new Komatsu D475A-8. Built for Years of Reliable Service Using extensive customer feedback, Komatsu re-engineered the D475A-8 mainframe to target twice the life of previous models and withstand multiple rebuild/overhaul cycles. Click for more...

Milton CAT Touts Next Gen Dozers With In-Person Events →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To showcase the new Cat D1, D2 and D3 Next Generation dozers and reengage with customers after more than a year without events due to the global pandemic, Milton CAT hosted Grade Expectations, a two-day product demonstration event, at seven of its Northeast locations. SITECH Northeast also demonstrated how Trimble's 2D and 3D grade control technology can complement the standard Cat technology and take a machine to the next level. Click for more...

Cat D4 Dozer Offers Better Visibility, More Productivity-Boosting Technology Choices, Lower Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat D4 (formerly D6K2) dozer has long been a favorite because of its power, precision and optimized balance for smooth grading performance. The latest D4 takes the value up a level with improved sight lines, reduced operating costs and the broadest choice of easy-to-use technology features to help get the most from the bulldozer. The D4 weighs in at 29,259 lbs. (13,272 kg), with a net power of 130 hp (97 kW). Click for more...

Caterpillar's MINExpo Experience Features Equipment, Technology That Drive Sustainability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Themed "Together, we're mining better," Caterpillar's MINExpo 2021 experience celebrates the company's partnership with mines and the ways it assists customers to mine more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably. The 55,000-sq.-ft. exhibit will feature a broad range of product displays, new equipment introductions, previews of what the future holds and remote operating stations. Click for more...

Komatsu's D39i-24 Dozer Offers Enhanced Automation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The faster your construction crew reaches a state of maximum productivity, the better it is for your bottom line. Have you ever watched crews, surrounded by modern equipment, begin a job by pounding a wooden stake into the ground and think, "Isn't there a better way?" There is. With innovative intelligent Machine Control (iMC 2.0), Komatsu's smallest intelligent dozer, the D39i-24 lets you program 3D design data directly into the 105 hp machine. Click for more...

VIDEO: HitchDoc's Dual Dozer Can Push, Pull, Grade in Any Direction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Manufactured with American steel in the heart of the Midwest, and designed with the contractor in mind, HitchDoc's Dual Dozer features a dual-sided cutting edge and rear-mounted casters so operators can push or pull material and grade in any direction. This saves the operator time while providing a smooth, level finish without leaving tracks that need to be smoothed over manually, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Gregory Poole Equipment 70 Years … and Counting →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Seventy years of success didn't just happen for Gregory Poole Equipment Company. The eastern North Carolina Caterpillar dealership's success has come from being well-grounded as an organization from its founding in 1951 and from being able to adapt to evolving — sometimes abruptly changing — circumstances. Company President Gregory Poole III characterized the mostly ups and occasional downs experienced by the dealership during his watch as "a fun and rewarding journey." That's an upbeat lookback at a contemporary period of the company's history that included deep and persistent troughs in the national economy and the current disruption caused by the ongoing pandemic. Click for more...

N.C. Contractor Finds Success Among Scenic Vistas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Joffrey Merrill has a cool job. Not only does he love his work, but he gets to do it outdoors amid the splendor of the southern Appalachian Mountains of North and South Carolina. The area where he operates his excavating company is beautiful but rugged country, particularly in and around his home base of Penrose, N.C., southwest of Asheville. The highlands of southwestern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina have many peaks and several lakes bordered by high-end residential developments. Click for more...

Cat HDXL Undercarriage With DuraLink Delivers Longer Life →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat heavy duty extended life (HDXL) undercarriage system with DuraLink is field proven to deliver 20 to 40 percent longer wear life in low to medium-abrasion, moderate- to high-impact applications such as hard rock, landfill and forestry. With its field-proven, heavy-duty design, it allows contractors to move more material, more efficiently and with low owning and operating costs. HDXL undercarriage is available for Cat medium and large dozers. Click for more...

Case Introduces Factory-Fit Machine Control for Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has introduced factory-fit machine control on its 750M through 2050M dozers. The new offering includes factory installed and calibrated 2D, dual mast 3D and SiteControl CoPilot precision construction solutions from Leica Geosystems. This option simplifies acquisition and allows dozer owners to group the precision solution of their choice in with the initial purchase of the machine. Click for more...

John Deere Extends SmartGrade Dozer Warranty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere now offers an extended coverage package for its SmartGrade dozers. Available on select models, including the new 700L, 750L and 850L machines, the package features an extended three-year/5,000-hour powertrain and hydraulic warranty on all factory-built SmartGrade dozers, as well as the SmartGrade technology components. "Since launching our SmartGrade dozers, we have seen increased interest in grade control technology. Click for more...

Iowa Firm Addresses Workforce, Emerging Technologies →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Jesse Rognes opened his own construction business it needed a name. Synergy Contracting LLC was more than something catchy, it was a clear reflection on how he wanted his company to operate. "Synergy means bringing together multiple pieces to create a greater good," said Rognes. "That's something I believe in. I don't know everything, but I can find someone who might be able to help and team up with them to do whatever it takes to get to a goal and create a better product at the end of the day. Click for more...

Komatsu D71-24 Dozer Features Slant Nose Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's D71EX/PX-24 with a powerful hydrostatic transmission (HST) is effective at grading, pushing, side-cutting and work on soft ground, giving users the flexibility to move from production to finishing with a single machine. Pushing with 237 hp, Komatsu's largest HST dozer — 49,824 to 50,927 lbs. (22,600 to 23,100 kg) — helps operators maintain ground speed while operating under heavy loads in H mode. Click for more...

Komatsu D71-24 Dozer Features Slant Nose Design →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu's D71EX/PX-24 with a powerful hydrostatic transmission (HST) is effective at grading, pushing, side-cutting and work on soft ground, giving users the flexibility to move from production to finishing with a single machine. Pushing with 237 hp, Komatsu's largest HST dozer — 49,824 to 50,927 lbs. (22,600 to 23,100 kg) — helps operators maintain ground speed while operating under heavy loads in H mode. Click for more...

VIDEO: Kenny — The Oldest Dozer Operator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a young boy, Kenny Nichols was no stranger to hard work. His dad passed away in 1934, when Nichols was four years old, leaving the youngster, his mother and older siblings to eke out a living from the land during the Great Depression. It meant long days and back-breaking work with few rewards. Beginning of Caterpillar Love Affair One particular day, some 84 years ago, seven-year-old Nichols was on an errand, walking a county dirt road in rural Missouri, when a man driving a Caterpillar Ten crawler came down the way. Click for more...

How Much Construction Technology Is Enough? James River Equipment Has the Answers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Automated. Robotic. Precise. These and other adjectives characterize construction equipment today. The question that sometimes follows is, to what end? As it turns out, that's a pretty good question. James River Equipment offers some answers. The John Deere dealership with a string of stores across Virginia and North Carolina is committed to promoting the use of ever-more technologically sophisticated machinery and in utilizing the technology in its operations. Click for more...