Crawler Dozers

Next Generation Cat D8 Dozer Provides Next-Level Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc. is announcing the new Cat D8 dozer with advanced technology designed to provide faster more accurate results. The next generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes. The bulldozer's elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages, and its long undercarriage delivers the D8's renowned performance of high penetration forces and superior dozing performance. Click for more...

Leica Geosystems, Develon Expand 3D Machine Control Options for DD100, DD130 Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD100 and DD130 dozers. The Develon DD100 and DD130 dozers are designed to excel in earthmoving tasks, providing enhanced power and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Now, with the addition of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system, these dozers will further enhance operator accuracy and overall project productivity. Click for more...

Hyundai Expands Tracked Dozer Line With Introduction of HD130 Model →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the expansion of its crawler dozer product line with the availability of a second model, the 146 net hp (107 kW) Hyundai HD130. The HD series, introduced earlier this year with the launch of the HD100, broadens the Hyundai line of earthmoving equipment, which already includes wheel loaders, crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, articulated dump trucks, skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment designed for material handling in specialized applications. Click for more...

John Deere Commemorates 75 Years of Dozer Innovation →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Driven by innovative and ongoing customer input, John Deere commemorates its 75th year as a leader in the dozer market. Upon its entry into the dozer business, John Deere has focused on meeting customer needs to improve jobsite efficiencies. Beginning production in 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa, the John Deere line-up of dozers has evolved through the years with innovation that has been solving industry-wide challenges. Click for more...

John Deere Debuts its Next Generation of SmartGrade Technology On Small Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Available now on small dozer models, John Deere unveiled its next generation of SmartGrade offering improved flexibility, ease of use and exceptional performance. Expanding offerings for customers, the next generation of SmartGrade is now available in both Leica and Topcon solutions. "Since its introduction to the construction market in 2016, SmartGrade has been a proven solution that enables our customers to get jobsites to grade quickly and accurately," said Matt Costello, product marketing manager John Deere. Click for more...

Hyundai Adds Another Product Category With Introduction of HD100 Tracked Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the expansion of its product line into crawler dozers with the availability of its first new dozer model, the 115 net hp (86 kW) Hyundai HD100. The addition of dozers to the Hyundai product line broadens its line of earthmoving equipment, which already includes wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators, articulated dump trucks, skid steers and compact track loaders, as well as equipment designed for material handling in specialized applications. Click for more...

Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service Expands Inventory With DEVELON Machinery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Providing exceptional service has been a hallmark of Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service. Now the dealership is enhancing its legacy with the addition of DEVELON construction equipment. Located approximately 60 mi. west of Knoxville, Tenn., Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service is situated at 1099 Industrial Blvd in Crossville, near Interstate Highway 40 on the Cumberland Plateau. Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service works with a diverse range of customers, including farmers and contractors, and serves the surrounding counties. Click for more...

John Deere Premieres Next Phase of P-Tier Dozers With 950 P-Tier, 1050 P-Tier Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Improving its product portfolio of large dozer offerings, John Deere introduces the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozers as part of its performance tiering strategy. Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these robust machines are the next generation of models to join the increasing lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers. The new 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts an increase in engine power and a redesigned hood and front-end design. Click for more...

Cat Medium Dozers Receive Technology Package Upgrades →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced two technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line. Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models, starting in early 2024. Additionally, a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and D6 dozer models. Click for more...

Threefold Services LLC Celebrates 10 Years of Success →

From Construction Equipment Guide... This year marks Threefold Services LLC's 10th anniversary. And while Rob Beauchamp and his son, Ty, continue to maintain the roots on which they formed the business, they also have made a major change in the last few years. "We got tired of the rat race of bidding hundreds of jobs to only end up with one, so we decided to shift to mainly doing our own projects," explained Rob. "We had the opportunity to buy some property and develop it. Click for more...

Bizzack Construction Brings Innovation, Adaptability to Large Earthmoving Projects →

From Construction Equipment Guide... "Very few companies have the vision to stand on a hill and economically determine where the road and bridges should be placed," said Scott Murray, sales representative of Boyd CAT, Louisville, Ky. Bizzack Construction LLC of Lexington, Ky., part of the Lawson Companies, is one of these few visionaries. Gary Taylor (L), president of Bizzack Construction, with Scott Murray, sales representative of Boyd CAT. Click for more...

DEVELON Equipment On Display at 2024 ARA Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON will showcase its construction equipment geared toward rental customers during The American Rental Association (ARA) Show in New Orleans Feb. 18 to 21, 2024. The equipment on-site at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in booth 6321 will include the DD100 dozer, the DTL35 compact track loader and two mini excavators: the DX35Z-7 and DX89R-7. DEVELON staff will be available to help visitors explore each machine's features. Click for more...

VIDEO: Case Launches New Ways for Utility, Construction Crews to Work in Tight Job Sites, Combat Labor Shortages →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching a sprawling lineup of new and enhanced machines that will help utility teams and other contractors work more productively and profitably in the face of ever-evolving jobsite challenges. This next generation of Case machines will be on full display at The Utility Expo (booth K277) in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 26 to 28, 2023. Highlighting the booth is Case's re-entry of the wheeled excavator market in North America, its new Construction King backhoe models (center pivot and side shift), enhanced dozers with electrohydraulic (EH) blade control, and a sneak peek of one of its newest electric vehicles (EV), a 2.5 metric ton mini excavator. Click for more...

DEVELON DD130 Dozer Offers Best-in-Class Power for Grading →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DD130 is the newest addition to the DEVELON dozer lineup, delivering best-in-class horsepower, plus more pushing power, superior traction, leading visibility and advanced technologies for more job site productivity. The new mid-size 145.8-hp DD130 dozer is ideal for construction, road construction, mining and forestry industries to do grading, leveling, site preparation and land clearing, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Tobacco Road in Connecticut? Enfield Is Home to One of Oldest, Largest Farms in U.S. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Tobacco growing is a big deal in Connecticut, but unless you live in the Connecticut River Valley, you probably would never know. If, however, you're driving through the area and see long, rectangular barns that are 200 to 300 ft. long, with wooden vertical siding and no windows, there's a pretty good chance you're looking at what is or was a tobacco farm. Tobacco growing goes all the way back to the 1600s by the native population. Click for more...

DCTC Purchases Dozer, Grader From RDO Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) in Rosemount, Minn., is committed to giving its students hands-on learning opportunities that help prepare them for their chosen career. One of the many programs DCTC offers is in the field of construction and manufacturing. To keep up with technology and give students the best training possible, the school recently purchased two machines from RDO Equipment Co.'s Burnsville, Minn., location: a 2019 John Deere 750K dozer and a 2016 John Deere 772G grader. Click for more...

Cat D10 Dozer Is More Productive, Efficient, Durable, Serviceable →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Infused with industry-leading technology, the durable Cat D10 dozer burns less fuel, increases productivity and improves uptime. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6 percent more efficient than the Cat D10T2, according to the manufacturer. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and repair costs up to 8 percent, helping the new D10 deliver industry-leading low cost of ownership. Click for more...

Doosan Unveils Re-Branding to DEVELON at ConExpo 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An exciting rebranding of a familiar and reliable line of construction equipment officially kicked off in mid-January, but the products themselves were formally introduced to the public at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 trade show in Las Vegas the week of March 14-18. DEVELON is the new name for South Korean-based Doosan's popular and diverse line of construction equipment. During the five-day trade show, Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives for DEVELON North America, was joined by DEVELON Senior Marketing Manager Alice Banach and many others to highlight the newly branded company and its equipment. Click for more...

Komatsu's intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Dozers Featured at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Productivity is key to job site success. And while each business is unique, the need for predictability is universal, which is why Komatsu is featuring three of its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) dozers at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in booth W42044: D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24 and the D71PXi-24. Today, when many companies are struggling to find experienced workers or train existing ones, on-machine technology like iMC 2.0 can streamline onboarding and help close the operator skills gap by allowing automation throughout the dozing process. Click for more...

New DD130 Dozer Provides More Productivity, Visibility in Fine-Grading Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DD130 dozer is a new addition to the current dozer lineup and is on display during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. The DD130 dozer will offer a productive fine-grading solution for residential and light commercial construction. DEVELON, formerly Doosan construction equipment, entered the North American dozer market in 2022 with a smaller dozer size, the DD100, competing in the 140-hp and under category in 2022. Click for more...

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