Crawler Dozers

Case Introduces OEM Universal Machine Control Compatibility Kit →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has developed a universal machine control option for its production class M Series dozers (1150M, 1650M and 2050M) that makes each machine factory compatible with all major suppliers of machine control technology, including Topcon, Trimble, and Case precision partner Leica Geosystems, within a single "universal machine control" option. Case universal machine control provides a universal harness for blade guidance systems, universal machine brackets and mounts, and universal jumpers to integrate any industry solution into each dozer. Click for more...

New Entity Serves Texas Oil & Gas, Commercial Clients →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Justin Lott had his sights set on becoming a firefighter. He completed fire school and was set to take EMT training, a requirement to become a fireman in Texas. “The summer after I graduated from fire school, I took a job working for an oil field company to make some money,” recalled Lott, co-owner/senior vice president of Southern Transportation & Equipment LLC. “I quickly realized that oil field work paid much better than what I was projected to make as a firefighter. Click for more...

CM Labs Sets Industry Benchmark With New Dozer Simulator Training Pack →

From Construction Equipment Guide... CM Labs Simulations has announced the release of a state-of-the-art Dozer Simulator Training Pack that allows trainees to experience the unique feel of pushing soil and aggregate material from the seat of a virtual dozer. Trainees can perform both heavy excavation and fine grading with the simulator's 6-way blade, and dozer tracks even slip based on operator behaviour. This enables trainees to learn precision techniques — and efficiency — in an environment that poses no risk to them or to the equipment. Click for more...

Cat D8T Dozer Delivers More Productivity, Better Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest Cat D8T dozer is designed to move more material in less time, at a lower cost per ton, for a faster return on equipment investment. The bulldozer features an all-new fully automatic transmission, delivering up to 18 percent more productivity without consuming more fuel, as well as unprecedented ease of operation, according to the manufacturer. Added blade capacity, increased power and steering performance, and a full range of technology options help customers realize more productivity and a faster payback. Click for more...

Dozers Destroy Luxury Cars →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte recently ordered that $5.89 million worth of cars be destroyed by bulldozers. The order was Duterte's way of retaliating against government corruption and crime by destroying illegally imported cars, MSN reported. The 68 illegal cars that were recently destroyed included Lamborghinis, Mustangs, Porsches and motorcycles—and this isn't the first time Duterte has issued an order like this. Click for more...

Man Run Over by Bulldozer in Police Chase →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A man was run over by a bulldozer in a police chase Reading, Pa., July 9. The incident began when maintenance workers from the Pennsylvania State Game Commission discovered a marijuana grow operation consisting of about 10 plants on state game lands in Penn Township the morning of July 9, WFMZ reported. The workers contacted the police, who responded and arrested David Brook Light after a short chase on foot. Click for more...

Two Monster Machines — The ACCO Super Dozer, Motor Grader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the early 1980s, Umberto Acco, an entrepreneur and owner of a civil construction company in Portogruaro, northern Italy, received a job that would require his company to build a custom crawler dozer and motor grader. The machines needed to be big — really big — and were intended to be used on a project that involved moving earth — lots of earth — in large, desert areas. Click for more...

Solesbee's Blade-Mounted Dozer Rakes Offer Convenience, Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Solesbee's, a Kinshofer company and manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments, offers blade-mounted dozer rakes as an efficient solution for land clearing, raking brush and piling trees and branches. The rake's c-curve design rolls brush and debris, making it easy to windrow material while minimizing the amount of dirt pushed with it. The rakes also feature an extended upright with multiple holes to easily mount on nearly any dozer blade without customization. Click for more...

Sukut Makes the Grade in California →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After the recent statewide droughts, preserving water bears a new meaning in California. The Santa Margarita Water District is ushering in a new era of water conservation for South Orange County by purchasing and improving the half-century old Trampas Canyon Dam. The more than $100 million dollar project is ambitious — within two years, the dam will rise forty ft. taller and the existing reservoir will accommodate 1.6 billion gallons of recycled water. Click for more...

John Deere Adds SmartGrade Capabilities to 950K →

From Construction Equipment Guide... North America's largest power-angle-tilt (PAT) crawler dozer now boasts the benefits of John Deere SmartGrade. Adding SmartGrade technology to the Dubuque, Iowa, manufactured 950K PAT improves the quality of work and job site accuracy through the complete integration of the Topcon 3D-MC2 grade-control system. The system is fully incorporated into the machine cabin, structures and software — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers. Among them are two Michigan brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, who a decade ago invested in the mile-long piece of land off the coast of Nova Scotia and began to paw through its soil. Click for more...

Yancey Bros. Co., SITECH Welcome Guests to Technology Day →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yancey Bros. Co. and SITECH South jointly hosted a technology day at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga., on Dec. 1. This was the final day of a three-day training program, which included a full training day on Nov. 29 for SITECH South personnel, training for Yancey Bros. Co. on Nov. 30 and activities for customers and guests on Dec. 1. The Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) provided the space for an array of activities, including Trimble and SITECH software support and hands on demonstrations in the media center; ride alongs in AMS Chevrolet SS pace cars; lunch in the drivers' meeting room; and SITECH South drone demonstrations and flights, which took place in the AMS infield. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

1,000+ Items Used in Panama Canal Expansion Project Up for Auction →

With original construction more than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America, has had numerous upgrades through the years. Recently, a massive 10-year project to construct a third set of locks and increase the capacity of the canal was completed by Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), an international consortium of industrial contractors. The project included contractors from Panama, Belgium, Italy and Spain and required thousands of equipment items and trucks. Click for more...

Case Adds 650M Dozer to M Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's 650M is the latest dozer in the M-Series lineup. Replacing the 650L, the 74-hp dozer has been updated with all of the hallmarks of the Case M-Series dozers, including a Tier IV Final FPT engine with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) technology. The new 650M also features an enhanced undercarriage with improved track frame, idler, sprockets, rollers and extended-life SALT HD tracks, as well as a reinforced mainframe. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Introduces Dressta S-Series Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, has introduced its new Dressta TD-8S and TD-9S dozers to the North American market. Launched in the United States and Canada markets in 2016, the TD-8S and TD-9S are powered by QSF 3.8 Tier IV Final turbo-charged Cummins engines delivering 94 and 113 hp, respectively. Both dozers are equipped with Rexroth dual path hydrostatic drive systems that transmit full power to both tracks in all conditions for smooth speed changes, pivot turns and counter rotation. Click for more...

John Deere Adds SmartGrade Capabilities to 650K Crawler Dozer, Expands Track Configurations on Multiple Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere SmartGrade is now available on the 650K crawler dozer, joining the 700K, 750K and 850K models equipped with the technology. The integrated Topcon 3D-MC2 Grade Control System improves job site accuracy and work quality — delivering precise grading performance while eliminating vulnerable external masts and cables. "The John Deere lineup of SmartGrade dozers are generating buzz in the industry, and many customers were vocal about their need for a smaller dozer with the integrated grade control technology," said Andrew Kahler, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight. Click for more...

JCB Hydradig Wheeled Excavator Takes Utilities Sector by Storm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The JCB Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator and tool carrier is powered by the latest Tier IV Final-compliant JCB EcoMAX diesel engine, requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and generates 108 hp (81 kW). The engine is side-mounted, placing the center of gravity up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) lower than other machines in its class. The lower center of gravity makes the Hydradig stable during lifting operations, particularly over the tires, even without stabilizers or a dozer blade. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New D375A-8 Crawler Dozer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the D375A-8 crawler dozer Sept. 26. The D375A-8 features an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine that produces over 20 percent more horsepower while the dozer is traveling in the reverse direction. The additional horsepower yields faster cycle times and a productivity increase of up to 18 percent. This mining-class dozer also comes with structural enhancements for increased durability of the mainframe and track frame. Click for more...

Hyder Construction Continues Family Tradition in S.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For Tony Hyder of Hyder Construction, Landrum, S.C., construction is in the blood. “My dad had 12 kids to feed in the 1950s when he started the business,” said Hyder. “He had a dozer and a saw mill and did farm work in addition to building ponds. My seven brothers and I became involved at early age, working after school everyday. When we graduated from high school, we started doing construction work. Click for more...

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