Crawler Dozers

Case Enhances Dozer Lineup at ConExpo 2023; Introduces Case TrackCare Undercarriage Monitoring Program →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announced a wave of new enhancements for its 650M through 850M dozers designed to increase reliability, operator performance, machine responsiveness and overall experience. The manufacturer also has announced the launch of its Case TrackCare Undercarriage Monitoring Program — available through the North American Case dealer network — that collects undercarriage measurements and observations in the field and then correlates that data into manageable/actionable information to plan maintenance activities, monitor performance and make decisions to help manage the performance and costs of the undercarriage. Click for more...

John Deere Reveals Construction Portfolio Additions at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is continuing the performance tiering journey that began in 2020 and chose ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 as the world stage to introduce new models and technology features that provide differentiated value for its customers. As a company that prioritizes the growth and improvement of the construction industry, the booth will be organized by category, featuring complimentary equipment grouped by the work that customers perform. Click for more...

Dozer Operator Henry Schinske Has No Plans to Retire →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It is not at all unusual for people who enjoy working in the operator's seat of a piece of construction equipment to do so for 15 or 20 years. Those that run bulldozers, excavators or wheel loaders tend to love their work and are often reluctant to leave them behind. And then you have those rare individuals that sit atop a construction piece for many, many more years than expected. But for 65 years? How can that be? Meet Henry Schinske, the owner of Henry's Custom Dozer Service in Berrien Center, Mich. Click for more...

LiuGong North America to Showcase Company Growth, Battery Electric Vehicle Technology, New Products at ConExpo →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The construction industry has changed significantly since the last ConExpo-Con/AGG held in 2020, and so has the LiuGong presence in North America. As LiuGong returns to this year's ConExpo, held March 14 to 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, it does so in an enhanced position in the construction equipment marketplace and as one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. LiuGong arrives at booth F9205 on the Festival Grounds at the Las Vegas Convention Center with 19 total machines, including eight new products, two new battery electric vehicles, a significantly increased staff and a robust and growing dealer network. Click for more...

Sonsray Machinery Hosts Case's Minotaur Roadshow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sonsray Machinery hosted the Case Groundbreaker Minotaur Roadshow on Feb. 2 at its Phoenix, Ariz., location. This was the company's fifth roadshow, following previous stops at four other Sonsray locations beginning with the Reno location and moving on to Sacramento, Los Angeles and N. Las Vegas before arriving in Phoenix. Sonsray's customers from the Phoenix and Tucson market areas were invited for a barbecue lunch and the chance to experience the power and precision of the Case Minotaur DL compact dozer loader, the new product to the Case lineup. Click for more...

John Deere to Roll Out Latest Construction Technologies at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As a leader in technology and innovation, John Deere is exhibiting its latest precision solutions for the construction industry at 2023 ConExpo-Con/AGG show in Las Vegas. "At John Deere, we continue to provide customers with groundbreaking, smart technologies aimed to improve user experience in the present and yield proven results in the future," said Andrew Kahler, senior group product manager of Precision Construction, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Case at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Check out the new Case at its booth in the West Hall (W40800) and you'll immediately see the difference. More than 30 new machines, tons of new attachments and loads of knowledgeable team members ready to help you get more done, with greater ease and more profitably than ever before. Case is digging deeper, pushing harder and reaching higher to help its customers win. In addition, you'll also learn about ingenious new technology, services and business solutions designed to help customers get ahead every day. Click for more...

On the GO! With Midwest Contractor's Compact Machine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family owned and operated LK & Sons Excavating LLC in Laura, Ohio, has been in business since 1985, founded by Lonnie Koffer to provide excavation services to commercial and residential customers within the Dayton, Ohio, metropolitan area. The small firm of just three people is representative of small companies in the Midwest — hard working, service driven and cost conscious. Lonnie's son, Bronson Koffer, now co-owner of the company with his brother, Jason, recalled, "In the early days, my dad had one machine and would dig ditches for a local plumbing company. Click for more...

Case Groundbreaker Roadshow Takes Second Tour Through U.S. to Celebrate the Launch of Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is launching the second leg of its Groundbreaker Roadshow celebrating the launch of the Case Minotaur DL550 compact dozer loader — a first-of-its-kind machine and an all-new equipment category launched in 2022. The tour attracted crowds last fall and put a huge exclamation point on one of the largest and most dynamic product launches of the year. Attendees of The Groundbreaker Roadshow will experience the Minotaur firsthand while enjoying a day on the lot with chances for prizes and giveaways. Click for more...

Case Minotaur Groundbreaker Roadshow Comes to Salt Lake →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case Minotaur Groundbreaker Roadshow, making its way across the United States, made a stop at Century Equipment located in Salt Lake City on Nov. 10, 2022. To introduce the Minotaur at Century Equipment, customers were invited to get in the cab and see the capabilities and versatility that the Minotaur offers. Customers were able to use the Leica guided system for moving rock and rough grading. Click for more...

Dressta Reveals New TD-15M, TD-25M Crawler Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Dressta has revealed a pair of new crawler dozers for North America. The new TD-15M and TD-25M crawler dozers cover two different sizes and can provide operators a new lease on dozer life. Operators can expect reduced fatigue, lower operating costs and longer breaks in-between service from these two new machines, according to the manufacturer. The TD-15M is intended for the mid-size market for operators, while the TD-25M is slated for the heaviest of jobs. Click for more...

Illinois Contractor Operates Versatile Equipment for His Company's Tilling Projects →

Colt Roderick works in the field, but not with crops. You'll find him trenching and plowing field tile or grading soil with a mix of heavy and compact equipment. Roderick, a natural entrepreneur, discusses scaling his Mattoon, Ill., drainage business with bigger and newer construction equipment. "We started with an excavator and a dozer," said Roderick. "We got to where we would lay a tile on a lot of our jobs. Click for more...

ASV Introduces New Mulchers, Snow Attachments, Dozer Blade at Equip Exposition 2022 →

ASV Holdings Inc. introduced new high-performance mulchers for the MAX-Series RT-135F and RT-75HD Posi-Track loaders as well as the first ASV-branded snow attachments. A six-way dozer blade also is included in the updated line of branded attachments. As with all ASV-branded attachments, the mulcher, snow attachments and dozer blade are simple to use and compatible with all brands with the added advantage of being matched and tested for use with ASV machines, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Cat D1, D2, D3 Dozers Offer Expanded Operator Assist, Remote-Control Ready Features →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat D1, D2 and D3 Next Generation small dozers now feature an improved suite of operator assist ease-of-use technologies geared to increasing machine performance, productivity and efficiency in the field. The technologies offered include stable blade lift and tilt, blade load monitor, slow slip traction control and AutoCarry. Today's D1-D3 dozers also offer a Cat Command for dozing remote control (RC) ready option plus include added mounting features and wire harness routing paths to streamline installation of third-party grade control systems. Click for more...

Southeastern Equipment Hosts Case Minotaur Roadshow →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case Minotaur DL550 nationwide Groundbreaker Roadshow arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 23, where Southeastern Equipment hosted a demonstration event to introduce the new machine. Attendees of the demonstration event were impressed with the Minotaur DL550 compact dozer loader's power and customization options at the demonstration event. Case Construction Equipment has created an entirely new equipment category with the Minotaur DL550, capable of converting from a work-ready dozer to a fully capable loader by simply changing out attachments. Click for more...

Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. Reconstructs Highway in Mojave Desert →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. (FSGC), along with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is nearing the completion of 50 mi. of new lanes in southern Inyo County via its Olancha-Cartago 4-Lane Project, a $134.8 million investment. U.S. Highway 395 is a priority interregional highway in the Caltrans Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan, part of the National Network of truck routes, and included in the Caltrans Highway Freight Network. Click for more...

VIDEO: Doosan DD100 Dozers Are in Full Production, On Their Way to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Doosan DD100 dozers are being produced at the manufacturing facility in South Korea. Customers can expect to see an increasing number of Doosan dozers in North America as more machines arrive at dealerships. Doosan Infracore North America unveiled its first dozer at a media event last December in Arizona: the 10-metric-ton DD100. The pre-prototype machine garnered significant interest from the media, and Doosan moved ahead with finalizing its first pilot machines. Click for more...

Case Kicks Off 'Groundbreaker Roadshow' to Bring Minotaur DL550 to North American Customers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Fans across North America need not wait any longer. Starting Sept. 14, the industry-first Case Minotaur DL550 will be making its way across the United States and Canada on The Groundbreaker Roadshow — showcased at more than 50 Case dealer locations. "Minotaur has a massive fan following and we're giving it the rock star treatment by sending it on a cross-continent tour into 2023," said Terry Dolan, vice president, North America, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

VIDEO: Cat Trial 13 — Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site →

From Construction Equipment Guide... You work hard on job sites every day. Digging and hauling and dumping; you're doing the work and building a brighter future for people around the world. For Cat Trial 13: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site we're following five machines hard at work on a construction site. Inspired by the best-selling children's book, "Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site" Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld tell the story of Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator as they spend an action-packed day in the dirt. Click for more...

New First-of-Its-Kind Machine Works On Lake Restoration →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Reasoner Grading of Creighton, Mo., takes on a variety of commercial, residential and utility grading projects, but one area the company has started to carve a niche for itself is in the development/restoration of small lakes and ponds — both for recreational and public works purposes. A local municipality recently purchased a small lake to add to its park system, and Reasoner Grading was contracted to help return what was a neglected patch of land into something that would both be functional and appealing to residents. Click for more...

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