Crawler Dozers Articles : Aggregate Equipment Guide

Doosan Infracore Veep Talks Company's Acquisition, Future →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When Hyundai Heavy Industries announced the acquisition of Doosan Infracore in August of 2021, it ended speculation about where control of the Doosan brand would land. At the same time, it left some unanswered questions for the industry at large, most notably for Doosan's end users, its distributors, and its competitors. What would become of the Doosan brand in the heavy equipment space? How would Hyundai handle owning a brand it had previously competed with? Would the local Hyundai dealer now offer Doosan, and vice versa, or might Doosan and Hyundai stores compete for space on the local equipment row? Or rather, would Doosan machines now sport the Hyundai name? In an exclusive interview with Todd Roecker, Doosan Infracore's VP of Growth Initiatives, CEG sought answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Click for more...

Kobelco USA Introduces Next Generation SK55SRX-7 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has introduced the new SK55SRX-7 mini excavator model for North America. Kobelco understands the importance of mini excavators to its overall product line-up. Mini models play a key role in landscaping, utilities and on small construction projects, but they also can provide vital support on larger job sites too. The next-generation SK55SRX-7 delivers increased performance and productivity from the previous model and follows the Kobelco Performance X Design concept for enhanced design and operator comfort. Click for more...

New Tech Helps Paragon Site Solutions Increase Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Paragon Site Solutions LLC — a full grading and site work contracting company for the Charlotte, N.C., area. — is currently completing work at the Bretagne subdivision. It will take the site from first cut to final grade. "The Bretagne project is right in our wheelhouse," noted Stephen McCarthy, managing member. "We have self-performed every aspect of the project, except for clearing the vegetation and installing the silt fence. Click for more...

VIDEO: Doosan Unveils New DD100 Dozer, Much More →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America introduced its new products for 2022 during a media event at its Real Operations Center (ROC) in Arizona the first week of December. The company's next generation crawler excavators, mini-excavators and new -7 series wheel loaders were featured in presentations by the respective product specialists. Doosan also unveiled its DD100 dozer, which it said will be available through dealers in 2022. Click for more...

Caterpillar Now Offers Command Remote Operation for Cat D5, D6, D7 Medium Dozers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To boost jobsite safety in hazardous dozing conditions, Caterpillar announced the expansion of Command remote machine operation to Cat D5, D6, and D7 Dozers. Command for Dozing removes operators from the cab and offers remote operating from a safe distance in applications such as overburden/reclamation work, ripping overburden or leach pads, slurry pond dozing, and operation around hazardous materials or unstable surfaces. Click for more...

Case to Host Live Virtual Event on Machine Control for Dozers, Motor Graders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment's next Case LIVE virtual event will focus on machine control for dozers and motor graders, and will be held on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. Central. The event will focus on the types of precision technologies available, the applications they are best suited for and the operational advantages that each solution provides. This includes improving productivity and grading accuracy, greater equipment utilization, reducing wear and tear on your equipment — and ultimately the ability to bid more competitively and drive down the total cost of ownership of your fleet. Click for more...

Case, Werk-Brau Clearing the Way for New Homes in Raleigh, N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For 18 years, Williams Land Clearing has been clearing the way for residential and commercial development across North Carolina. From logging to stumping, from clearing to hauling, Williams is the first team on site, and handles it all with the right combination of skilled operators and rugged equipment. Recently, Williams took on the James Grove subdivision project just outside of Raleigh, N.C. It was a 25-acre lot covered in mature pine, poplar and oak trees. Click for more...

For Conn.-Based Holden Brothers, Two Gravel Pits Prove to Be Better Than One →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Holden started his career working days at the family trucking company. Since 2007, his nights and weekends were spent on outside projects that were too small for the family business to tackle. In 2014, Holden made the decision to venture out on his own, and Holden Construction became his full-time venture. Since that time, he has been doing full-time excavating, securing projects such as roadways, parking lots and utility lines and anything excavating-related in northeastern and central Connecticut. Click for more...

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...