JOHN DEERE 75G, 85G EXCAVATOR UPDATES

TractoPart | Feb 20, 2017 | 0 comments

The 75G and 85G excavators have been updated with a 57-horsepower Tier 4 diesel that uses a DPF. Hand-controlled auxiliary hydraulics enable the operator to use attachments slowly or fast, depending on the application. Optional rubber track pads or heavy-duty rubber belts let the updated models work on paved surfaces and even cross curbs without

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JOHN DEERE 50G EXCAVATOR

TractoPart | Feb 16, 2017 | 0 comments

The 36-horsepower 50G excavator features a wide variety of improvements, including a new door design for improved entry and visibility to the left hand side of the machine. The door design also widens the size of the opening for entering the cab. Within the operator station, a new multifunction monitor provides a coolant temperature and

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GEHL, MUSTANG PUT ON NEW PRODUCT SHOW FOR DEALERS

TractoPart | Feb 3, 2017 | 0 comments

The Gehl R105 skid steer loader has a 48-inch width and is now Tier 4-Final. Manitou’s Gehl and Mustang brands unveiled a number of new products to a group of U.S. and Canadian construction and agricultural dealers at an event in Wisconsin last week. Construction highlights included the company’s largest compact track loader

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ALLEN ENGINEERING 255T4 CONCRETE PAVER

TractoPart | Feb 2, 2017 | 0 comments

The 255T4 concrete paver is a form riding, triple-roller tube paver. It is powered by a 49.5-horsepower Hatz 4H50TIC diesel. Heavy-duty sectionalized overhead truss system can be adjusted for width, and a spray system allows fogging of the screeding tubes. SOURCE:https://www.constructionequipment.com/allen-engineering-255t4-concrete-paver

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TEREX ADVANCE FD400 MIXER UPGRADES

TractoPart | Feb 2, 2017 | 0 comments

The Terex Advance FD4000 front-discharge mixer has a number of component upgrades that, according to Terex, reduce the vehicle’s weight, increase payload, and improve performance. The mixer’s lighter-weight rear-tandem-axle design allows the use of either super-single or dual tires. The Meritor DualTrac rear axles feature disc brakes for reduced stopping distances, and design changes in

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GROVE GRT880 RT CRANE

TractoPart | Feb 1, 2017 | 0 comments

The Grove GRT880 rough-terrain crane features a 135-foot boom that is lighter than other cranes in its class, making it suitable for mining, equipment maintenance and infrastructure projects. It has a reach of 200 feet and maximum tip height of 223 feet. With offsettable boom and fly extensions, the GRT880 enables users to lift heavier

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TEREX PORTABLE CLOSED CIRCUIT PLANT

TractoPart | Feb 1, 2017 | 0 comments

The CRC1150S features the TC1150 300-horsepower Terex Cone Crusher and TSV6203 three-deck screen. Offering big capacities in a highly portable plant, the CRC1150S includes key features such as a compact low-maintenance “walk-over” flex shaft screen drive, quick release hopper with integrated overflow chute system, and tri-axle suspension with 57.5 inches axle spacing. SOURCE: https://www.constructionequipment.com/terex-portable-closed-circuit-plant

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KUBOTA KX033-4 EXCAVATOR

TractoPart | Jan 18, 2017 | 0 comments

The KX033-4 3-ton excavator has a 24.8-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, and replaces the KX91-3. Breakout force is 8,138 pounds, and digging depth is 10 feet 6 inches. Adjustable auxiliary hydraulics allow the operator to program up to five different oil flow rates, controlled from a new digital control panel. Max flow is 15.8 gpm. The

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TAKEUCHI TB216H HYBRID EXCAVATOR

TractoPart | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 comments

The dual-powered TB216H excavator has a 14.2-horsepower electric motor and a 14.9-horsepower diesel engine with its own pump group to power hydraulics, which allows the machine to work indoors as well as outdoors. Operating weight is 4,277 pounds, bucket breakout force is 4,250 pounds, and maximum dig depth is 7 feet 10 inches with a

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JOHN DEERE OFFERS THREE MODELS OF SNOW UTILITY V-BLADE ATTACHMENTS

TractoPart | Nov 21, 2016 | 0 comments

Three models (BV6, BV8 and BV9) of John Deere snow utility V-blade attachments deliver four hydraulic angling positions—straight for making larger cuts, V-configuration for pushing through hard-pack, scoop (both sides inward) for snow stacking, and 30-degree right or left positioning for moving snow or dirt. The blades feature an electrohydraulic (EH) valve for independent blade

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Versatile Carmix takes concrete to North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania

May 1, 2017

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The gold mine in North Mara is situated in the north-west of Tanzania, at about 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the border with Kenya. The gold mine works an average of 8,000 tonnes of minerals a day and produced 287,188 ounces of gold in 2015. The gold

WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY

May 1, 2017

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Workers’ Memorial Day, observed each year on April 28, honors workers killed, injured, or made ill at work. Since 1992, BLS has collected data on both nonfatal work injuries and illnesses that result in days away from work, and fatal work injuries. In 2015, the occupations with the highest number of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

TOP 15 CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING UNDERCARRIAGE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

Apr 28, 2017

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The undercarriage of a machine represents a significant portion of a piece of equipment’s purchase price. Proper maintenance and operation practices are critical for protecting your equipment investment. Undercarriage maintenance is critical to the overall productivity of a machine. It is the mechanism that gives tracked machines much of their power and stability. It also

Deere Adds 8-Year / 20K Hour Warranty on 944K Electric-Drive Components

Apr 27, 2017

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John Deere is now offering a 96-month / 20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the Deere 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. The warranty includes a 96-month (eight-year) or 20,000-hour (whichever comes first) non-prorated assurance on wheel

VERMEER SILVER SERIES DRILL RODS COMPOSED OF S135 COMMON GRADE STEEL

Apr 27, 2017

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Vermeer’s Silver Series drill rod is composed of S135 common grade steel and is threaded in the same facility as the company’s Firestick drill rod with the same column wall thickness. The Silver Series drill rod is available in four sizes: 1.66-inch, 1.9-inch, 2.06-inch, and 2.375-inch, for use on the D7x11 through the D24x40

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